Private Lessons
Private Lessons are offered through the orchestra program and are available to every orchestra student. The private lesson staff includes degreed educators that are handpicked by the directors. Individual instruction is extremely beneficial due to the one-on-one teaching environment. The private teacher is able customize a program that meets each individual student's needs. Students can be challenged beyond the level of the class as well as receive additional instruction in areas of growth.
Much of the individual success throughout the Faubion Orchestra Program can be attributed to the private lesson program and the superior private lesson staff. The high number of students enrolled in the private lesson program in the Faubion Orchestra has allowed a high standard of performance to be maintained. If interested Fill out the form here.
Lesson FAQsWho will be my child’s private lessons teacher? Private lessons instructors at Faubion are carefully selected by the orchestra directors and receive the same scrutiny as full-time teachers at the district level before being hired. Most of our teachers hold graduate degrees (masters & doctorate) on their instrument and are professional performing musicians in the area. Why should I take lessons at Faubion? Couldn’t my child take lessons from anyone who plays an instrument? With private lessons, just as with any worthwhile product or service, you get what you pay for. By studying with a Faubion-approved private lessons teacher, your child will receive instruction that aligns with the philosophy and quality of the Faubion Orchestra. The orchestra directors are able to collaborate with our lessons teachers and work together to give every student the best experience possible. When do lessons happen? Private lessons are offered once per week either before school, after school, or during half of your child’s orchestra class, depending on the teacher’s availability and your schedule. Private lessons will not happen during any other class besides orchestra Shouldn’t we try to avoid missing orchestra class to take a private lesson? No. Taking a private lesson is the best possible reason for a student to miss a bit of orchestra class. In this scenario, a student is trading group instruction for individual instruction and only for half of a class once a week. What is the cost? Each lesson costs $25. MISD sets the lesson rate across the district. Compared to the rates charged by independent teachers, not teaching for McKinney ISD -- who can charge $70 to $100 per hour -- this is a comparative steal. How does payment work? Payment details will be communicated by your lessons teacher, and payment is made directly to them usually by electronic payment or cash. Please understand that our private lesson teachers make their living teaching our students and students at other schools; in many cases, it is the primary source of their livelihood, in addition to performing. As such, timely payments and 24 hours notice of a missed lesson are important facets of private lessons enrollment. A missed lesson without notice will be charged at the full rate. With proper notice, alternative scheduling can be arranged. Can we just take a few lessons to get started and then discontinue lessons? No. The purpose of private lessons is to provide continuous, enhanced instruction to students seeking to get the most out of their music education. How do we enroll? Private lessons enrollment is part of the Orchestra form process at the beginning of the school year. It is not too late to enroll if you decline lessons at the time of registration, but it is best to enroll early to ensure teacher availability. Because we hire great teachers, our lessons teachers are in high demand, and their schedules fill up quickly! Enroll by completing the Online Private Lesson Enrollment Form.
Limited private lesson scholarships are available through our Faubion Orchestra Booster Club. The number of scholarships available varies from year to year based off of fundraising/donations and are geared towards students that have significant financial need as well as show much hard work and effort both inside and outside of class. If interested, complete the form here and you will be contacted about the status of your scholarship application by an orchestra director within a week.
Lesson FAQsWho will be my child’s private lessons teacher? Private lessons instructors at Faubion are carefully selected by the orchestra directors and receive the same scrutiny as full-time teachers at the district level before being hired. Most of our teachers hold graduate degrees (masters & doctorate) on their instrument and are professional performing musicians in the area. Why should I take lessons at Faubion? Couldn’t my child take lessons from anyone who plays an instrument? With private lessons, just as with any worthwhile product or service, you get what you pay for. By studying with a Faubion-approved private lessons teacher, your child will receive instruction that aligns with the philosophy and quality of the Faubion Orchestra. The orchestra directors are able to collaborate with our lessons teachers and work together to give every student the best experience possible. When do lessons happen? Private lessons are offered once per week either before school, after school, or during half of your child’s orchestra class, depending on the teacher’s availability and your schedule. Private lessons will not happen during any other class besides orchestra Shouldn’t we try to avoid missing orchestra class to take a private lesson? No. Taking a private lesson is the best possible reason for a student to miss a bit of orchestra class. In this scenario, a student is trading group instruction for individual instruction and only for half of a class once a week. What is the cost? Each lesson costs $25. MISD sets the lesson rate across the district. Compared to the rates charged by independent teachers, not teaching for McKinney ISD -- who can charge $70 to $100 per hour -- this is a comparative steal. How does payment work? Payment details will be communicated by your lessons teacher, and payment is made directly to them usually by electronic payment or cash. Please understand that our private lesson teachers make their living teaching our students and students at other schools; in many cases, it is the primary source of their livelihood, in addition to performing. As such, timely payments and 24 hours notice of a missed lesson are important facets of private lessons enrollment. A missed lesson without notice will be charged at the full rate. With proper notice, alternative scheduling can be arranged. Can we just take a few lessons to get started and then discontinue lessons? No. The purpose of private lessons is to provide continuous, enhanced instruction to students seeking to get the most out of their music education. How do we enroll? Private lessons enrollment is part of the Orchestra form process at the beginning of the school year. It is not too late to enroll if you decline lessons at the time of registration, but it is best to enroll early to ensure teacher availability. Because we hire great teachers, our lessons teachers are in high demand, and their schedules fill up quickly! Enroll by completing the Online Private Lesson Enrollment Form.
Limited private lesson scholarships are available through our Faubion Orchestra Booster Club. The number of scholarships available varies from year to year based off of fundraising/donations and are geared towards students that have significant financial need as well as show much hard work and effort both inside and outside of class. If interested, complete the form here and you will be contacted about the status of your scholarship application by an orchestra director within a week.