As of November 4, 2024, the following individuals have been approved by Plainfield School District 202 for Private Music Instruction. These teachers have passed background checks with the school district and are recommended for private instruction. Private instruction typically occurs weekly for 30 minutes (or more) and rates vary from teacher to teacher but tend to be $20-30 per 30 minute lesson.
Private Instruction is recommended for all students learning to play an instrument. This is different than tutoring in an academic subject, which is typically reserved for students who are struggling to succeed in a particular subject area. Prior to the implementation of school music programs, private instruction was the only method for learning an instrument. School music programs are similar to a group lesson in that everyone grows together and learns together in a social setting, but generally lacks in individual instruction on the instrument. Private lessons are a great time for individual growth. Whether your goals are just to get more enjoyment out of playing, majoring in music in college, or making the All-State Band, private music instruction is for great for every musician. Please consider contacting one of the teachers below to set up lessons today!
Judy Bridges (630) 269-5299 judy@bridgesbrass.com Brass
Cindy Butler (815) 436-7839 fluteysort2@netscape.net Flute, Piccolo
Eric Caldwell (630) 962-6502 calds14@gmail.com Trumpet/Cornet
Fred Cantu (773) 988-0353 fredtrumpet@gmail.com All Brass Instruments
Omar Elmusa (815) 483-4604 elmusita97@sbcglobal.net Low Brass
Laura Foster (630) 226-5562 tomlorifoster5@sbcglobal.net All Woodwinds
Andrew Gerbitz (630) 862-9941 akgerbitz@gmail.com Trumpet
James Gibson (502) 807-3072 jmgibs01@gmail.com Percussion
Jennifer Gosack-Darwell (815) 715-1976 jmgosack@hotmail.com Flute
Adam Hawthorne (217) 840-3325 adam.hawthorne6@gmail.com Saxophone
Dr. Cate Hummel (630) 841-8414 dr_cate@sbcglobal.net Flute
Harris Jordan (630) 768-4789 harris.jordan2019@gmail.com French Horn
Paul Kairis (815) 730-4858 upbeatpercussion@hotmail.com Percussion
Justin Leggero (815) 592-7659 leggeropercussion@gmail.com Percussion
Ryan Michel (630) 853-8018 ryanmichelpercussion@gmail.com Percussion
Sonia Middleton (815) 260-9659 bsme82@earthlink.net Flute, Elementary Clarinet/Saxophone
Vern Spevak (630) 220-2311 vernspevak@gmail.com Percussion