While the directors will always be willing to help any student who asks, private lessons go above and beyond what the directors are able to provide. Through private lessons, students gain valuable one-on-one instruction from a high level musician who plays their instrument. Private lessons are not just for students who are struggling. Even the top players in the band can benefit as musicians by receiving instruction and challenges that are more on their level.
One of the greatest things about music is that the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. If financial constraints do not prevent you from enrolling in private lessons, than we strongly suggest that you give lessons a try. It will greatly enrich the quality of your child’s musical experience, and, as a result, he or she will derive more enjoyment from playing his or her instrument. It’s a circle in which the better the student gets, the more he or she enjoys practicing which leads to more practice, which leads to greater skills and more enjoyment. Lessons are well worth the investment of time and money if you are able to afford them.
Current KISD lesson fees range from $12 per weekly lesson for non-degreed teachers (mainly college music majors) to $17.50 for teachers with a masters degree. Most of our private teachers fall in the $12 to $15 range. To sign up for lessons, e-mail Mr. Shaw at
jishaw@kleinisd.net.
Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity. You won’t regret it!
