Please note that summer information is typically updated in May and after school information is typically updated in August and throughout the school year.
After school lessons are a great way to learn a new instrument or improve skills of a current instrument. Through partnership with parents, alumni, and staff, we offer lessons in the following areas (listed alphabetically):
Please email the instructors for specifics about rates and availability.
Savannah Burdett: Savannah began studying violin at the age of five and has loved music ever since. She is currently pursuing a degree in Music Violin Performance at Colorado Christian University. Savannah is registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas in Every Child Can, as well as Violin Units 1 and 2. She is thrilled to walk alongside each student on their unique musical journey and can’t wait to welcome new students into her studio!
Stacey Ford: waiting for bio
Matt Freddolino is a teacher at FRCS. You can read his full bio here.
Hayley Gillett: Hello! My name is Hayley Gillett, and I am a piano performance major going in to my senior year at Colorado Christian University. This will be my third year teaching piano, and I am excited to continue helping students build their musical foundations! Piano is a wonderful instrument to begin music lessons on, as its knowledge transfers well to any other instrument. I am looking forward to meeting students who have never played piano before, as well as those who already have experience playing!
Dawson Hancock: Dawson is a pianist, composer, and senior at Colorado Christian University, studying music production and composition. He’s been playing for 10 years and loves helping students grow in creativity and confidence. Inspired by the impact his own teacher had on him, Dawson is passionate about teaching and has been part of the Front Range community for two years.
Katie Knestis is a teacher at FRCS. You can read her full bio here.
Andrew Wiser: Andrew graduated from Colorado Christian University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s of the Arts emphasizing in guitar performance and composition. Since then he has been involved with worship ministries at various churches in the Denver area both leading worship and playing guitar and is now the worship director of a church plant in Englewood. He has taught guitar for two years with various students in the Denver area. As well as worship music, he enjoys playing jazz, bluegrass, rock and many other genres.
Summer music lessons are a great opportunity for students of all skills to learn a new instrument, improve mastery of their current instrument, or prepare for fall auditions in music programs. Offerings include: piano, voice, percussion, and drums. Some instructors offer small group classes and all provide one-on-one lessons for individualized attention.
Following are specific details for instructors and options. Please note that lessons are for the summer only and do not guarantee a spot in a music program in the fall.
Vocal clinics are led by JoEllen Nikkel and are designed to prepare students for the Colorado All-State Choir auditions.
Students do not need to audition for All State Choir to participate. Auditions are typically held in late September or early October. Maximum of six students per session.
Junior High Clinics – $60 each session
Senior High Clinics – $75 each session
To sign up, please complete the form below.
Private and semi-private piano lessons are available for students of any level or age (1st grade and older). Semi-private lessons may be shared with someone else of a similar level; please email Mrs. Sutherland to arrange or for more information.
Taught by Amy Sutherland, this class is a great way to begin learning a basic foundation on the piano and build on what kids learned in their music classes. It’s an opportunity to “try it out” and see if a student wishes to pursue it further.
Matt Freddolino offers private lessons for drum kits and orchestral percussion instruments.
Andrew Wiser offers private lessons for both guitar (electric and acoustic) and bass.
Katie Knestis offers private lessons for woodwind (e.g., flute, clarinet, saxophone, etc.) and string instruments (e.g., violin, cello, etc.).
Students receive instruction specific to their instrument as well as in the group setting of a band. They learn basic music theory, improve their practice skills, instrumental skills, and have fun in the process. This camp is a great way to prepare for the coming year for anyone who would be interested in joining Chapel Team OR the Contemporary Band elective. Students are grouped according to their ability level and will be challenged to grow in their musical abilities in an ensemble setting. Students MUST have some experience on their instrument. If they are a beginner they should consider lessons or group classes instead. Instructor permission or audition is REQUIRED in order to participate in this camp.
Please complete the form below, and we will respond to you with details for admission or audition if necessary.
Space is limited, so be sure to register early!
Instruments: drums, bass, keys, acoustic and electric guitar, and vocals
Instructors: Andrew Wiser, JoEllen Nikkel, and Amy Sutherland
