Private Lessons

Students who take private lessons in addition to their music class show a much higher rate of success and enjoyment with their instrument. These students have a lower frustration level because they are able to receive more individualized attention that they cannot always receive in class due to the structure and size of the class. Students who seek the additional help of a private teacher are more likely to continue on their instrument past high school.

Private lessons typically cost $25 - $35 for a thirty-minute lesson and $40-$60 for an hour lesson, depending on the teacher. A weekly 60 minute lesson for high school students is recommended.

It is important to contact several private teachers to find a compatible personality for your music student. Ask about the teacher’s background and experiences, and tell them a little about your student before the first lesson.

The following is not a complete list of teachers in the area, but a list of those that I am aware of who are highly recommended. If you know of other recommended local private teachers, please let me know so that I can contact them and possibly add them to the list.

I am working to create a fund to help with paying for clinicians to visit our students and for financial assistance in private lessons. If you are interested in financial assistance, please let me know. Personally, my high school band program provided my family with this assistance. It changed my life.

Please contact me directly if you have any questions: michael.keepe@lakeland272.org 

Music Academies:

Music Conservatory of Coeur d’ Alene / https://cdaconservatory.org/ 

North Idaho Saxophone Academy / https://mikekeepe.com/NISA_studio.php 

Northwest Music Academy / (208) 667-6200 / https://nwacademy.com/ 

Post Falls Music Academy / (208) 877-3150 / https://www.postfallsmusicacademy.com/ 

Vocal:

Sasha Bright / (615) 947-5776 / aprovidenceb@gmail.com 

Max Mendez / (208) 930-9626 / maxjmendez@gmail.com 

Chloe Sundet / (509) 860-3903 / chloensundet@gmail.com (NIC Faculty)

Wind Instruments:

Flute/Piccolo

Theresa DeWitt / tizbubbly@yahoo.com 

Rachel Gordon / gordon.flute@gmail.com 

Carrington Rinehart / 208-819-5034 / crinehart236@gmail.com 

Clarinet

Katelynn Epenstein / 815-600-5687 / KMEfielder@gmail.com 

Geoffrey Flolo / 703-673-6425 / gfloloshalom@gmail.com 

Mark Sescilla / markcsescilla@gmail.com 

Oboe

Jill Cathey / 509-926-7801 (Principal, CDA Symphony)

Jessica Keepe / malt4us@protonmail.com (English Horn/Oboe CDA Symphony)

Bassoon

Caleb Hill / 817-655-5412

Saxophone

Dr. Michael Keepe / 208-217-2870 / northidahosaxophoneacademy@gmail.com 

Trumpet

Michael Harrison / 208-449-6591 / Mcdizzybop@gmail.com 

Terry Jones / https://cdaconservatory.org/ 

Jim Phillips / 208-660-4110 / jwp3coug@hotmail.com (Principal, CDA Symphony)

French Horn

Michael Harrison / 208-449-6591 / Mcdizzybop@gmail.com 

Jen Lybbert / 509-655-5600 / jenlybbert00@gmail.com (Principal, CDA Symphony)

Trombone

Adina Brown / spacenova1@gmail.com 

Michael Harrison / 208-449-6591 / Mcdizzybop@gmail.com 

Euphonium & Tuba

Nick Courtnage / 208-596-9998

Michael Harrison / 208-449-6591 / Mcdizzybop@gmail.com 

Percussion

Chris Grant / 509-294-2283 / Cmgrant78@msn.com (CDA Symphony)

Dave Muldoon / 971-227-3325

Piano / Accompanists:

Dr. Rita Huber / 208-964-4746

Dr. Colleen Hunter / 208-659-6657 (Panhandle Symphony)

Cynthia Marlette / 208-964-4746

Dr. April Martin / 208-946-8524

Cynthia Munson / 208-667-1741

Diana Pratt / 253-670-4192

Dr. Deborah Rambo Sinn / 360-461-0904

Mina Somekawa / 509-443-3546

Scott Michaelsen/ 541-948-1516

Hanna Acheson/ 509-675-0509