Little Elm HS Private Lessons
The Little Elm ISD Supplemental Music Lesson Program provides students with the most effective opportunity to improve their musical ability through private study with an instructor specializing in their instrument. Unlike the larger band classes, which are designed to teach fundamental skills to multiple students, private lessons allow each student to receive custom-tailored instruction to develop his/her specific needs. Lessons last approximately 25 minutes and cost only $20 per weekly lesson (outside the schools, lesson costs can range from $24 - $150 per lesson!). The HS Band Staff audition private instructors in order to maintain high lesson quality, and private instructors must undergo regular criminal background checks in the interest of safety.
Private music lessons are certainly not required for your student to be successful in band, but they are HIGHLY encouraged. Most advanced students do study privately. Lessons are intended to be enrichment activities and will actually become the focus of each student's individual practice and development. The earlier students start lessons, the more effective they are. Private lessons are not a part of your student's grade.
Every effort is made to place any student desiring supplemental music lessons with an approved teacher. If a teacher is not available, the student's request for lessons will be kept on file until an approved instructor is available.
Private teachers maintain their own schedules and handle their own financial records. Some lessons may be scheduled during your child's band class or after school, depending on the instructor's schedule. Once a student is signed up for private lessons, they are expected to continue with lessons for the entire school year (many continue over the summer as well). If the student wishes to discontinue lessons, the student's parents must provide two weeks notice to the private instructor. Each private teacher will provide more information about scheduling and payment.
Please complete this form indicating your receipt of the information and your intentions regarding private lessons through Little Elm ISD. Please contact the directors by email if you have any questions.