Private Lessons - Contact a teacher, today!
Private Lesson Program 2026 - 2027
Private lessons are offered as an enrichment program in band for interested students, with sessions occurring once a week and arranged directly with the lesson teacher. The fee for private study is consistent district-wide, currently set at $25 per lesson. These lessons can be scheduled during band class, before school, or after school, although slots during the school day are in high demand and allocated on a "first contact, first serve" basis. Students are strongly encouraged to participate, as private lessons often lead to noticeable improvements in musical skills and can foster continued success in music-related tasks.
Interested in serving as a private lesson teacher at Melissa ISD?
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Michelle Hanegan, Private Lessons Coordinator, michellehanegan@melissaisd.org
Flute
Cecilia Hamilton
Flute
Giovanni Perez
(432) 664-3296
B.M.E. Texas Tech University
M.M. Texas Woman’s University
Clarinet
Deanna Dailey
(417) 569-8156
B.S. Missouri State University
M.M. University of Texas at Arlington
Bassoon
James Smelley
Saxophone
Dr. Wenbo Feng
Royal Music Academy
(940) 297-5066
B.M. Xinghai Conservatory of Music
M.M. University of North Texas
D.M.A. University of North Texas
French Horn
Jarrett Webb
French Horn
Savannah Shapley
Trumpet
Evelyn Talbot
Evelyn Talbot
(405) 833-9877
B.M. University of Oklahoma
M.M. Moorehead State University
Trombone
Michael Swann
Euphonium & Tuba
Ryan Brandish
Percussion
Joe Diko
jdiko33@gmail.com
B.M. Indiana State University