Private Lessons

ONLINE PRIVATE LESSON REQUEST FORM – CLICK HERE

IF YOUR STUDENT TAKES PRIVATE LESSONS, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PERFORMANCE IN THE
ALLEN ISD ORCHESTRA CHAMBER FESTIVAL – PRIVATE TEACHERS ARE TEACHING TOWARDS THE GOAL OF SOLO & ENSEMBLE

* denotes instructors who teach on campus during the day. Lessons during school hours only available at Secondary campuses (MS & HS).

From the AISD Orchestra Handbook: With private lessons, participating students can have the luxury of extra help on a one-to-one basis. Each lesson from the AISD program costs $24.00 for half-hour of instruction. It is up to students and parents to coordinate lessons which are off-campus and not a part of instruction during the school day. Applications and further information can be obtained from your orchestra director. Lesson slots and times are honored on a first-come, first-served basis. It would be to your benefit to register early as time slots and studios fill early.

If you would like to teach in Allen ISD, please email matthew.cross@allenisd.org

In School private teachers
Lessons during school hours only available at Secondary campuses (MS & HS)

Names with an * indicate teachers approved to teach on campus for the 2026-27 school year.

Ellen Townley*, Viola – etviolastudio.com

Ahreum Kim*, Violin – yelimonellc@gmail.com

Ha Dang*, Violin/Viola – vietviolin@yahoo.com

Janell DiCarlo*, Violin/Viola – dicarlojanell@gmail.com

Glen McDaniel*, Violin – glenmcdaniel@gmail.com

Hannah Martineau*, Viola/Violin – hannahlibertymartineau@gmail.com

Olsa Papandili* – Violin/Viola – olsastring@gmail.com

Linda Choi*, Cello – lindacellist@gmail.com

Elaine Whitmire*, Cello – elainewhitmirecello@gmail.com

comHome studio private teachers
For Home Studio Private Instructors, please feel free to contact them directly to schedule lessons!
Home studio private teachers have not been officially vetted by Allen ISD.
John Ra, Violin/Viola – joongra@yahoo.com – rasviolinandcello.com