We have been fortunate to have private lesson teachers from all over the country come to Chicago and take time to work with our students. These people range from recent college graduates to professional musicians. They are similar in that each is a wonderful musician and an outstanding teacher. Each of our private lesson staff members are hand picked and has taught here for at least a year. Some of our private teachers have close to 25 years of teaching experience. We even have some of our former students on staff. Each teacher knows our program and has gone through classes on the process of our teaching methods. They know what it takes to help our students become more successful. With the combined efforts of the band director and parents they are part of a team approach to teaching.
We cannot emphasize enough the importance of private lessons for both those that feel "a little behind" on their instrument to those who feel "well prepared." Just to let you know, our concert band is for our most experienced musicians. From that group, 97% of the musicians take lessons. That is not by coincidence. We strive for 100% of the students to take private lessons. One final thought, often students will think that only those who want to play professionally or perform in college take lessons. The truth of the matter is that very few of the students will play in an organization in college. They simply want to play to the best of their ability. LESSONS ARE NOT ONLY FOR MUSIC MAJORS OR PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS! THEY ARE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE A BETTER PLAYER AND A LEADER IN THE BAND PROGRAM.
Mathew Becker Kristen Engelbert
Director of Bands Private Lesson Coordinator
Memorial Jr. High School Memorial Jr. High School
708-858-0106 708-710-6874
[email protected] [email protected]
We cannot emphasize enough the importance of private lessons for both those that feel "a little behind" on their instrument to those who feel "well prepared." Just to let you know, our concert band is for our most experienced musicians. From that group, 97% of the musicians take lessons. That is not by coincidence. We strive for 100% of the students to take private lessons. One final thought, often students will think that only those who want to play professionally or perform in college take lessons. The truth of the matter is that very few of the students will play in an organization in college. They simply want to play to the best of their ability. LESSONS ARE NOT ONLY FOR MUSIC MAJORS OR PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS! THEY ARE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE A BETTER PLAYER AND A LEADER IN THE BAND PROGRAM.
Mathew Becker Kristen Engelbert
Director of Bands Private Lesson Coordinator
Memorial Jr. High School Memorial Jr. High School
708-858-0106 708-710-6874
[email protected] [email protected]