Programs

Private Lessons

Private lessons help Beechwood musicians build confidence, improve fundamentals, and move faster with one-on-one instruction from outstanding local teachers.

Quick Facts

Lesson basics

Open toBand students

A strong fit for students who want extra support or a bigger challenge.

FormatPrivate study

Individual lessons focused on the student’s instrument and goals.

ConnectionTeacher contact

After the form is submitted, a teacher contacts the family directly.

PartnersCCM + local artists

Many instructors are connected to the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Program Story

A direct path to stronger playing

A private teacher can help with tone, technique, range, reading, audition preparation, and the kind of steady confidence that shows up in every ensemble rehearsal.

Families should complete the Beechwood Bands private lesson interest form. After the form is received, an instructor will reach out to discuss scheduling, rates, and lesson details.

Details

Recommended teacher list

Woodwinds

Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone

Flute: Betty Douglas, CCM, bettyflute@yahoo.com. Oboe: Julia Bobell, CCM, bobelljk@mail.uc.edu. Bassoon: Bryan Benson, CCM, bensonbm@mail.uc.edu. Clarinet: Dr. Kate Kilgus, CCM, kathryn.y.kilgus@gmail.com. Saxophone: Dr. Carly Hood, CCM, hood.carlye@gmail.com.

Brass

Trumpet, Horn, Low Brass

Trumpet: Bryan Crisp, CCM, bryan@bryancrisp.com. Horn: Natalie Sweasy, CCM, natalie.sweasy@gmail.com. Low Brass: Dr. Anastasi Fafalios, CCM, double00stasi@hotmail.com.

Percussion

Percussion Lessons

Percussion: Logan Newhouse, ltnewhouse0133@gmail.com.