Question 1

Who takes lessons?

Accepted Answer

Every student in the Creek Valley Band has the opportunity to study privately with a professional musician.

Question 2

Why should my student take lessons?

Accepted Answer

Enrolling in private lessons is the most significant predictor of a student's success. Student's enrolled get a more individualized curriculum and the individual attention and help required to be successful, which can be difficult to provide in a group setting.

Question 3

Isn't my student in a class already to learn their instrument?

Accepted Answer

Yes! While the group lessons and classes that we provide at Creek Valley will set your student up for success, and can create a high level of musical ability, we cannot provide the same kind of attention that one on one instruction does. These instructors are highly qualified individuals, experts on their instruments, and will be able to provide your child with the individualized instruction that will help them be the most successful that they can be. These students get to move at their own pace with this instructor, instead of being attached to the pace of the whole group.

Question 4

Isn't tutoring for students who struggle?

Accepted Answer

No! While these lessons may help with remedial instructions, they can also help push a student forward. Lessons are designed to provide supplemental instructions for students at all levels. Even PROS still take lessons!

Question 5

Who will be my student's private instructor?

Accepted Answer

Private instructors are carefully chosen by the Creek Valley Directors, and receive the same hiring process at full-time teachers at the district level. All instructors have completed background checks and are badged. Many of these teachers hold Graduate degrees (masters and doctorates) in their respective instrument.

Question 6

When do lessons happen?

Accepted Answer

Lessons happen before school, after school, and during a student's band period. Before and after school lessons can either be 30 minutes or an hour long once a week. While in-class lessons will be 22 minutes.

Question 7

How much do lessons cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost for lessons is designated by the district and is an absolute STEAL! Many pros charge upwards of a $100 or more for a 30 minute lesson.
In Lewisville ISD, 30 minute lessons are $24, 22 minute lessons are $20, and hour long lessons are $48. That's almost 80% or more off comparatively!

Question 8

How do we Enroll?

Accepted Answer

Visit the Meet the Instructors page and look for the instructor designated to your student's instrument. Contact those teachers with an inquiry for lessons and they will get back to you with their availability and scheduling! Act fast, these instructor's schedule's will fill up quick, there is limited availability.

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