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
Ti Chung - 917-332-7599 - Tchung1103@gmail.com
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