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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 Nevada All-State auditions, solo & ensemble competition, and most importantly, college scholarship/admission auditions. For many, this process begins as early as 6th grade and jumpstarts students for the demands of competitive high school playing.

RECOMMENDED PRIVATE INSTRUCTORS
​The instructors below are highly-qualified private lesson instructors that have been vetted by Mr. Bellon.  These are professional musicians that hold a degree, multiple degrees, or substantial formal training/professional performance experience on their specific instrument(s), and offer are able to offer virtual/online lessons to our students our here in White Pine County.  

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FLUTE

Dr. Melissa Abeln (D.M.A., Flute Performance)

  915-355-9054

  mcolginabeln@gmail.com

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- Victoria Bell (M.M., Flute Performance)

  916-217-6309

  vickiflute@gmail.com

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- Dr. Carmella Cao

  B.M. Music Education, M.M. & D.M.A., Flute Performance

  Contact Mr. Bellon for direct contact information

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OBOE

Mr. Bellon provides oboe lessons to our students

 

BASSOON

 - Leroy Medina

   B.M. Bassoon Performances

   505-309-8552

 

CLARINET

 

Dr. Chester Rowell

  B.M. Music Education, M.M & D.M.A., Clarinet & Woodwind Performance

  832-330-2109

  chester754@aol.com

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- Aaron Shemas

  B.M & M.M., Clarinet Performance & Music Education

  hshimamoto@gmail.com

  www.hijirishimamoto.com

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SAXOPHONE

 

Dr. Chester Rowell

  B.M. Music Education, M.M & D.M.A., Clarinet & Woodwind Performance

  832-330-2109

  chester754@aol.com

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- Hijiri Shimamoto

  B.M & M.M., Saxophone & Woodwind Performance

  hshimamoto@gmail.com

  www.hijirishimamoto.com

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TRUMPET, HORN

TBD - Contact Mr. Bellon for assistance

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TROMBONE, EUPHONIUM, TUBA

 

Dr. Sean Kennedy

  B.M., M. M., & D.M.A., Low Brass Pedagogy & Tuba Performance

  tubamaster_1@yahoo.com

  www.peacocktuba.com

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PERCUSSION

 

- Autumn Kelly 

  B.M. Percussion Performance

  Contact Mr. Bellon for direct contact info

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- Heidi Hanson (B.M. Music Education)

  Contact Mr. Bellon for direct contact info

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BASS, PIANO, & HARP

TBD - Contact Mr. Bellon for assistance

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