A private teacher can really open doors.  A professional, qualified teacher can address your child’s individual weaknesses and accentuate their strengths. Many students also find having private lessons to be motivational and encourage practice. Any student taking their music seriously should consider private study.  

Here is a list of current private teachers that we know about in the area.  

IMPORTANT: Talk to your music director about a recommendation suitable for your child. We know the varying approaches and personalities of these teachers and can make a recommendation that best suits the needs and personality of your individual child. Private lessons are an investment and the right pairing is very important.

STRINGS

Cello

Dr. Chungsun Kim - cskim719@gmail.com                              

Hannah Gebhardt  203-403-2667

Marcia Wiley - fourcelli@sbcglobal.net      

                                     

Violin

Amanda Milne - 203-403-2667       

Kathy Dorn-Lewis - dorndeutschgirl@aol.com        

Jean Wriedt - jwriedt@sbcglobal.net                                     

Beryl Diamond - bd@orionmusicinc.com                                 

Sue Corey-Sahlin - innervoice2@juno.com                                       

Jennifer Brown - 316-772-6587 - jbrownviolin@hotmail.com

Akiko Hirose-Silver - akiko@chambermusicinstitute.net

Lori Abbott - 917-796-3615 - loriabbottnyc@gmail.com

Viola                           

Sue Corey-Sahlin - innervoice2@juno.com 

Kathy Dorn-Lewis - dorndeutschgirl@aol.com                           

 

Bass

Joe Russo (Upright) - joer11@juno.com

Kevin Callaghan (WCSU, Upright) - 203-778-8907

Dan Asher (Acoustic & Electric) - 203-231-9566

Jakob Ebers - 914-330-4131 - jakob.ebers@gmx.com

Guitar

Shane Peters - speters@ridgefieldps.net

Tom Elliott -203-438-7255 - teguitar163@gmail.com

Michael McNamara - mmcnamara@ridgefieldps.net

WINDS

Flute  

David Markowitz - thefluteworkshop@gmail.com 

Heather Levanti - 860-428-3852 - flutehyl@yahoo.com

Karen Reilly - 203-894-1876 - kjreilly7@gmail.com

Doug Zantay -  203-241-5614 - dougzantay@me.com

Andrew Beals - 914-497-8127 - andrewbeals@msn.com

David Markowitz - https://davidmarkowitzflutist.com

 

Oboe

Nancy Gordon - 203-438-4364 - nancygor@gmail.com

Dora Proud - 706-992-2153 - proud.teodora@gmail.com

 

Bassoon

Jackie Sifford Joyner - 203-431-2250 - heckelmom@gmail.com

Clarinet

Doug Zantay -  203-241-5614 - dougzantay@me.com

Andrew Beals - 914-497-8127 - andrewbeals@msn.com

Saxophone

Andrew Beals - 914-497-8127 - andrewbeals@msn.com

Doug Zantay -  203-241-5614

Matthew Willis  - 212-932-8934    mwillis@hypergene.net 

 

Trumpet

Jamie Finnegan  - 203-545-8466

Ivan Hunter (trumpet teacher and brass repair technician) www.jaegerbrass.com

Andy Rodgers (Tuba/gen. brass) - arodgerstuba@gmail.com   

Rich Clymer (Trumpet/ gen. brass) - clymer1@comcast.net

 

French Horn

Kyle Kayler - klkayler@gmail.com

Barbara Hill - 203-300-5136 - jaynbarb@mac.com

Trombone

Paul Mauro - 860-841-4107 - maurop@danbury.k12.ct.us

Gerard Carelli - 914-242-0540 - www.gerardcarelli.com

John Fumasoli - 914-772-0885 - jonsfac@earthlink.net

PERCUSSION

Percussion/Drum Kit

Phil Banette - serious inquiries only - pbanette@ridgefield.org

Matt Moadel - 203-417-6166 - mgmoadel@gmail.com

John Cutrone - 203-866-7568- www.johncutrone.com

 

STUDIOS

Ridgefield Suzuki School  203-403-2667 - http://www.ridgefieldsuzukischool.com

Enchanted Garden Conservatory - 203-894-1987

Sharps & Flats - 203-438-3300