Private Lessons
7 reasons from “band directors talk shop”
- Private lesson teachers model a professional sound on their instrument.
- Students are able to perform by themselves weekly and get concentrated feedback.
- Students are able to focus on supplemental exercises written specifically for their instrument.
- Method books written just for their instrument are far superior to band music for developing well-rounded players.
- Region/district band auditions can be approached on an individual basis and level.
- Instructors give students a chance to play a unique solo that they love at a contest or in a recital.
- Private lesson teachers provide a role model for students that can be a strong motivation for students to continue in the band and excel on an individual level
Flute/Piccolo
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
Lynnae Bontrager [local]
Hope Connelly [local]
Shanan D’Agostino [local]
Holly Kainz [local]
Dr. Rebecca Johnson [EIU]
Dr. Suyeon Ko [WIU]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Kayla Connelly - Senior (Offers 3rd - 8th Grade)
Oboe
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
Tricia Wlazlo [Suburbs]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Clarinets
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Heather Kroeger - Senior (Offers 3rd - 8th Grade)
Saxophones
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
Hope Connelly [local]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Kayla Connelly - Senior (Offers 3rd - 8th Grade)
Heather Kroeger - Senior (Offers 3rd - 8th Grade)
Angie O'Connor - Junior (Offers 3rd - 8th Grade)
Bassoon
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
Ann Kodat [local]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Mackenzie Messina - Sophomore (Offers 3rd - 8th Grade)
French Horn
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Trumpet
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
Rebecca Bajt [Local]
Joey Blunk [Virtual]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Trombone
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
Rebecca Bajt [local]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
Rebecca Bajt [local]
Hope Connelly [local]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Percussion
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Piano
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
Renee Costello [local]
Jessica Counterman [local]
Shanan D’Agostino [local]
Clare Everitt [local]
Ann Kodat [local]
Linda Poquette [local]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Voice
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
Shanan D’Agostino [local]
Alaina Frederiksen [local]
Christina Duris [local]
Hope Connelly [local]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Violin/Viola/Cello
Professional Lesson Instructors
If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the instructor.
Colleen Lawrence [local]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
Harp
Professional Lesson Instructors
Rebecca Bajt [local]
HS Student Lesson Instructors
These are high schoolers who are offering lessons. If interested please contact Ms. Connelly and she will connect you with the student.
The Music Loft in Coal City also provides lessons for voice and on most instruments.
(815) 293-2580