Private Lessons are offered through the band program and are available to every band student. The private lesson staff includes degreed educators that are handpicked by the directors and background checked by Plano ISD.
Individual instruction is extremely beneficial due to the one-on-one teaching environment. The private teacher is able to design a program that meets each individual student's needs, allowing each student to progress at his/her own rate of ability. Professional teachers on each instrument will be available to teach these lessons during band class & before or after school.
Much of the individual success throughout the Bowman Band Program can be attributed to the private lesson program and the superior private lesson staff. The high number of students enrolled in the private lesson program in the Bowman Band has allowed a high standard of performance to be maintained. Supplemental lessons are are strongly recommended.
We look forward to having your student involved in the private lesson program!
Woodwind Lesson Staff:
Flute
Rebecca Chapman
chapmanflute@gmail.com
Clarinet
Andre Canabou
acanabou@verizon.net
Oboe
Aryn Mitchell
lessons4u@verizon.net
Bassoon
Colin Hilliard
colin.hilliard1@gmail.com
Saxophone
Quan Guo
quanguo0625@gmail.com
Brass/Percussion Lesson Staff:
Trumpet
Jonah Moss
jonahmoss0@gmail.com
French Horn
Ellyse Sanchez
ellysesanchez@my.unt.edu
Trombone, Euphonium
James Wallace
planoboneplayer@yahoo.com
Tuba, Euphonium
Brian Davis
davisfamily1@gmail.com
Percussion
Blayze Campbell
blayze.campbell@gmail.com
Why should we enroll in private lessons?
Enrolling in private lessons is the biggest predictor of a student's musical success. Students can get individually tailored instruction to address their individual needs.
Aren't private lessons just for kids who are struggling?
On the contrary, private lessons are great for ALL students who want to get the most out of their music education. Students who are struggling can get additional help, students who are achieving at a high level can move at a faster rate, and students somewhere in the middle can really excel!
When do private lessons happen?
The majority of private lessons will happen during your student's normal band class, but lessons can also be scheduled before and after school or, on a very limited basis, during Flex time.
Shouldn't we avoid having lessons during band, though?
No! The individual attention your student will receive will be incredibly beneficial to their progress! In addition, we are in constant communication with our lesson teachers so that they can reinforce concepts that are being introduced in class, and often take those concepts to the next level!
How long does a lesson last?
Students taking lessons during class will have half a class period (Approximately 25 minutes). Students taking lessons before/after school will have 25 minute lessons. You also have the option of enrolling students in a double lesson (The entire class period, or 50 minutes).
How much do private lessons cost?
Each lesson costs $20, whether it's before school, after school, or during class. Double lessons cost $40.
How do we sign up?
Click the button at the top of this page to register for lessons. A band director will receive your information and assign your student a teacher, who will be in contact with you. Alternatively, our private lesson teachers and their emails are listed to the right if you'd like to email them yourself and get started in private lessons.