Our private lesson program is very critical to the success of the Lake Dallas Middle School Band. There is no way to make up for an opportunity when a student can obtain individualized instruction from a professional player on his or her respective instrument. Our private teachers make their living by performing professionally and by teaching private lessons and masterclasses. The lessons are $18 each (one lesson per week) and can be taken during the student's band class, before school, or after school. We will have the band room at LDHS open one day per week during the summer for lessons. Below is a list of our current private lesson staff.

LDMS Private Teaching Staff
(Click on the teacher's name for a link to his or her email address)

 Flute:

Sara Raviotta
Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute Performance, University of North Texas
Phone: 940-390-9058 

Oboe:

Abigail Espinosa
Freelance professional oboist 

Bassoon:

Caden Ridge
Doctoral student in bassoon performance, University of North Texas 

Clarinet, Bass Clarinet:

Beth LaCroix
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, University of North Texas
Phone:  214-676-9823 

Saxophone

Trek Boyland
Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance, University of North Texas

Trumpet:

Paul Stephens
Master of Music in Music Education, Texas A&M University - Commerce
Phone: 214-663-4759

French Horn:

Ben Raviotta 
Doctor of Musical Arts in Horn Performance, University of North Texas
Phone: 940-783-7388

Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba:

Shawn Clokey
Master of Music in Trombone Performance, University of North Texas
Phone:  972-814-8319

Thai-Tu Nguyen

Freelance Professional Trombonist

Percussion:

Nicholas Manyloun

Bachelor of Music Education, University of North Texas