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 often experience less frustration because they receive the individualized attention that a large classroom structure cannot always accommodate. Furthermore, students who seek the additional help of a private teacher are more likely to continue playing past high school.
Private lessons typically cost $25–$35 for a 30-minute lesson and $40–$60 for an hour lesson, depending on the teacher. A weekly 60-minute lesson is highly recommended for high school students.
It is important to contact several private teachers to find a compatible personality for your student. Ask about the instructor's background and experience, and tell them a bit about your student before the first lesson.
The following is a list of local teachers who come highly recommended. While it is not a complete list of every instructor in the area, it is an excellent place to start. If you know of other local teachers, please let me know so I can contact them and potentially add them to our directory.
I am currently working to establish a fund to bring in guest clinicians and provide financial assistance for private lessons. If your family is interested in financial aid, please let me know. Personally, my high school band program provided my family with this exact assistance, and it completely changed my life.
Please contact me directly if you have any questions or would like to donate to our program: 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