In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Gulledge and Mark McGahey to explore the ins and outs of building a robust private lesson program. This episode was over an hour of an amazing conversation, so we decided to give our listeners two options! We have an abbreviated version with the best takeaways, and the full hour long episode. 

Both Stephen and Mark share their experiences in creating environments where students thrive through one-on-one instruction, and how directors can foster positive, productive relationships with their private lesson teachers. They discuss strategies for finding the right teachers, ensuring consistent communication, and how to seamlessly integrate private lessons into the broader goals of a band or ensemble program. Whether you’re looking to establish a new private lesson program or strengthen an existing one, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights from two experts in the field.

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Hosts: Dr. John Pasquale and Dr. David Clemmer

Producers: Jessica Pasquale and Theresa Clemmer