Although as much individual help as possible is provided during rehearsals, each band member is strongly encouraged to study with a private teacher who is a specialist on that student’s instrument. Such a teacher is able to devote the entire lesson time to helping the student to solve individual playing problems.
Private lessons provide the opportunity to gain self-esteem and enhance individual skills while working one-on-one with a professional. Through private lessons students can advance much faster musically. Also, private study allows students to prepare solo literature necessary for solo and ensemble festivals, the S.C.S.B.O.A. Southern California Honor Band, C.B.D.A. All-State Band, CMEA All-State, RCC honor bands, etc. These and other honor bands allow students to grow musically and improve the bands at Santiago High School.
The Santiago Band is providing an opportunity to receive private instruction from highly qualified teachers after school on campus.
If you are interested in private lessons, please contact:
Susan Hafner – Flute
(714)322-2966
Claire Jaeyoun Chung – Clarinet
(949) 303-3393
Jill Geist – Saxophone & Clarinet
(909)631-8451
Ryan McGee – French Horn
Mike Gaughan – Trumpet
Amy Bowers – Trombone, Tuba & Euphonium
(714) 931-1216
Joshua Zepeda – Drums
(951) 675-5766
For private lessons with all other instruments, please contact Mr. Dudek at 739-5600 ext.