A list of private instructors is provided below by instrument.
MADISON BAND SUPPLY: https://www.madisonbandsupply.com/
Madison Band Supply store offers a private lesson program for each instrument of the band! Check out their website and/or give them a call so you can inquire about their lesson program! They have wonderful instructors for each instrument and sport a great location in the center of Madison!
Here is a chart of other private lesson instructors in the Madison/Huntsville area. You will need to contact each instructor for prices and locations of lessons, etc.
Please email info@dmsbands.org if you are not able to book one of these instructors and we will call around and help you find the right fit!
— Bold indicates VIRTUAL LESSONS available —
| Instructor | Instrument(s) | Website/Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Stone | Flute | Bettystone440@gmail.com | 256-655-5005 |
| Jennifer Crews | Clarinet, Saxophone | At Hallmans Music Store or Virutally | |
| Stephenie Gillespie | Flute | www.gillespiemusicstudios.com | |
| Carol Gore | Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute | gorecarol777@gmail.com | |
| Noah Gipson | Trombone, Voice | Flyer provided below | |
| Joe Bader | Trumpet | joefbader@gmail.com | |
| Stephen Lomax | Percussion | sledit@gmail.com | 256-655-2390 |
| Shawn Marcinowski | Percussion | ||
| Marcus Pope | Percussion | ||
| Jon Croy | French Horn | Flyer provided below | |
| Del Lyren | Trumpet, French Horn | DGL Artists; (218) 766-8512; Also offers Jazz improvisation on any (non-percussion) instrument | |
| Amelia Webb | Starting lessons OCT 2021 | ||
| Neil Cole | Oboe | nycwoodwindmusician@gmail.com | 347-551-0245; Also teaches flute, clarinet and saxophone |
| Katerina Fedoseyev | Flute | 256-468-2017 – Summer only | |
| Boyd Emmons | Trumpet | Coming Soon! | |
| Lucas Emmons | Percussion | Coming Soon! | |
| Akilah Kidd | Flute | www.akilahkidd.com/lessons – please fill out the contact form on the website if interested! | |
| Derek Fenstermacher | Tuba | Coming Soon! | |
| Allison Kelsey | Flute | Coming Soon! | |
| Christi Dawson | Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute | saxgirldawson@gmail.com | 256-679-1964 |
| Alex Taylor | Tuba/Euph | alexrtaylor3@gmail.com | Virtual Lessons – 205-613-3357 |
Below you can find detailed information about a few of the contacts that are listed above. If you have further questions, please feel free to email us at info@dmsbands.org!
Noah Gipson
Jon Croy
Primary instrument: French Horn
ONLINE/DIGITAL LESSONS – see flyer below
Del Lyren
Instruments: Trumpet and french horn specialty; Also: Jazz Improvisation on any wind instrument (woodwind or brass)
ONLINE/DIGITAL LESSONS
President and FounderDGL Artists
Professor of High Brass and Jazz
Bemidji State University
(218) 766-8512
Read Del Lyren’s bio HERE
Discovery Middle School Bands 