Private Applied Lessons
Private lessons focus on instrument-specific pedagogy that cannot be addressed during group band class. Private lessons are the primary method by which students prepare for all-state auditions, solo & ensemble competition, and most importantly, college scholarship/admission auditions. They are crucial to the success of the students individually and the ensemble as a whole, and are a component of top-quality band programs across California and the United States.
All GUSD Middle School Students are strongly encouraged to study privately for at least 30 minutes per week. Students may work with a member of the Band Staff or, ideally, their own outside teacher. Outside teachers must be approved a band director. We recommend choosing instruction from one of the instructors on our recommended list. This helps to ensure quality instruction.
Recommended Private Instructors
The instructors below are qualified private lesson instructors that have been approved by the band directors. These are professional musicians that hold a degree, multiple degrees, or substantial formal training/professional performance experience on their instrument. This is the level of professionalism and expertise that we expect and we are pleased to recommend these private instructors to our bands students.
FLUTE
Jennifer Candiotti
(818) 859-2643
jennifercandiottiflute@gmail.com
Marci Krauss
(831) 917-9684
Dr. Kris Palmer
(650) 868-3150
OBOE
Peter Lemberg
(408) 691-0114
BASSOON
Erin Irvine
(323) 422-1325
CLARINET
Aaron Shemas
aaron.shemas@gilroyunified.org
Erica Horn
(619) 665-1209
SAXOPHONE
Greg Chambers
(408) 710-3561
Stu Reynolds
(831) 899-7901
Creighton Yip
(408) 483-9325
TRUMPET
Jeff Chambers
(831) 818-2142
Dr. Russell Zimmer
(408) ) 309-7560
Kevin Jordan
(831) 634-1695
HORN
Scott Hartman
(408) 781-0019
Wayne Van Lieu
(415) 218-6725
Ruth Jordan
(831) 521-5402
TROMBONE
Suzanne Mudge
(831) 293-3525
Carl Christiansen
831-484-5511
Thomas Hornig
(West Valley College)
TUBA & EUPHONIUM
Rod Mathews
Jim Paoletti
(831) 915-0693
Thomas Hornig
(West Valley College)
PERCUSSION
Emma Bartlett
(917) 676-0367
Frank Wyant
(408) 202-2790
Mike Shannon
(831) 214-7102
Christopher Eaton
(408)220-3503
PIANO
Michael Kuo
(213) 400-8810
DOUBLE BASS
Aleksey Klyushnik
(916) 223-6989
HARP
Stephanie Janowsky
(408) 366-8810