Private Lessons
Private Lessons are one on one practice sessions between your child and a specialist on their instrument. While each band director strives to supply each child with a high frequency of individualized feedback for improvement and growth, this is often a challenge due to the 150 students in the band and only 3 directors (50:1 ratio). As such, private instruction is a great way for students gain additional feedback on their performance and at a pace that is just right for them - Speed up or slow down! Private Lessons are NOT REQUIRED, but highly encouraged! While students can certainly be very successful without private lessons, students that are engaged in private instruction tend to progress at faster rates and tend to earn spots at the top of their sections and in regional honor bands.
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*Please Note - Private Lessons take place after-school hours.
Fee's and scheduling are set at the discretion of the private instructors.
Johnson City Schools Band Program - Preferred Private Instructor List
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ETSU Community Music School
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Private lesson programs offered directly through the ETSU Department of Music
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Lessons offered on the following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba
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Students must apply to be admitted. Use the following link to apply: https://www.etsu.edu/cas/music/community-music-school/
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The following instructors provide lessons OUTSIDE of the ETSU Community Music School and have been specifically recruited to work with Johnson City Schools Band Students. The following individuals are all highly-qualified and would be great fits for any student!
Flute:
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Ms. Heidi Ehle
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Trained in Suzuki Method/First Lesson is Free!
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423-440-1179
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Dr. Roya Farzaneh
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Holds a D.M.A. in Flute Performance from the University of South Carolina
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Mrs. Suzanne Grzych
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Holds B.M. in Flute Performance from Eastern Illinois University
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423-946-3467
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Oboe:
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Dr. Alicia Chapman
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Holds a D.M.A. in Oboe Performance from CNYU
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Mr. Cameron Robison​
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Music Major at ETSU​
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Clarinet:
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Mrs. Melanie Prusha
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Former Band Director at Dobyns-Bennett High School
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423-306-1967
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Mr. Cory Seguin
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Holds a M.M. in Clarinet Performance from Austin Peay State University
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423-863-1083
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Mr. Chris Lockhart
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Holds B.M. in Music Education from ETSU
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423-361-5473
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Ms. Riley Keene
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Music Major at ETSU
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Saxophone:
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Mr. David Lester
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Holds B.M. in Music Education from ETSU/President of Music Doctors Inc.
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423-863-3409
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Mr. Chris Lockhart
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Holds B.M. in Music Education from ETSU
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423-361-5473
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Bassoon:
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Ms. Rosalind Buda
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Holds a M.M. in Bassoon Performance from the New England Conservatory
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319-594-1864
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Mr. Cameron Robison​
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Music Major at ETSU​
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Trumpet:
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Dr. Brett Long *Currently at capacity and not accepting new students*
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Holds D.M.A. in Trumpet Performance from the Eastman School of Music
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585-520-3380
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Mr. Chris McDonald
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Holds Bachelors of Music degree from Carson-Newman University​
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Mr. Sloan Hill
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Holds B.M. in Trumpet Performance from TN Tech University
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423-782-0600
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Mr. Al Doty
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Holds B.M. in Music Education from ETSU
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423-335-4037
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Ms. Avery Polk
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Music Major at ETSU
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Mr. Jackson McCloud
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Holds B.M. in Music Education from ETSU
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Mr. Brice Sinatra
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Music Major at ETSU
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French Horn:
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Dr. Elliott Stranger
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Holds a D.M.A. in Horn Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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630-430-3755​
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Mr. Jackson Whedbee​
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Music Major at ETSU​
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865-724-3981
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Ms. Sarah Stacy​
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Music Major at ETSU​
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276-591-7046
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Trombone:
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Mr. Alex McMurray
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Music Major at ETSU
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(423) 620-3016
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Mr. Aaron Hurley
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Holds B.M. in Euphonium Performance from ETSU
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423-737-7248
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Baritone/Euphonium:
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Mr. Aaron Hurley
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Holds B.M. in Euphonium Performance from ETSU
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423-737-7248
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Mr. Jeremiah Lewis
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Music Major at ETSU
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Tuba:
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Mr. Charlie Stroud
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Music Major at ETSU
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Mr. Aaron Hurley
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Holds B.M. in Euphonium Performance from ETSU
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423-737-7248
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Percussion:
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Dr. Diana Loomer
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Holds D.M.A. in Percussion Performance from the University of Texas at Austin; Adjunct Faculty at Appalachian State University
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Mrs. Cassidy Lester
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Holds B.M. in Percussion Performance from ETSU
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