Private Lesson Information
Individual private lessons are a wonderful enrichment experience for all students and are the best way for students to progress quickly on their instrument and help them maintain interest in their musical studies. Private teachers help students with everything from Solo and Ensemble Festival pieces to learning more advanced skills and techniques on their instruments. Private lessons are perfect for giving students one-on-one musical attention and focus.
It is recommended that students take lessons once each week for 30-minutes. More advanced students may wish to take 45- or 60-minute lessons. Please call the private teacher directly to arrange lesson times, location, and discuss tuition. Teachers give lessons at NVHS, WVHS, or MVHS and should charge no more than $30 per 30-minute lesson. Please notify us if there is ever a discrepancy.
We maintain this list for informational purposes only. This list has been made available for the convenience of District 204 parents and guardians. The School District does not endorse, employ or evaluate the following individuals, but all teachers have cleared a state and federal criminal background check. Teachers listed below also completed a formal interview process, including an interview and performance/teaching demonstration. The district is not responsible for coordinating or supervising lessons. Any lesson arrangements (including payment) made between the parent/guardian and the lesson teacher are independent of the school district.
If you would like a specific teacher recommendation for your child, please email [email protected] or [email protected]. We are happy to help!
Violin
Susan Bengtson-Price—(509) 528-6424, [email protected], NVHS
Margaret FioRito—(630) 880-9986, [email protected], NVHS
Paige Wunrow—(731) 215-3469, [email protected], NVHS
Willie McLellan—(651-895-3002), [email protected], NVHS
Katie Heise—(630) 606-8324, [email protected], NVHS
Jackie Moore—(815) 761-1887, [email protected], NVHS
Viola
Susan Bengtson-Price—(509) 528-6424, [email protected], NVHS
Christine Wiest —(269) 330-2542, [email protected], NVHS
Willie McLellan—(651-895-3002), [email protected], NVHS
Katie Heise—(630) 606-8324, [email protected], NVHS
Jackie Moore—(815) 761-1887, [email protected], NVHS
Cello
Jonathan Heise—(630) 743-3417, [email protected], NVHS & WVHS
Alexa Muhly—(269) 568-1115, [email protected], NVHS
Dessi Nenova—(517) 303-4552, [email protected], NVHS
Holly Stangland—(630) 474-4045, [email protected], MVHS
Bass
Stephen Reichelt—(630) 846-9751, [email protected], NVHS
It is recommended that students take lessons once each week for 30-minutes. More advanced students may wish to take 45- or 60-minute lessons. Please call the private teacher directly to arrange lesson times, location, and discuss tuition. Teachers give lessons at NVHS, WVHS, or MVHS and should charge no more than $30 per 30-minute lesson. Please notify us if there is ever a discrepancy.
We maintain this list for informational purposes only. This list has been made available for the convenience of District 204 parents and guardians. The School District does not endorse, employ or evaluate the following individuals, but all teachers have cleared a state and federal criminal background check. Teachers listed below also completed a formal interview process, including an interview and performance/teaching demonstration. The district is not responsible for coordinating or supervising lessons. Any lesson arrangements (including payment) made between the parent/guardian and the lesson teacher are independent of the school district.
If you would like a specific teacher recommendation for your child, please email [email protected] or [email protected]. We are happy to help!
Violin
Susan Bengtson-Price—(509) 528-6424, [email protected], NVHS
Margaret FioRito—(630) 880-9986, [email protected], NVHS
Paige Wunrow—(731) 215-3469, [email protected], NVHS
Willie McLellan—(651-895-3002), [email protected], NVHS
Katie Heise—(630) 606-8324, [email protected], NVHS
Jackie Moore—(815) 761-1887, [email protected], NVHS
Viola
Susan Bengtson-Price—(509) 528-6424, [email protected], NVHS
Christine Wiest —(269) 330-2542, [email protected], NVHS
Willie McLellan—(651-895-3002), [email protected], NVHS
Katie Heise—(630) 606-8324, [email protected], NVHS
Jackie Moore—(815) 761-1887, [email protected], NVHS
Cello
Jonathan Heise—(630) 743-3417, [email protected], NVHS & WVHS
Alexa Muhly—(269) 568-1115, [email protected], NVHS
Dessi Nenova—(517) 303-4552, [email protected], NVHS
Holly Stangland—(630) 474-4045, [email protected], MVHS
Bass
Stephen Reichelt—(630) 846-9751, [email protected], NVHS
Guided Practice Teacher Information (Practice Buddies)
Our most advanced high school orchestra students have been trained to teach our middle and elementary school students. These orchestra students are excellent role models who can help our students become more confident musicians. Guided Practice Teachers (GPT) serve as practice buddies who help our students with orchestra class music, technique class music, and any additional music given by our Gregory Orchestra teachers. They also reinforce excellent posture and positions. Practice buddies are not trained to teach elementary-aged students, and GPT students are asked to not assign additional work. Weekly lessons are suggested. One 30-minute lesson costs $10-13. Students with one or more years of experience are indicated with an “*”.
Click here to access the 2022-2023 NVHS Guided Practice Teachers.
Click here to access the 2022-2023 NVHS Guided Practice Teachers.