For more information about opportunities for individual instruction in music, please contact the department at (315) 781-3406.

Private Instruction

The Music Department at HWS offers private instruction in strings, brass, guitar, piano, percussion, voice, woodwinds and jazz improvisation to beginning and experienced student musicians alike. Students who have studied in the past are encouraged (though not required) to bring a piece of music from their repertoire to play for the instructor during the first lesson. Weekly half-hour applied music lessons carry a one-half course credit per semester. The fee is $420 for 14 half-hour lessons.

Contact the appropriate teacher to inquire about taking private lessons.

Please note:

  • Music lessons do not count toward the artistic process goal.
  • Pianos are available for use in several practice rooms. All students/faculty/staff with an active OneCard may access practice rooms 319-321 and 323-326.
  • Standard instrument locker space is available ($5 refundable deposit); contact Prof. Katherine Walker to arrange for storage.

APPLIED INSTRUCTORS

Cello: Brian Donat

Guitar: Wade McClung

Guitar and Jazz Guitar: Chris Potter

Piano: Yi-Wen Chang, Aaron Tan, Jeananne Ralston

Saxophone, Woodwinds & Jazz Improvisation: Bill Straub

Low Brass/Trombone: Steven Zugelder

High Brass/Trumpet/Horn: Charlie Carr

Organ: MaryAnn Hamilton

Mallet Percussion: Anthony Calabrese

Drum Set: Isaac Schwartz

Non-Western Percussion: Ryan Russell

Violin and Viola: Julianna Gray

Voice: Suzanne Murphy, Wendra Trowbridge