Private Lessons

Private lessons offer incredible contributions to musical growth. While students receive a fair amount of individual attention in their group lessons at school, individualized lessons allow a teacher to tailor instruction to each student's learning style and focus on that student's progress throughout the lesson.

This allows the student to excel exponentially faster and develop into a truly remarkable musician capable of taking solos, leading his/her peers, and helping shape the ensemble's overall sound.

Below is a list of local musicians who offer private music lessons. Each of them charges a different rate, but it is recommended that students in 7th and 8th grade take one 30-45 minute lesson every week. Typically, this will average out to between $25 and $45 a lesson.

Please note that the teachers listed below are available to teach students on a space-available basis. All lesson rates, schedules, and locations are specific to each teacher and can be discussed by contacting teachers at the email address or phone number listed below.

Flute

Ms. Linds Burrel
Linds.Burrell@monroe.k12.nj.us

Ms. Janet Kaufman
(732) 668-2772
flute355@gmail.com
www.janetkaufman.com

Mrs. Sandy Olson
Solson272@gmail.com
(732) 735-6620

Mr. Connor Babos
732-754-9151
babosconnor@gmail.com 

Dr. Melissa Baker
914-844-7404
drmelbaker@gmail.com

 

Mr. Kevin Bene
973-202-0401
kevinrbene@gmail.com

Ms. Elizabeth “Bunny” Gittleman
908-216-0069
bunny2@comcast.net

Ms. Michelle Grondin
574-229-0045 
mmgrondin@gmail.com 

Ms. Lish Lindsey
609-220-3937
lish_lindsey@hotmail.com

Mr. Greg Marsh
609-987-9595
gregorymarshclarinet@gmail.com  

Ms. Christina Restine
732-406-4837
christina.restine@gmail.com

Clarinet
Mr. Greg Grispart
(732) 925-0825

Mr. John Manziano
(732) 723-1117

Mr. Christopher Ciarlariello
cdc_1013@yahoo.com

Mr. Kevin Bene

973-202-0401

kevinrbene@gmail.com

Mrs. Amanda Boulton

303-550-3875

amanda.boulton@woodbridge.k12.nj.us

Mrs. Aimee Coleman

732-967-9976

boysandcurls@yahoo.com

Ms. Amanda Kosa

732-439-5395 

amandamkosa@gmail.com

Ms. Sungwon Hwang

585-414-0956

sungwonclarinet@gmail.com

Mr. Greg Marsh
609-987-9595
gregorymarshclarinet@gmail.com

Mrs. Karen Mockoviak
kaylcee16@aol.com

Mr. Ed Nishimura
732-703-6683
music@pmawoodbridge.com

 

Oboe
Ms. Leslie Godfrey
(732)910-8773
leslie@nhwoodbridge.com

Mr. Bailey Eng
609-955-6042
eng.b2001@gmail.com

Bassoon
Ms. Katelyn Licata
(609) 439-3515
klicata@udel.edu

Mrs. Meg Spatz
(908) 304-3531
 

Dr. Joseph Swift 
(517) 518-2266
swiftbassoon@gmail.com
www.swiftbassoon.com

French Horn
Mr. Sam Schneider
(Available Late August-June Only)
samuel.i.schneider@gmail.com
609-469-1831

 
Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba
Mr. David Rattner
rattnermusic@gmail.com

Piano
Joe Lesky
(908) 217-7319

Ben Berman
(443) 621-2793
Benjamin.t.berman@gmail.com 

Mr. David Rattner
rattnermusic@gmail.com

There are also private music schools located near Monroe. Here are a few of the local music schools that offer private lessons