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 an individual music 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.

Can lessons fit in my child’s busy schedule? What about my work schedule?
Instrument 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

Flute
Katie McDermitt - katie.mcdermitt@gmail.com
Su​zanne Shonkwiler - suzanne.shonkwiler@gmail.com

Oboe
Scott Janz - clockworkmakesmusic@gmail.com

Bassoon
Ryan Caldwell - bassoonatic@hotmail.com

Clarinet

Saxophone
Tony Maas - tonymaasmusic@gmail.com

​Piano Accompanist
Alan Jordan - alanjordan@sbcglobal.net
Kathy Monson - ktmonson08@gmail.com

Trumpet
Will Rabun - 1westtrumpet@gmail.com
Perry Reid - perry.reid@gmail.com
Katie Ryan - katie.ryan1118@gmail.com (Kitley Orchestra Dir.)

​French Horn
Katie Briel - kbriel@cpcsc.k12.in.us
Mikayla McCommas - mstillwell8627@sbcglobal.net

Trombone/Euphonium
Christian Dawson - christian.dawson@ftcsc.org (FCJH Orchestra Dir.)
Garret Hartman - hartmangarret@gmail.com
Joel Shonkwiler - joel.shonkwiler@ftcsc.org (FCHS Orchestra Dir.)

Tuba
Garret Hartman - hartmangarret@gmail.com

Percussion
Nathan Fellerman - nathan.fellerman@ftcsc.org
Josh Fulford - j.fulford95@gmail.com
Dan Fyffe - dan.fyffe@ftcsc.org (Edgewood Band Dir.)
Chris Hodgson - chris.hodgson@ftcsc.org (FCJH Band Dir.)
John Radomski - john.radomski@ftcsc.org (Kitley Band Dir.)
Will Trachsel – wstrachsel@gmail.com​