Band Private Lessons

Private Lessons: 

With only one weekly in-person rehearsal, it is even more essential for homeschool band members to have a weekly private lesson. Southern Star Band will offer private lessons in the Nelson Private Lesson rooms, on other weekdays, by music section specialists from brass, woodwind, and percussion. Lessons will be scheduled through the band director. If a student has an established teacher, they must submit an Out-of-Program Lesson Teacher Verification Request Form to Dr. Block each semester. (This is not typical.)

Lessons are required for students. They add tremendous value, form bonds with mentors, and improve their playing. Here are some benefits of private lessons:

• Greater accountability: There is no way to escape accountability in a one-on-one lesson.  It’s quickly apparent where each student is, whether they practice, and what they need to work on individually.  Private lessons teach work ethic and personal discipline.

• One-on-one attention: A private instructor can provide personalized assistance and instruction tailored to individual learning styles and personal interests.

• Not dependent on group ability: Private lessons move at the pace of each student.  They can progress slowly or quickly depending on the needs and effort of the students.

• Perfects individual skills: Allows the student to be all they can be!  Private lessons also allow for individual preparation for regional and state contests preparation.

The lesson schedule will be created in late July/early August. Students will be assigned a teacher and a specific day and time each week. Southern Star will work with families to find lesson sessions that work for your schedule as much as possible. Lessons will mainly be on Monday or Tuesday. No lessons will be scheduled on Thursdays.