Private Lessons
Frisco ISD is fortunate to have an outstanding staff of private lessons teachers. This program is designed to enrich and further the level of performance of the musician. One on one individual instruction is one of the main reasons why orchestra programs are extremely successful in Texas. Even though private study is not a requirement for participation in the musical organization, it should be noted that most orchestra students who take advantage of this excellent opportunity progress beyond the norm and tend to be most successful at competitions and chair tests. It is a misconception that private lessons are for students who have “fallen behind” on their instrument. While private lessons will benefit those students, they are actually designed and intended more for students that are advancing and proving successful on their instrument. All of our private teachers are professional musicians or college music majors who subsist solely from performing and teaching. They are members of local symphonies, string quartets, and more.
If you are interested in pursuing private lessons for you student, please contact one of our wonderful teachers below to schedule lessons. In general, students will be able to pursue lessons in class once a week. These lessons will last for half of the class period and have a set cost of $22.00 per FISD policy. Teachers that do not teach during school hours, or out of their homes, may charge a different rate. Please confirm with any of these teachers the price for your lessons. If you have any further questions regarding lessons, please contact Mrs. Rutledge via email or phone: rutledgea@friscoisd.org or 469-633-5126.
Violin Private Instructors:
Catherine Snow- 469-500-2383 or csnow.violin@gmail.com (Available for after school lessons)
Scott Adams- rscottadams@gmail.com (Available for after school lessons)
Viola Private Instructors:
Shelly Phillips- phillipss@friscoisd.org- (After school lessons only)
Scott Adams- rscottadams@gmail.com (Available for after school lessons)
Cello Private Instructors:
Shelly Phillips- phillipss@friscoisd.org- (After school lessons only)
Bass Private Instructors:
Shelly Phillips- phillipss@friscoisd.org- (After school lessons only)