Private Lessons

A band instrument is a substantial investment which can enrich your son or daughter's life for years to come. Why not make the most of your investment and increase your child's musical potential with private lessons from Kerr's Music World? Kerr's maintains four studios on its second floor for private lessons. Our students enjoy the instruction of some of the most talented and highly qualified teachers and musicians in the area. And with a full-service music store just downstairs, students have easy access to the music, supplies and accessories they need to make the most of their lessons. Call Kerr's today to arrange for private lessons and broaden your child's musical horizons.

Teacher	Speciality	Experience and Qualifications
Jenny Morris	Oboe	Bachelors degree in Music Performance from West Virginia University, Masters degree in Performance from State University of New York at Stonybrook. Taught at Glenville State College for five years. Plays with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, River City Symphony, and Seneca Chamber Orchestra among others.
Carrie Swing	Flute	Masters degree in Flute Performance from Marshall University. Seven years experience as a private teacher. Plays for the Huntington Orchestra.
Mary Beth Kirkpatrick	Violin, Viola, Cello	Degree in Music Therapy from the College of Mount St. Joseph. Masters degree and teaching certificate from the University of Iowa. Has toured Asia with the Mantovani Orchestra and Japan with a string quartet. Currrently plays first violin with the West Virginia Symphony and teaches privately students age three to adult.
Geane Helfrich	Clarinet	Bachelors degree in Music Performance from Indiana University. An active freelance musician in the area who performs with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the River City Symphony, and the Seneca Chamber Orchestra. General Manager of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
Ron Hughes	Saxophone, Clarinet	Bachelors degree in Music Education from West Virginia Tech, Masters in Music Performance from Marshall University. Has performed with the West Virginia Symphony, Ringling Brothers, the Temptations and the Four Tops and has worked for the Selmer Company. Currently teaches music in Kanawha County Schools and has over 30 years experience teaching private lessons.
Scott Milam	Percussion	Bachelors degree from Marshall University in Music Education, Masters Degree from Morehead State in Kentucky. Performs with the West Virginia Symphony, Huntington Symphony, River City Symphony and the jazz quartet Stolen Moments. Currently teaches elementary music in Kanawha county and has over 20 years experience teaching private lessons.
Phil Washington	Guitar	Bachelors degree in Music from West Virginia State, Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from Marshall University. Has performed with the Wynton Marsalis, Doc Severson, Mavis Star, Bob Thompson, Steve Himes and the Esquires as well as the Huntington Outdoor Theater and the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Teaches ages 6 to adult.