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                              Private Lesson

                              Alvoy Bryan

                              Phone: 336-253-3721
                              Email: abryanjr1@aol.com  
                              Instrument: Violin & Viola
                              Info: Completing DMA in Viola performance at USC.  Adjunct private teacher at local colleges including Presbyterian College. 

                              Micah Gangwer

                              Phone: 405-408-7598
                              Email: micahgangwer@yahoo.com  
                              Instrument: Violin & Viola
                              Info: Principal 2nd Violin SC Philharmonic Orchestra, Associate Concertmaster Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Doctoral Candidate at USC.  Visit his website at www.micahgangwer.com

                              Ashley Horvat

                              Phone: 803-572-7844   
                              Email:  damirash@yahoo.com 
                              Instrument: Violin & Viola
                              Info: SC Philharmonic ; RNE/Columbia College

                              Damir Horvat 

                              Phone: 803-572-7845   
                              Email:  damirash@yahoo.com 
                              Instrument: Violin & Viola
                              Info: Professional Luthier ; Visit his website at www.horvatfineviolins.com 

                              Monica Johnston

                              Phone: 803-622-8105
                              Email:  johnstoM@email.sc.edu 
                              Instrument: Violin & Viola
                              Info: Ms. Johnston was recently  student Intern from USC.  She is currenlty in graduate school at USC.

                              Sarah Kowitz

                              Phone: 218-240-4931
                              Email: sarah.kowitz@gmail.com
                              Instrument: Violin & Viola
                              Info: Mrs. Kowitz currently has a studio set up on Fridays at BHS.  She has a String Pedagogy Masters Degree from University of Texaswhere she taught in the UT String Project; like the USC String Project. 

                              Andy Lynn 

                              Phone:330-774-8665
                              Email: aplynn82@hotmail.com 
                              Instrument: Violin 
                              Info: Summerville HS Orchestra Director ; SC Philharmonic

                              Alison Mann

                              Phone:803-466-5486
                              Email:alisonmann824@hotmail.com
                              Instrument: Bass
                              Info: SC Philharmonic

                              Colleen Marcou

                              Phone:803-960-8912
                              Email:cmarcou@lexrich5.org
                              Instrument: Cello
                              Info: Irmo HS Orchestra Director ; SC Philharmonic 

                              Lauren Pierce

                              Phone:
                              Email:piercel@mailbox.sc.edu
                              Instrument: Bass
                              Info: USC Graduate Student ; USC String Project Teacher ; SC Philharmonic

                              Essena Setaro

                              Phone:  541-324-1559
                              Email:essena_setaro@hotmail.com
                              Instrument: Violin & Viola
                              Info: Before moving to the Columbia area to work on her DMA, she had a private studio of 40 students, grades 5-12,  in Poughkeepsie, NY.  She was also an adjunct teacher at Dutchess Community College and Bard College in NY.   While in SC, Ms. Setaro has taught both privately and through the USC Community School of Music.   She has and/or currently performs with the Greenville, Hilton Head,  Asheville, Charleston , Long Bay, and Augusta Symphonies.   Ms. Setaro plans to be in our area for several more years as she completes her Doctoral degree at the University of South Carolina.

                              USC String Project 

                              Contact Dr. Gail Barnes at   uscsp@mozart.sc.edu   or   803-777-9568
                              Undergraduate and Graduate students, email Dr. Barnes for more information.

                              Private Lesson FAQ

                              It is important to ask questions when setting up private lessons for your child. Below are Frequently Asked Questions to help guide you in making an informed decision for the right teacher.

                              1. How long have you taught privately?
                              2. How many students do you currently have?
                              3. Where do you teach?
                              4. Do you teach from specific instructional books?
                              5. What is your musical education background?
                              6. How often should my child practice? 
                              7. What should one expect at a first lesson? Do you offer a trial period? 
                              8. What openings do you have?
                              9. What is your payment policy?How long are lessongs?
                              10. What is your cancellation policy?

                               
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