Private Lessons - Contact a teacher, today!
2025 - 2026 Private Lesson Program
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.
Flute
Giovanni Perez
432-664-3296
B.M.E. Texas Tech University
M.M. Texas Woman’s University
Cecilia Hamilton
940-594-2378
B.M.E. University of Alabama
M.M. University of North Texas
Saxophone
Wenbo Feng
940-297-5066
B.M. Xinghai Conservatory of Music
M.M. University of North Texas
D.M.A. University of North Texas
Ali Duck
945-241-6558
B.M.E Texas Tech University
French Horn
Savannah Shapley
682-220-3300
B.M.E. University of North Texas
Jarrett Webb
(214) 789-4075
B.M. Baylor University
M.M. UC-Santa Barbara
Trombone
Michael Swann
214.538.7331
B.M. Stephen F. Austin State University
Clarinet
Deanna Dailey
417-569-8156
B.S. Missouri State University
M.M. University of Texas at Arlington
Ali Duck
945-241-6558
B.M.E Texas Tech University
Oboe / Bassoon
Ali Duck
945-241-6558
B.M.E Texas Tech University
Trumpet
Evelyn Talbot
405-833-9877
B.M. University of Oklahoma
M.M. Moorehead State University
Savannah Shapley
682-220-3300
B.M.E. University of North Texas
Euphonium / Tuba
Ryan Brandish
972-689-6664
B.M.E. Oklahoma State University
Percussion
Zack Cavender
Please email directly.
B.M.E Texas Tech University
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