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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 - $25.00
22 minute lesson  - $21.00


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.
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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!
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When do private lessons happen?
Private lessons will happen In-Person and can be scheduled during band class, before and after school.
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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. 
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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.
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Private Lesson Scholarship Application
Click Name to Email Private Lesson Teacher
McKamy Private Lesson Staff
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Click on instructors name to email)


Flute
James Lee

Boston University; Master of Music,
Flute Performance

University of North Texas, Artist Certification

Emily Boschen
West Texas A&M University; Bachelor of Music
University of Missouri - Kansas City; Master of Music, Flute Performance
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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


Joshua Collins

Florida State University; Bachelor of Music
University of North Texas; Master of Music, 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


Sterling Fry
California State University Long Beach; Bachelor of Music
University of New Mexico; Master of Music, Saxophone Performance
Texas Tech University; Doctor of Musical Arts, Saxophone Performance

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Trumpet

Rylan Taylor
Texas A&M University - Commerce, Bachelor of Music Education

Lisa Stiles

West Texas A&M University; Bachelor of Music Education
University of Houston; Master of Music


Horn
Jung-Husan Chu
University of North Texas; Master of Music,
Horn Performance


Nancy Piper
University of North Texas; Bachelor of Music, Horn Performance
University of North Texas; Master of Music, Horn Performance


Trombone
Jordan Davenport
​Oklahoma State University; Bachelor of Music
Manhattan School of Music; Master of Music, Trombone Performance
Southern Methodist University; 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
Eric Kassay 
Rutgers University, Bachelor of Music Education
University of North Texas;
 Master of Music, Tuba Performance
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Percussion

Chris Trlak
Indiana University; Master of Music,
​Percussion Performance


Alex Braud

University of Central Missouri; Bachelor of Music,
​Percussion Performance and Music Education

Lamar University; Master of Music,
​Percussion Performance 




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