Lessons

Looking for private lessons? You’ve come to the right page. Find contact information for all our musicians who are currently offering lessons below.

Instrument Lessons by LSO Musicians

Alfred Abel (Violin, Viola)
Indianapolis, IN
Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
(317) 213-2591
alfredsabel@gmail.com

Crystal Barrett (Oboe, English Horn)
NE Indianapolis, IN
In-person Lessons; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
– I’ve been an active performer and teacher in Indianapolis for about 20 years and I enjoy working with all ages! Additionally, I’ve started a new hobby: learning to snow ski!
oboenian@hotmail.com

Todd Gallagher (Double Bass)
Tilton, IL
In-person Lessons; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate
(217) 442-4937
toddg63@aol.com

Melissa Gallant (Harp)
Indianapolis, IN
In-person Lessons; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
(317) 289-9547
mgallantharp@aol.com

Karen Isaacs (Violin, Viola)
Lafayette, IN
In-person Lessons; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner (both), Intermediate (both), Advanced (violin only)
– I enjoy working with my students!
(765) 543-9509
isaacsdon@hotmail.com

Jennifer Jim-Brundidge (Violin, Piano)
West Lafayette, IN
In-person Lessons; Virtual Lessons; Will travel to student
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
– I love teaching music and spending time with my two daughters, husband, and two cats!
(310) 570-3093
jjimenni@gmail.com

MinJi Kim (Violin)
Avon, IN
In-person Lessons; Virtual Lessons; Will travel to student
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
minjikimviolin@gmail.com

Catherine Marchese DMA, NBCT (Bassoon)
Bloomington, IN
In-person Lessons; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
(812) 219-5590
cmarchese13@gmail.com

Beth Purkhiser (Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute)
Lafayette, IN
In-person Lessons; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
– Degrees in saxophone performance from Indiana University and Arizona State University. Over 30 years teaching experience. Studied saxophone with Eugene Rousseau, Larry Teal, Joseph Wytko, jazz studies with Harry Miedema, David Baker, clarinet with Earl Bates, David Bellman, flute with Al Saurini. Located near the Tippecanoe Mall in Lafayette
(765) 427-1355
beth@bethpurkhiser.com

Kathryn Schilling (Violin)
Indianapolis, IN
Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
– I have 25+ years of teaching experience in one-on-one and group settings. I earned a master’s degree in violin performance at Butler, where I studied with Larry Shapiro and Davis Brooks. I also perform in various ensembles around Central Indiana. I’m hoping to get back to in-person lessons soon!
(317) 508-4595
kschillingvln@gmail.com

Barb Wilson (All strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, piano, and guitar)
Crawfordsville, IN
In-person Lessons; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
– Bachelor and Masters in Music Education — Indiana University Jacob’s School of Music
(765) 364-8926
musicongrant@gmail.com