- Coeur d’Alene High School
- Private Lessons

PRIVATE LESSONS
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Students who are taking private lessons in addition to their music class show a higher rate of success and a higher level of enjoyment on their instrument. These students have a lower frustration level because they are able to receive more individualized attention that they cannot always receive in class due to the structure and size of the class. Students who seek the additional help of a private teacher are more likely to continue on their instrument past high school.
Private lessons typically cost $20-25 for a thirty minute lesson and $40-$50 for an hour lesson, depending on the teacher. A weekly thirty minute lesson for elementary and middle school students is recommended, although a longer lesson is recommended for more serious students.
It is important to contact several private teachers to find a compatible personality for your music student. Ask about the teacher’s background and experiences, and tell them a little about your child before the first lesson.
The following is not a complete list of teachers in the area, but a list of those that I am aware of who are highly recommended. If you know of other recommended local private teachers, please let me know so that I can contact them and possibly add them to the list.
Lesson Instructors and Accompanists in the Coeur d’Alene area
Updated August 15, 2023
Violin
David Armstrong / violinist.david@yahoo.com / 425-591-7951
Emily Benjamin* / emily.dn.benjamin@gmail.com / 406-788-8516
Garnik Goukasian / goukaslukas@yahoo.com / 509-280-5193
Scott Grunsted* / derbowmeister@roadrunner.com 208-818-5295
Dr. Karen Hoatson / khoatson@lynxstudio.com 951-809-5827
Dr. April Martin / april@lakewoodmail.com / 208-946-8524
Cathyanne Nonini* / violincpa@gmail.com / 208-659-7712
Viola
David Armstrong / violinist.david@yahoo.com / 425-591-7951
Scott Grunsted* / derbowmeister@roadrunner.com / 208-818-5295
April Martin / april@lakewoodmail.com / 208-946-8524
Mo Oliver / mo@theofficenet.com / 208-819-0362
Cello
Kristina Phillips* / kmphil@hotmail.com / 208-660-9295
John Wheeler* / jpw@jlamarketing.com / 208 665-0694
Olivia Hebert / osaurette6@gmail.com / 208-763-8797
String Bass
Kristina Phillips* / kmphil@hotmail.com / 208-660-9295
Flute/Piccolo
Jennifer Slaughter / jennslaughter@gmail.com / 515-474-1077 / http://www.jenniferanneflutist.com/spokane-private-flute-lessons/
Oboe
Jill Cathey* / jill_cathey@yahoo.com / 509-926-7801
Lindsay Hutson / lindsyhutson@gmail.com / 208-230-4090
Clarinet
Geoffrey Flolo / gfloloshalom@gmail.com / 703-673-6425
Mark Secilla / msescilla@lakeland272.org / 208-687-0455
Saxophone
Dr. Michael Keepe / mike.keepe@gmail.com / 208-217-2870
Ron Kieper / info@ronkieper.com / 208-699-6693
Tyler Renninger / trenninger@sd273.com
Bassoon
Erin Foster / fosterbe@mac.com
Jonathan Madrid* / jonmadrid25@gmail.com
Caleb Hill* / calebleehill1993@gmail.com / 817-655-5412
Trumpet
Michael Harrison / mharrison@cdacharter.org / 208-449-6591
Terry Jones / terrymljones@icloud.com /208-659-1631
Jim Phillips* / jwp3coug@hotmail.com / 208-660-4110
Horn
MariAnn Flynn* / flynn.horn@outlook.com
Casey Traver* / caseytraver@comcast.net / 509-922-2486
Trombone/Euphonium
Michael Harrison / mharrison@cdacharter.org / 208-449-6591
Tuba
Michael Harrison / mharrison@cdacharter.org / 208-449-6591
Percussion
Chris Grant* / cmgrant78@msn.com / 509-294-2283
Michael Harrison / mharrison@cdacharter.org / 208-449-6591
Piano / Accompanists
Dr. Rita Huber / mtsareva@yahoo.com / 208-964-4746
Dr. Colleen Hunter / hunterc@gonzaga.edu / 208-659-6657
Cynthia Marlette / cynthia.marlette@gmail.com / 208-964-4746
Dr. April Martin / april@lakewoodmail.com / 208-946-8524
Cynthia Munson / munsonpiano@gmail.com / 208-667-1741
Diana Pratt / Diana_pratt@hotmail.com / 253-670-4192
Dr. Deborah Rambo Sinn / deborahrambosinn@gmail.com / 360-461-0904
Mina Somekawa / msomekaw@msn.com / 509-443-3546
Scott Michaelsen / scm88keys@gmail.com / 541-948-1516
Dr. Cara Herrick / music88keys@gmail.com
*Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra member