Private Music Lessons

Calendar/Teachers/Policies

Private Music Lesson Calendar  2010-2011

 

Tuesday, June 1st                Fall semester registration begins for existing students

Week of June 14                  Summer session begins

July 28-31                          Bridges, Bows and Strings Orchestra Camp

Monday, July 19                   Fall semester registration begins for new students       

August 16-19                      Bridges, Bows and Strings Orchestra Camp

                                        Jump Start and Tune Up Band Camp

August 23-26                      Next! Musical theater audition workshop

Week of September 13          Fall semester begins

Week of November 22           No lessons - Thanksgiving break

Weeks of December 20 & 27   No lessons - Christmas break

Week of January 3                Lessons resume

Week of January 10              Last week of fall semester

Week of January 17              Recital and make-up week

Week of January 24              Spring semester begins

Week of April 18                   No lessons - spring break

Week of May 9                     Last week of spring semester

Week of May 16                   Recital and make-up week

Tuesday, May 31                  Existing student registration begins

Taught at the Mount Olivet School of Music

  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba
  • Baritone
  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Voice
  • Bassoon
  • Oboe
  • Clarinet
  • Saxophone
  • Harp
  • Piano
  • Organ
  • Flute
  • Percussion
  • Cello
  • Guitar
  • Folk instruments- banjo, mandolin

Private Lesson Teachers
 

Scott Agster, Trombone

D.M.A., ABD, Trombone Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

M.M., Trombone Performance, University of North Texas • Denton, TX

B.M., Music Education, University of North Texas • Denton, TX

Carolyn Boulay, Violin and viola
Bachelor of Fine Arts Program, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Amanda Broge, Voice
M.M., Vocal Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
B.A., Music Education and Vocal Performance • University of Wisconsin • Platteville, WI

Karen A. Brooks, Bassoon, oboe and clarinet
M.M., New England Conservatory of Music
B.M., Music Education, University of Lowell • Lowell, MA

Nikki Christopher, Harp and piano
B.M., Harp Performance, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music •
Cincinnati, OH

Rebecca A. Clark, Piano
B.M., Vocal Performance and K-12 Music Education,
University of St. Thomas • St. Paul, MN

Dana Donnay, Woodwinds and piano

B.A., Music, New England Conservatory of Music • Boston, MA

Diploma in Band Instrument Repair, Minnesota Southeast Technical College

Cari Gregerson, Woodwinds

M.E., Educational Leadership, Minnesota State University • Mankato, MN

B.M., K-12 Music Education, Lawrence University • Appleton, WI

Jenny Hanson, Flute and piano

M.M., Flute Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

B.A., Flute Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

E. Christopher Horgan, Piano

M.M., Piano Performance, Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

B.A., Piano Performance, Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

Julie Johnson, Flute

B.A., Music and Arts Administration, Augsburg College • Minneapolis, MN

Paul Kovacovic, Piano
D.M.A., Piano Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
M.M.,    Piano with Orchestra Conducting Studies, Indiana University • Bloomington, IN
B.M.,     University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Diane Loudon, Cello

M.M., Cello Performance, University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

B.M., Cello Performance, University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Judy MacGibbon, Viola and violin

B.E.S., University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Leslie Mallery, Piano and folk instruments

B.M., Music Theory and Composition, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Joanne Minnetti, Piano
M.F.A., Piano Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
B.F.A, Piano Performance, Univeristy of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Daniel M. Olson, Percussion
B.F.A., Jazz Performance, The New School University • New York, NY

Dennis Petersen, Voice

M.M., University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

B.M., University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

Leah K. Reddy, Voice and piano

M.M., Voice, University of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

B.M., Voice, Indiana University • Bloomington, IN

Emily M. Rock, Piano

M.M., Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Bowling Green State University • Bowling Green, OH

B.A., Music, Luther College • Decorah, IA

Adam Rossmiller, Trumpet
D.M.A, Trumpet Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
M.M., Trumpet Performance, University of Minnesota
B.M., Trumpet Performance, Jazz Studies, University of Denver, Lamont School of Music

         Denver, CO

Takako Seimiya Senn, Trumpet

D.M.A., Trumpet Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

M.M., Trumpet Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

B.M., Trumpet Performance and Education, Musashino Academia Musicae • Tokyo, Japan

Stephen P. Swanson, Piano
M.M., Collaborative Piano, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
M.A., Library Science, University of Wisconsin • Madison, WI
B.A., Music (piano emphasis), Concordia College • Moorhead, MN

Natalie K.VanBurkleo, Violin

B.M., Music Performance, Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

KrisAnne Weiss, Voice

M.M., Vocal Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

B.M., Vocal Performance, Lawrence University • Appleton, WI

B.A., English, Lawrence University • Appleton, WI

Sean Wesche, Piano

B.A., Music and Math, St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

Rick Widen, Guitar

B.A., Music, University of Minnesota • Duluth, MN

Ying Yao, Piano

D.M.A., Piano Pedagogy, Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

M.M., Piano Pedagogy, Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

B.M., Piano Performance, Sichuan Conservatory of Music • China

Policies

Registration
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis with returning students given priority.  Students register for a full semester of lessons. Registration information is available by contacting the Mount Olivet School of Music.

Teacher Selection
Registration begins with a placement interview in order to determine the best teacher for each student.  A staff member will conduct the interview in person or by phone.  Important considerations include musical experience, goals, learning style, stylistic interests, individual qualities and time constraints. 

Tuition
Tuition varies depending on the length of the lesson and the instructor’s fee.  A $20 per family per semester administrative fee is added to tuition.  Tuition is due on or before the first lesson.  The fall and spring semesters each consist of 15 weeks of lessons plus one week for makeup lessons and recitals.  Summer session consists of eight weeks with students required to register for a minimum of four lessons.  Most students choose half-hour lessons; however, longer lessons are available at a prorated cost.  Students who begin study mid-semester must register for all remaining weeks in the semester.  Please contact the School of Music for more specific information.