This is the evaluation rubric used for all band lessons—check it out so that you understand what our goals are for lessons!

Tips for parents to help their child succeed in band—or for students to help their friends!

Everything middle school instrumentalists need so that they can play and take care of their instruments

One part of reading music is knowing the types and lengths of various notes—here's how it's done!

One part of reading music is knowing the letter names of the notes, which determine the "pitch": how high or low the music sounds. Here's how you do it in treble clef (the swirly, G-like one)!

One part of reading music is knowing the letter names of the notes, which determine the "pitch": how high or low the music sounds. Here's how you do it in bass clef (the curvy one with two dots)!

The counting of every rhythm students will encounter in middle school band

A blank copy of the practice chart students are required to fill out and have signed each lesson (about once a week). Lesson assignments and grades will be found on practice charts.

A list of some local private lesson teachers for your convenience. Compared to our group lessons in school, it's fun and very educational to have a whole block of time for just you!

Here's a reference for all 15 major scales, for treble clef instruments.

Here's a reference for all 15 major scales, for bass clef instruments.