Private Lesson Information
PRIVATE LESSONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!
An essential part of any successful band program is a strong private lesson program. Private lessons will be offered in person at McKamy Unlike tutoring, private lessons are not needed just for those students that may be struggling. Private lessons are for every student. In class, we are not able to give your student individualized attention as much as we would like. Private lessons are a chance for your child to have lessons with a specialist on their instrument and have instruction that is geared specifically for each student. Students that may be struggling can get the extra help to improve, but the average to advanced players can get instruction to advance further and keep them challenged outside of class.
Our private lesson staff has been hired by the McKamy band staff and has completed the LISD background checks. These teachers are highly qualified professionals that will work closely with the band directors to help each student progress. The LISD has implemented a pay scale for all people who teach private lessons on an LISD campus. The length of lesson will be determined by the lesson teacher’s schedule and the class period. Degreed Teacher: 30 minute lesson - $24.00 22 minute lesson - $20.00 Students that are interested in private lessons may click the teacher's name and email them. Please contact a band director if you have any questions. Time Requests: The private lesson staff will do their best to honor your time request based on the time they receive your email. We look forward to having our students involved in the private lesson program! Private Lessons FAQ: 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? Private lessons will happen In-Person and can be scheduled during band class, before and after school. How long does a lesson last? Students taking lessons during class will have 1/3 of a class period.(Approximately 30 minutes). Students taking lessons before/after school will have 30 minute lessons. How much do private lessons cost? Each lesson costs $24, whether it's before school, after school, or during class. How do we sign up? Click the Private Teacher's name on the right to send them a request. |
McKamy Private Lesson Staff
(Click on instructors name to email) Flute James Lee Boston University; Master of Music, Flute Performance University of North Texas, Artist Certification Ben Carlee University of Texas at San Antonio; Bachelor of Music Texas A&M University Commerce; Master of Music, Flute Performance University of Wisconsin-Madison; Doctor of Musical Arts, Flute Performance Oboe Sharon Lacey University of North Texas; Bachelor of Music, Oboe Performance Single Studies Elder Conservatorium, in Adelaide, Australia Bassoon Kristen Goguen University of Kentucky; Bachelor of Music, Bassoon Performance North Carolina School of the Arts; Master of Music, Bassoon Performance University of Colorado Boulder; Doctor of Musical Arts, Bassoon Performance Clarinet Bobby Lapinski Towson University; Bachelor of Science, Music Education University of North Texas; Master of Music, Clarinet Performance University of North Texas; Doctor of Music Arts, Clarinet Performance Dahee Oh McNeese State University; Bachelor of Music University of North Texas; Master of Music, Clarinet Performance University of North Texas; Doctor of Musical Arts; Clarinet Performance Saxophone Ben Facundo Southern Arkansas University; Bachelor of Music University of Wyoming; Master of Music, Saxophone Performance University of North Texas; Doctor of Musical Arts, Saxophone Performance Trumpet Stephen Gulledge Sam Houston State University; Bachelor of Music Horn Jung-Husan Chu University of North Texas; Master of Music, Horn Performance Trombone Dominick Viviano Missouri State University; Bachelor of Music Education University of Central Arkansas; Master of Music, Trombone Performance University of North Texas; Doctor of Musical Arts, Trombone Performance Euphonium Loke Lovett University of North Texas, Bachelor of Music; Euphonium Performance University of North Texas, Master of Music; Euphonium Performance Tuba Beginners: Eddie Gonzales University of North Texas; Bachelor of Music, Tuba Performance Oklahoma State University; Master of Music, Tuba Performance University of North Texas; Doctor of Musical Arts, Tuba Performance Eric Kassay University of North Texas; Master of Music, Tuba Performance Percussion Drew Talley Univ. of TX at Arlington; Bachelor of Music Carnegie Mellon University; Master of Music, Percussion Performance Ming Yang Boston Conservatory; Master of Music, Percussion Performance University of North Texas; Doctor of Musical Arts Chris Trlak Indiana University; Master of Music, Percussion Performance |