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Private Lessons

We highly recommend that ALL students take private lessons. Lessons are the best and fastest way to get better at your instrument, and they're truly an investment in your future. In band class, it's often difficult to receive individual attention and instruction on your instrument with fifty other people in the room; in a private lesson, it's just you and the teacher. It becomes much easier to pinpoint problems you may be having, help you fix them, and make you a better musician!

Below is a list of private instructors we recommend to students and parents who are seeking private lessons, as well as piano accompanists for solo and ensemble festival.

Flute Teachers

Judy Johnson
drjflute@prodigy.net
913-649-5460

Susan Murphy
susanflutist@gmail.com
913.220.3195
www.opflutist.com

Christina Webster
785-554-6535
wildflute@hotmail.com


Mary Bassett Shemon
kansascityflute@gmail.com
314-348-3469

Saxophone Teachers

Joe Hubbard
bandmasterstudio@att.net
​bandmasterstudio.com
913-254-9808

Keri Wing - BVW grad!
keriwing08@yahoo.com

keriwing.com
913-709-2486

Karen Strain
karenstrain1@gmail.com
816-213-2473

Stephen Martin
(636)-233-1558
smartinjazz@gmail.com

Dr. Zach Shemon (UMKC professor)
shemonz@umkc.edu

Patrick Olmos (UMKC grad student)
PatrickOlmosMusic@gmail.com
​(562) 447-0144

Dr. Brent Bowman
913-638-4133
brentbowman@hotmail.com

Trombone/Euphonium Teachers

Brent Mead
brentmeadmusic@gmail.com
913-229-1024

Wyatt Henderson
Trombone, KC Symphony
913-888-4628
kibone@kc.rr.com

Dave Cooper

bonetruth2@yahoo.com
913-707-2249

Dr. Brian R Scott
913-893-1455
brscottmusic@gmail.com

Tuba/Euphonium Teachers

Eric Banks
ericjbanks@gmail.com
Joseph Felton
joseph.felton@gmail.com

Clarinet Teachers

Leah Bernstein
leahpbern@gmail.com

David James
mjames8@kc.rr.com


Trevor Stewart
trevor6776@gmail.com
​479-430-6776


​Larkin Sanders
417-294-0500
larkinesanders@gmail.com
www.larkinesanders.com

Horn Teachers

Bill Brower
913-515-5184

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Curt Vellenga
curt.vellenga@washburn.edu
816-914-3978
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​Andrea Stanton
andrea.m.stanton@gmail.com
816-262-2052

Accompanists & Piano Teachers

Christina Webster
785-554-6535
wildflute@hotmail.com

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Mr. Kelly Sanford
san4dz@yahoo.com
913-851-0188

Ms. Susan Mitchell
913.708.2777
simplysusanj@gmail.com

Ms. Melissa Vandervoort
913.269.5005

Ms. Nancy Dalke
913.381.6840
pianistgraz@yahoo.com

Mr. Michael Glosser
913.481.5560
glosskc@gmail.com


Melody Stroth
913-685-3888
​classicalmelodys@gmail.com


Ms. Bonnie Wilhoit
home 913.829.1340
cell 913.484.5295

String/Jazz Bass Teachers

Sam Copeland
Bass
slcgg3@mail.umkc.edu​​
​573-666-9330

Oboe Teachers

Katie Wagoner
​620-694-7791

Lisa England
816-260-5049


Erin Huneke

http://erinhuneke.weebly.com/ 
eehuneke@gmail.com

Bassoon Teachers

Jodie Lin
jodie.lin@kckps.org
913-449-7439

Lisa England
816-260-5049


Dr. Keel Williams
901-277-8265

TK DeWitt
tk@dewitt.com
(512) 968-1157

Trumpet Teachers

Ty Sheets
tysheetsmusic@gmail.com
(276) 780-2951
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Grant Smiley - BVW grad!

Winner of the 2015  ITG Orchestral Excerpt Competition!
gtsmiley1@gmail.com

Barry Springer
816-678-6411
barry_springer@sbcglobal.net

Scot Edson
913-424-9092

Percussion Teachers

Matt Arnet
matt.arnet@gmail.com

Johnathon Westcott
johnathon.westcott@gmail.com
​254-289-5869

Clint Dodson 
Jazz/Rock Drum Set
913-568-5721
radiofreeclint@gmail.com

Ben Strain
ibenjammin2@gmail.com
913.633.2748

Doug Auwarter
Drum Set
UMKC Adjunct Faculty
dauwarter@kc.rr.com

Ray DeMarchi
Drum Set
913-451-2150

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Blue Valley West High School
16200 Antioch Road
Overland Park, KS 66085
(913) 239-3700
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  • About
    • History
    • Ensembles >
      • Concert Ensembles
      • Marching Band
      • Jazz Bands
      • Percussion
      • Color Guard
    • Staff
    • BVW Band Boosters
  • Calendar
  • News
  • Resources
    • LNYDP 2023
    • VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
    • Documents & Forms
  • Programs
    • Side by Side Concert 1/19/23