Private Instruction

The Music Department at HWS offers private instruction in brass, guitar, piano, percussion, voice, and woodwinds to beginning and experienced student musicians alike. Students having taken lessons in the past are encouraged (though not required) to bring a piece of music from their repertoire to play for the instructor during the first lesson. Weekly half-hour applied music lessons carry a one-half course credit per semester, the fee is $300 for fourteen half-hour lessons.

Contact the appropriate teacher below to inquire about taking private lessons.

Applied Instructors:

Cello: Walden Bass

Drums (set only): Steve Curry

Flute: John Oberbrunner

Guitar: Ken Meyer or Greg Wachala

Jazz Piano: Bob Barbuto

Jazz Saxophone: Alan Mandel

Organ: MaryAnn Hamilton

Percussion (other than set): Anthony Calabrese

Piano: Gregg Christiansen, Meg Cognetta Heaton, Jeananne Ralston, or Troy Slocum

Violin and Viola: Andrew Zaplatynsky

Voice: Angela Libertella Calabrese, Suzanne Murphy, Jennifer Sisbarro, or Wendy Trowbridge

Woodwinds: Professor Joseph Berta (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone)

Please note:

• The Department of Music is unable to loan band or orchestra instruments to students
• Pianos are available for use in several practice rooms
• Standard instrument locker space is available; contact Prof. Bob Cowles to arrange for storage
• Students with especially large instruments (e.g., double bass or tuba) should contact Prof. Bob Cowles to arrange for storage.

 

More Info

For more information about opportunities for individual instruction in music, please contact the department.

Call - (315) 781-3347