Private Instruction
Most of the rehearsal time in the classroom is dedicated to working on skills common to a majority of players in the orchestra/class and to working on the individual pieces selected for performance by that group. Unfortunately, there is very little time left to work on specific playing skills for each individual student.
Our 7th and 8th grade students are encouraged to come to the orchestra room during lunch or AA period (with a pass) as their schedule and my time permit. I'm happy to help them with specific problem areas or with specific skill issues with which they may need help. Unfortunately, the 6th grade lunch conflicts with my class schedule.
I highly recommend that students take lessons privately if possible, either all year long or as much as they can. I give private lessons to some of our beginning and intermediate level students. Please feel free to contact me for information on private lessons. I also have several very qualified instructors who I recommend for intermediate and our more advanced students. Please contact any of the instructors below for specific information on location, pricing, availability, etc. In an effort to keep our program at the highest possible level, it's important for the students who strive for success to be given the tools and encouragement to do so. |
Robert Klasky
Contact Music and Arts Centers
Robert Klasky is the guitar teacher at the Cortaro Plaza store at 8320 N. Thornydale Road. They also have instructors for other band and orchestra instruments as well. Their phone number is 579-2299. |
Claudia Walk
Claudia is a symphony player and an excellent teacher. Contact her for violin or viola lessons at 572-0298. |
Carlie Riggs
Carlie teaches violin and viola and can be reached at 975-0124. |
Yvonne Cockrell
Yvonne is a very experienced performer and teacher of the violin and viola. You can phone her at 575-1851 or send her an e-mail at ty103082@msn.com. |
Mimi Papp and Dove Mountain Arts Music Studio
Contact Dove Mountain Arts Music Studio
Mimi is an experienced violin teacher and performer. She can be reached at 219-3028 or by email. They give private lessons in violin, viola and music theory. |
Pete Sorenson
Mr. Sorenson plays with the Tucson Symphony and the Tucson Pops Orchestras. He is a former Amphi school teacher. Contact him at 579-9998. |
Geoff Thames
Geoff teaches beginning to advanced violin and viola. He can also teach beginning and intermediate cello and bass. His phone number is 297-0560. |
Adrienne Grossman
Ms. Grossman is an excellent cello instructor. She plays with the Tucson Symphony and can be reached at 797-7147. |
Mary Beth Tyndall
Mary Beth teaches cello and lives in the Campbell and Grant area. Call her at 884-4308. |
Judy Skroback
Judy plays with the Tucson Symphony and teaches string bass. She can be reached at 795-0639. |
Anne Gratz
Contact Anne Gratz
Anne Gratz plays cello with the Tucson Symphony. She is the cellist with the quintet that plays for our classes each year as part of the Musicians In The Classroom Program which is sponsored for us by the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council. She can be reached at 305-6426 or through her email. |
Janice Jarrett, Ph.D.
Contact Dr. Jarrett
Dr. Janice Jarrett's Vocal Technique Studio is a local source for vocal lessons. She teaches vocal technique for all styles of music, harmony and sight singing. Her phone number is 888-2690. She is in the Northwest/Midtown area. |
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