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)
Modes: In-person lessons – Indianapolis, Lafayette; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Contact: (317) 213-2591
alfredsabel@gmail.com

Crystal Barrett (Oboe, English Horn)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Indianapolis; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
About: I’ve been an active performer and teacher in Indianapolis for about 20 years and I enjoy working with all ages!
Contact: (812) 360-3534
oboenian@hotmail.com

Eric Edberg (Cello)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Lafayette, Greencastle; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Contact: (765) 719-0140
ericedberg@gmail.com

Melissa Gallant (Harp)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Indianapolis; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Contact: mgallantharp@aol.com

Noah Henson (Violin)
Modes: Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate
(512) 797-1543
noahhenson47@gmail.com

G. Loy Hetrick (Trombone, Euphonium)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Carmel
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Contact: (317) 703-4769
gloy@earthlink.net

Karen Isaacs (Violin, Viola)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Lafayette
Levels: Beginner (both), Intermediate (both), Advanced (violin only)
Contact: (765) 543-9509
isaacsdon@hotmail.com

Brandon Lee (Percussion, Drumset)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Westfield, Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Contact: (618) 516-3760
brandonlee9590@gmail.com

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

Christina Martin (All clarinets)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Irvington, Indianapolis; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Contact: (317) 363-8253
christinajanemartin@gmail.com

Sara Petokas (French Horn)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Indianapolis, Lafayette; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Contact: sara.petokas@comcast.net

Beth Purkhiser (Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Lafayette; Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
About: 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.
Contact: (765) 427-1355
beth@bethpurkhiser.com

Andrea Raes (Flute, Piccolo)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Indianapolis/Butler University
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Contact: (317) 529-4985
araes29@gmail.com

Laura Recendez (Flute, Piccolo)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Indianapolis, Virtual Lessons
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Contact: lrecendezflute@gmail.com

Kathryn Schilling (Violin)
Modes: In-person Lessons – Buck Creek
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
About: 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.
Contact: (317) 508-4595
kschillingvln@gmail.com

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