Private Lesson Information
We highly recommend private lessons as a way to really improve playing skills and to develop technique in an individualized way. Lessons are valuable to challenge more advanced students, as well as helping students who might need more reinforcement of the skills taught in class. Private lessons are taught both after school and during orchestra class in some cases. Lessons in our area range from $20-25, and are generally taught for one half-hour per week. Please consider having your child participate in private lessons this year, to help them reach their maximum potential on their instrument. If you are interested in getting a private teacher, or would like more information, please contact your director.
Summer String Buddy Lessons - available each summer
Whether your student needs an extra challenge, or wants some extra review of skills learned this year, they can be most prepared for next year’s Orchestra class by some additional study over the summer. Jenison Orchestras offers five half-hour private lessons with “string buddies” over the summer, (with optional additional lessons to be arranged with the instructor). Lessons occur during the day (usually 8a-3p) at the Junior High on Monday-Thursday.
These lessons are sponsored by JOPA (Jenison Orchestra Parents Association) and offered to you at a discounted rate!
- Five lessons with a high school string buddy: $50 total
- Five lessons with a professional teacher: $75 total
- JOPA offers a $25 scholarship to those who desire assistance with the cost.
Answers to some questions you may have:
- You do NOT need to pay the fee now. Payment should be made directly to the teacher at the first lesson.
- The time of the lesson is set by you and the teacher. Your “String Buddy” will contact you in early June.
- If you are going on vacation or to summer camp, it is usually possible to adjust your lessons for those dates.
- Lessons missed without any notice to the teacher are not made up or refunded.
- If you have other questions, please email Mrs. Johnson (cjohnson@jpsonline.org) or any of the directors!
Sign up for String Buddy lessons by May 20 HERE:
These lessons are sponsored by JOPA (Jenison Orchestra Parents Association) and offered to you at a discounted rate!
- Five lessons with a high school string buddy: $50 total
- Five lessons with a professional teacher: $75 total
- JOPA offers a $25 scholarship to those who desire assistance with the cost.
Answers to some questions you may have:
- You do NOT need to pay the fee now. Payment should be made directly to the teacher at the first lesson.
- The time of the lesson is set by you and the teacher. Your “String Buddy” will contact you in early June.
- If you are going on vacation or to summer camp, it is usually possible to adjust your lessons for those dates.
- Lessons missed without any notice to the teacher are not made up or refunded.
- If you have other questions, please email Mrs. Johnson (cjohnson@jpsonline.org) or any of the directors!
Sign up for String Buddy lessons by May 20 HERE: