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
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- Victoria Bell (M.M., Flute Performance)
916-217-6309
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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
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- Aaron Shemas
B.M & M.M., Clarinet Performance & Music Education
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SAXOPHONE
- Dr. Chester Rowell
B.M. Music Education, M.M & D.M.A., Clarinet & Woodwind Performance
832-330-2109
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- Hijiri Shimamoto
B.M & M.M., Saxophone & Woodwind Performance
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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
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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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