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 - $22.00 22 minute lesson - $18.00 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 $22, 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 Veronica Mascaro Ottawa University, Bachelor of Arts; History Wichita State University, Master of Music in Performance University of North Texas, Doctor of Musical Arts; Flute Performance (in progress) Oboe Sharon Lacey University of North Texas, Bachelor of Music, Oboe Performance Single Studies Elder Conservatorium, in Adelaide, Australia Bassoon Anna May Ghaly University of Kansas, Bachelor of Music, Bassoon Performance Wichita State University, Master of Music, Bassoon Performance Clarinet Bobby Lapinski Towson University, Bachelors of Science, Music Education University of North Texas, Masters and Doctorate of Music, Clarinet Performance. Dahee Oh McNeese State University, Bachelor of Music University of North Texas, Master of Music in Performance University of North Texas, Doctor of Musical Arts; Clarinet Performance (in progress) Saxophone Kyle Stec Indiana University, Bachelor's of Music University of North Texas, Masters and Doctorate of Music, Saxophone Performance Trumpet Paul Najera Najera Trumpet Studio Website Lamar University, Bachelor of Music, Music Education Adam Miller Southern Methodist University, Bachelors of Music, Trumpet Performance The Juilliard School, Masters of Music, Trumpet Performance Horn Jung-Husan Chu University of North Texas, Master of Music, Horn Performance Trombone Scott Nguyen Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Music, Trombone Performance Northwestern University, Master of Music, Trombone Performance Euphonium Patrick Geren Illinois State University, Bachelor of Music; Music Education & Euphonium Performance University of Georgia, Master of Music; Euphonium Performance https://www.patrickgeren.com Tuba Kevin Ronan Arizona State University, Bachelor of Music; Music Education Arizona State University, Master of Music; Tuba Performance Percussion Taylor Davis Baylor University, Bachelor of Music, Music Education Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, Master of Music, Percussion Performance Lindsay Vasko University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Music, Music Education Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Master of Music, Music Performance |