Private Lessons

It is the goal of the Ryan High School Band to provide the very best learning experiences for each student. One of the most important tools that we provide is the opportunity for a student to study privately with a professional instrumentalist with strong expertise on the student’s chosen instrument.  Lessons with a private lessons teacher are tailored to the specific needs and goals of each child. Lessons should not be perceived as a tutorial, but rather a way to enhance your child's band experience. Students who study with a private lessons teacher often audition into the highest ensembles in the band and are successful competing at the state level.

One of the biggest contributors to a great musician and a successful band program is the active involvement in the Private Lessons program.  While it is not required, it is strongly encouraged that each student takes advantage of this great opportunity!

Ryan Band private Lesson Teachers

Flute - Christine Beutner

940-206-0695

musicwithmrsb@gmail.com

MM in Flute Performance, UNT

Clarinet - Allyson Verret

allycat200301@icloud.com

B.M. Music Education (‘26)- University of North Texas

Saxophone -Mikayla Peterson

307-922-6975

mikaylapeterson@my.unt.edu

B.M. Music Education - University of Wyoming

M.M. Saxophone Performance - University of North Texas

Trumpet - Cristian Roman

cristianroman375@gmail.com

BM in music education-Stephen F. Austin State University

MM in jazz performance-University of North Texas

Horn - Dr. Benjamin Raviotta

benraviotta@yahoo.com

DMA in Horn Performance-University of North Texas

MM - Louisiana State University

BM - Virginia Commonwealth University

Low Brass - Matthew Fowler

mattfowlertrombone@gmail.com

BM - University of Alabama

MM - Indiana University

DMA (in progress) - University of North Texas

Percussion - Ryan Hurford

hurfordrj@gmail.com

B.M. Music Education (‘25)- University of North Texas