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Private Lessons

One of the most effective ways to improve as a musician is through instrument lessons. There is no substitute for individualized instruction by an instrumental specialist. These expert instructors serve as an ideal model and mentor to assist in your child’s improvement in the areas of tone, technique, and general musicianship. The small investment in them helps insure success on your instrument.

If you want more information, please fill out the form below. One of our preferred private lessons instructors will be in contact with you to discuss and schedule lessons!
"What is a private lesson?"
A professional musician who is an expert at the same instrument your child plays tutors your student. These occur, ideally, once per week, but can occur at different intervals if needed. Smaller group lessons of 2-3 students are a great way to share the cost of the expert's time. Availability of group lessons is up to the discretion of the expert instructor.

"We are a busy family! Can lessons fit into our schedule?"
Yes! Lesson times can be very flexible. Lessons can occur before school, after school, and even during the student's band class or study hall!

Preferred Teachers
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Flute
Katie McDermitt
Emily Haynes
Jocelyn Hutchins
Anika Powelson
Su​zanne Shonkwiler

Oboe
Scott Janz


Bassoon
Ryan Caldwell

Clarinet
Emily Larmore

Saxophone
Tony Maas



Trumpet
Will Rabun
Katie Ryan

​French Horn
Katie Briel
Mikayla McCommas

Trombone/Euphonium
Christian Dawson
Garret Hartman

Joel Shonkwiler

Tuba
Garret Hartman
Percussion
Nathan Fellerman
Dan Fyffe
Chris Hodgson
John Radomski
Eric Zielsdorf
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Guard

​Samantha Faircloth

​​Piano Accompanist
Alan Jordan

Kathy Monson

Location

Franklin Central High School
6215 South Franklin Road
​Indianapolis, IN 46259

Directors

Evan Cooper, Director of Bands
  
evan.cooper@ftcsc.org
Derek Ellinger, Associate Director of Bands
  derek.ellinger@ftcsc.org 
Chris Hodgson, Percussion Director
  
chris.hodgson@ftcsc.org
Adam Faircloth, Color Guard Director
  
adam.faircloth@ftcsc.org

​Do you have questions?  ask@fcbands.org

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​Franklin Township Community School Corporation
​Franklin Central High School
Franklin Central Choirs
Franklin Central Orchestras
Indiana State School Music Assoc. (ISSMA)
Indiana High School Color Guard Assoc. (IHSCGA)
Indiana Percussion Assoc. (IPA)
Winter Guard International (WGI)
Bands of America
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  • Home
  • Information
    • Band Calendar
    • Band Handbook
    • Boosters
    • Volunteering
    • Private Lessons
    • Directors
    • Alumni Group
    • Fundraising >
      • ​RaiseRight™
      • Kroger
      • Amazon Smile
    • Make a Donation
  • Ensembles
    • Concert Bands >
      • Brass/Woodwinds
      • Percussion
    • Marching Band
    • Percussion Symphony
    • Winter Guards
    • Pep Band
  • Make a Payment
  • Sponsors
  • Weekly Cadence