Private Lessons

The Birdville Independent School District Fine Arts Department provides private lesson opportunities with professional instrumentalists for all band students.

Private Lesson Program Details

How the Program Works

The BISD Fine Arts Department provides this enrichment opportunity for all band students. Professional instructors are selected and approved by the district.

  • Cost: $22.00 per lesson

  • Schedule: Once per week during band class, before, or after school

  • Annual Form: BISD Private Lesson Consent Form required every year

We highly encourage ALL students to enroll in private lessons, as there is not enough class time for one-on-one instruction from band staff. Lessons ensure your student receives the highest quality individualized instruction!

Why Lessons Matter

Private lessons give students extra time to work on their individual playing goals. They also help students prepare for upcoming performances and auditions throughout the year.

  • Build on classroom learning

  • Prepare for concerts and festivals

  • Get ready for solo and ensemble contests

Scholarship Opportunities

Birdville Band Boosters, Inc. (BBBI) offers scholarships to help cover the cost of lessons for students who qualify.

  • Half scholarships available ($11 per lesson)

  • Awards based on need, grades, and attendance

  • Must maintain 85+ in band and passing grades in all classes

  • Students must attend all band events and demonstrate good citizenship

  • Applications are required each school year

Apply for a Scholarship

How to Get Started

Ready to get started? Contact your instrument's teacher directly to schedule lessons, then complete the required consent form.

  • Contact your instrument's private teacher directly (see instructor list)

  • Schedule your lessons with the instructor

  • Fill out the BISD Private Lesson Consent Form

  • Begin lessons once form is submitted

Lesson Sign-Up Form

Private Lesson Instructor Contacts

Contact your instrument's teacher directly to schedule lessons. All instructors are professional musicians selected and approved by the district.

Woodwind Instructors

Percussion

All percussion private lessons are arranged through Dr. Robles.

Brass Instructors

Questions or Concerns

For general questions about the private lesson program, contact Ms. Slean.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Contact your instrument's private teacher directly to schedule lessons (see instructor contacts above). Then complete the BISD Private Lesson Consent Form annually. You'll need student and parent information plus digital signature.

  • Yes, all Wind Ensemble students are required to be enrolled in private lessons. For all other band students, lessons are optional but highly encouraged to ensure the highest quality individualized instruction.

  • Lessons cost $22.00 per half hour with professional instructors, paid directly to the teacher. Lessons are scheduled once per week during band class, before school, or after school. BBBI scholarships can reduce cost to $11 per lesson for qualifying students.

  • Private instructors work in collaboration with Birdville ISD Fine Arts and your band director to ensure lessons support and enhance your classroom learning and competition goals.

  • You'll receive personalized instruction focused on performance technique, solo preparation, and competition readiness. Lessons provide accelerated learning opportunities beyond group instruction.

  • Contact your private instructor directly for scheduling and make-up lessons. Payment is made directly to your instructor. The BISD consent form must be completed annually as per district guidelines.

  • BBBI offers financial assistance up to half the cost ($11) of lessons. We have limited funds available, so include any extenuating circumstances in your application. Complete the Private Lesson Scholarship Application - scholarships are awarded based on financial need and other criteria.

  • The scholarship application requires parent and student responsibility agreements, student grade/instrument, financial situation details (household size, income status), contact information, a brief explanation of your financial situation, and student motivation statement. Both parent and student must agree to specific attendance and academic requirements.