All lessons account for the student's background, learning needs, musical goals.

Lucy provides the following services:

• Flute lessons

• Oboe lessons 

• Bassoon lessons

• Clarinet lessons 

• Saxophone lessons

• Multiple woodwind lessons

• Clarinet/Saxophone reed adjustment consultation

• Oboe/Bassoon reed making & adjustment consultation

• Jazz improvisation lessons (saxophone-oriented, Cl. & Fl. encouraged)

• Music Theory & Ear Training lessons (private or group)

• Drum Major Training (private or group)

Rates (weekly):

30 minute lesson/consultation: $20

60 minute lesson/consultation: $40

No charge for lesson cancellation with 24-hour notice or extenuating circumstances, full charge otherwise.

If a student/family chooses to opt for more than 60 minutes of lesson time a week, a $5 deduction will be made per additional half hour (includes all single hour lessons in multiple student households).

Group session pricing: inquire directly

Reed pricing & availability: inquire directly

Acme Thunderer whistle (new): $10

Payment accepted by check or through PayPal, weekly or monthly.

For additional conditions, reach out to Lucy to set up a 1 hour trial lesson.

Lucy is willing to teach in person lessons in her own studio (Springfield) in the student's home, or in an alternative third location, depending on student preference. Parents are welcome and encouraged to observe any lessons.

Rates may be adjusted on an individual basis to accommodate family income.

Header photograph is owned by Springfield Public Schools District #186 (IL). Pictured: Lucy Yockey with a multiple woodwinds studio member, Chicago: Teen Edition, Springfield High School (2024).

Students of all levels including beginners, advancing musicians, and students preparing to attend music school are encouraged to inquire! Through her teaching, Lucy cultivates the musical development of her students with the central goal of empowering each student to grow comprehensively as a musician, emphasizing such aspects as expression, technique, stylistic interpretation, sustainable performance practice, theoretical analysis, and the application of aural skills, none of which require natural talent or aptitude, and all of which are accessible to everyone. Lucy's pedagogical methods for each instrument have been informed by her years as an educator, performer, and learner. A typical lesson experience may involve technical exercises, etude study, solo performance, sight reading, or duets/chamber music, but Lucy seeks to cater to the unique needs and desires of each student, and will not force students to play anything they do not want to, nor assign an unreasonable amount of practice material. Rather, she will individually tailor her instruction to help each student achieve own goals. Students will not be expected to purchase etude/method books or solo repertoire, though it is not discouraged. 

Lucy does not currently organize studio recitals or hold instrumental studio group classes, but hopes to introduce these optinons, given sufficient interest and availability.

Lucy's greatest passion other than teaching music is honing her skills on musical instruments in the flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, recorder, tin whistle, and ocarina families, among others. A doubler primarily, with collegiate experience in oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, and flute, Lucy equips students with the conceptual framework necessary to distinguish the technical differences between any family of woodwind instruments, as well as the ability to succeed at navigating these various aspects.

For each instrument pursued, students are taught to internalize the relationship between the instrument and their body, understand the fundamental operating mechanics of each instrument, play with a characteristic tone in a sustainable manner, gain literacy of instrument-specific language, and acquire technical proficiency to the degree that they are able to perform repertoire on par with their developmental level as a musician. An essential area of focus for the Multiple Woodwinds artist is the study of various styles, which is crucial for musical theatre pit orchestra instrumentalists. Lucy has familiarity with jazz/blues and derivative styles, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazillian styles, Klezmer (clarinet), contemporary commercial styles, and more.

Only students with well-refined skills on at least one woodwind instrument and a consistent, devoted passion for music will be considered.

Former head drum major of the Springfield High School Marching Senators and Smith-Walbridge Mace Band drum major, Lucy is well versed in the marching arts and student leadership. Typically facilitated in a group setting, her drum major training sessions instill in students a foundation in attitude, communication, problem solving, organization, leadership, drill teaching, carriage, marching, conducting, and mace, whistle, and vocal commands through skill-building activities. Marching-appropriate footwear and whistle required. Lucy holds new Acme Thunderer whistles for purchase ($10). Lucy also regularly serves on staff at local high school band camp, in areas such as color guard coaching, sectional rehearsing, visual showmanship, and marching fundamentals.