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Why Private Lessons?
Why Private Lessons?
Private music lessons are one of the most effective ways to help your child grow as a musician. In a one-on-one setting, students receive personalized instruction tailored to their specific strengths, challenges, and goals. This focused attention accelerates learning, boosts confidence, and reinforces good habits that can be hard to build in a full band class alone. Whether your child is just starting or preparing for auditions, private lessons help them take their playing to the next level.
⚠️ Disclaimer
⚠️ Disclaimer
Great Bridge Middle School Bands provides the following information as a convenience only. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by Great Bridge Middle School or Chesapeake Public Schools. Families are responsible for verifying credentials, background checks, fees, scheduling, and suitability before engaging any instructor or business.
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If you are a private instructor or represent a business that offers lessons for band instruments and would like to be included, please email the band directors.
Local Businesses that Offer Lessons:
Local Businesses that Offer Lessons:
Private Studio Instructors:
Private Studio Instructors:
Flute
Tara Rooksby – Grassfield
Email: tararooksby@gmail.comAmanda Rossettini – Great Bridge
Email: amandarossettini@gmail.comYa-Ching Chen – Greenbrier
Email: yachingfl@yahoo.comAmanda McCormick – Great Bridge/Greenbrier, Virtual, At-Home
Email: amandamccormickmusic@gmail.com
My specialities are tone and audition preparation for District Band, Bay Youth, Governor’s School for the Arts, and college. I offer tutoring for struggling students and lessons for students who are strong and seek going to the next level.Joanne White – Wards Corner, Norfolk
Email: jmwflutist@gmail.comEmily Wolcott – Kempsville, VB
Email: emily.luning.wolcott@gmail.com
Currently only available for Summer lessons.Tommy Loyola — Lynnhaven, behind Plaza Middle School
Email: tloyola2017@gmail.com
Tommy retired from the US Navy as Master Chief Musician and Command Master Chief. He has taught at the Armed Forces School of Music, Governor’s School for the Arts, and more. He recently returned to Hampton Roads from Oahu, Hawaii.
YouTube Playlist of performances in Honolulu
Lessons focus on musicality, technique, tone, and sight reading in classical and commercial music.
Oboe
George Corbett – Downtown Norfolk / West Ghent
Email: geooboe@aol.com
I teach/coach at various summer camps locally and play professionally throughout the year.
Bassoon
Allison Scheibler – Hickory
Email: allison.kate221@gmail.com
Clarinet
Susan Wells – Great Bridge
Email: swclarnet@gmail.comJo Marie Larkin – Great Bridge
Email: jmtlclarinet@cox.netTommy Loyola — Lynnhaven, behind Plaza Middle School
Email: tloyola2017@gmail.com
Tommy retired from the US Navy as Master Chief Musician and Command Master Chief. He has taught at the Armed Forces School of Music, Governor’s School for the Arts, and more. He recently returned to Hampton Roads from Oahu, Hawaii.
YouTube Playlist of performances in Honolulu
Lessons focus on musicality, technique, tone, and sight reading in classical and commercial music.
Tyler Harney – Great Bridge
Email: Tyler.harney@cpschools.comBenjamin Glosser – Hickory
Email: glosserlessons@gmail.com
Currently only available for Summer lessons. Private lessons offered off-campus and outside of GBMS contract hours.
Saxophone
Charlee Eaves – Smithfield/Carrollton
Email: charleeeaves@gmail.com
I have had students from Great Bridge and Virginia Beach--I understand it's a longer drive. For this reason I often suggest summer lessons for a refresher/tune up and so you don't have to commute during normal traffic hours.Tommy Loyola — Lynnhaven, behind Plaza Middle School
Email: tloyola2017@gmail.com
Tommy retired from the US Navy as Master Chief Musician and Command Master Chief. He has taught at the Armed Forces School of Music, Governor’s School for the Arts, and more. He recently returned to Hampton Roads from Oahu, Hawaii.
YouTube Playlist of performances in Honolulu
Lessons focus on musicality, technique, tone, and sight reading in classical and commercial music.
Tyler Harney – Great Bridge
Email: Tyler.harney@cpschools.comBenjamin Glosser – Hickory
Email: glosserlessons@gmail.com
Currently only available for Summer lessons. Private lessons offered off-campus and outside of GBMS contract hours.
Trumpet
David Vonderheide – Portsmouth
Email: davond25h@yahoo.comJames Cipriano – Foxhall, Norfolk
Email: james.cipriano1@gmail.com
Adjunct Professor, Christopher Newport University; Substitute Tuba, Virginia SymphonyBaxley Roberts – Ghent, Norfolk
Email: baxleyr107@gmail.com
The Academy of Music has a scholarship program for students who may need financial assistance.
French Horn
Rob Carroll – Great Bridge
Email: Llorracbor@gmail.com
Retired Great Bridge Band Director.James Cipriano – Foxhall, Norfolk
Email: james.cipriano1@gmail.com
Adjunct Professor, Christopher Newport University; Substitute Tuba, Virginia SymphonyStephen Slater – Ghent, Norfolk
Email: stephenAslater@gmail.com
Assistant Principal/Utility Horn of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Professor of Horn at Christopher Newport University, with over 20 years experience with education, performance, and administration. I'm passionate about teaching and I look forward to teaching motivated students of all ages.Baxley Roberts – Ghent, Norfolk
Email: baxleyr107@gmail.com
The Academy of Music has a scholarship program for students who may need financial assistance.
Low Brass
Baxley Roberts – Norfolk, Ghent
Email: baxleyr107@gmail.com
The Academy of Music has a scholarship program for students who may need financial assistance.Tanner Antonetti – Norfolk/Virtual
Email: tanner.antonetti@gmail.comJames Cipriano – Foxhall, Norfolk
Email: james.cipriano1@gmail.com
Adjunct Professor, Christopher Newport University; Substitute Tuba, Virginia SymphonyAlexander Federico – Home Visit
Email: alexanderfederico1028@gmail.com
I travel to student homes for lessons.Peter Dubeau– ODU, Norfolk
Email: Pcdubeau@gmail.com
Will travel to student if that works better for transport
Percussion
Christian Mitchell – Grassfield & Norflk & VB
Email: cmitchelldrummer@gmail.com
Willing to travel to the student, I also offer lessons virtually. Flexible with scheduling.Matthew Smith – 921 First Colonial Road
Email: mattsmithlk@gmail.com
Offering drum and percussion lessons at The Music Studio of Virginia Beach.Will McVay– Ghent, Norfolk
Email: wtmcvay1993@gmail.com
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