Private Lessons 

PRIVATE LESSONS

Students who are taking private lessons in addition to their music class show a higher rate of success and a higher level of 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 $20-25 for a thirty-minute lesson and $40-$50 for an hour lesson, depending on the teacher. A weekly thirty-minute lesson for elementary and middle school students is recommended, although a longer lesson is recommended for more serious students. 

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 child 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.

Lesson Instructors and Accompanists in the Coeur d’Alene area

Updated September 18, 2024

Violin

Email David Armstrong / 425-591-7951

Email Emily Benjamin / 406-788-8516

Email Garnik Goukasian / 509-280-5193

Email Scott Grunsted 208-818-5295

Email Dr. Karen Hoatson 951-809-5827

Email Dr. April Martin / 208-946-8524

Email Cathyanne Nonini / 208-659-7712

Viola

Email David Armstrong / 425-591-7951

Email Scott Grunsted / 208-818-5295

Email April Martin / 208-946-8524

Email Mo Oliver / 208-819-0362

Cello

Email Kristina Phillips / 208-660-9295

Email John Wheeler / 208 665-0694

Email Olivia Hebert / 208-763-8797

String Bass

Email Kristina Phillips / 208-660-9295

Flute/Piccolo

Email Jennifer Slaughter / 515-474-1077 / Website

Oboe

Email Jill Cathey / 509-926-7801

Email Lindsay Hutson / 208-230-4090

Clarinet

Email Geoffrey Flolo / 703-673-6425

Saxophone

Email Dr. Michael Keepe / 208-217-2870

Email Ron Kieper / 208-699-6693

Email Tyler Renninger

Bassoon

Email Erin Foster

Email Jonathan Madrid

Email Caleb Hill / 817-655-5412

Trumpet

Email Michael Harrison / 208-449-6591

Email Terry Jones /208-659-1631

Email Jim Phillips / 208-660-4110

Horn

Email MariAnn Flynn

Email Casey Traver / 509-922-2486

Trombone/Euphonium

Email Michael Harrison / 208-449-6591

Tuba

Email Michael Harrison / 208-449-6591

Percussion

Email Chris Grant / 509-294-2283

Email Dave Muldoon / 971-227-3325

Piano / Accompanists

Email Dr. Rita Huber / 208-964-4746

Email Dr. Colleen Hunter / 208-659-6657

Email Cynthia Marlette / 208-964-4746

Email Dr. April Martin / 208-946-8524

Email Cynthia Munson / 208-667-1741

Email Diana Pratt/ 253-670-4192

Email Dr. Deborah Rambo Sinn / 360-461-0904

Email Mina Somekawa / 509-443-3546

Email Scott Michaelsen/ 541-948-1516

Email Dr. Cara Herrick

Email Hanna Acheson/ 509-675-0509

*Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra member