Private Lessons & Coaching

Receive real-time, in-depth suggestions on how to improve your gesture, making it more impactful to the ensemble. Perfect for yearly Professional Development. Book a single lesson or set of 3 for a 10% discount.


60-minute lesson:  $120


Topics Available:

  • Conducting Gesture & Score Study

  • Audition Techniques & Résumé Advice

  • Wellness & Mental Health

  • Stress Management

  • Career & Goal Development


Three Session Package

Three Session Package

Go deeper into your personal studies with three private lessons. Work with the same teacher or try a few.


$324 (10% off discount)


Normally $360


Select Your Instructor

Dr. Jaclyn Normandie

Dr. Jaclyn Normandie

Founder of Modern Conducting Academy

Professional Conductor & Published Author

Yoga Instructor & Wellness Advisor


Sessions available:

  • Conducting Gesture

  • Score Study

  • Mental and Physical Wellness

Dr. Jerry Blackstone

Dr. Jerry Blackstone

Professor Emeritus of Music

University of Michigan


Sessions available: 

  • Conducting Gesture

  • Score Study

Dr. John D. Pasquale

Dr. John D. Pasquale

Associate Director of Bands

University of Michigan


Session Available:

  • Conducting Gesture

  • Score Study

  • Rehearsal Technique

Dr. Janet Galván

Dr. Janet Galván

Former Director of Choral Activities at Ithaca College


Sessions Available:

  • Conducting Gesture

  • Score Study


Dr. Joshua Habermann

Dr. Joshua Habermann

Santa Fe Desert Chorale

Oahu Choral Society


Sessions Available:

  • Conducting Gesture

  • Score Study

  • Language Proficiency

Christopher James Lees

Christopher James Lees

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra 


Sessions Available:

  • Conducting Gesture

  • Orchestra Specific Conducting

Donald Brinegar

Donald Brinegar

University of Redlands

Published Author


Sessions Available:

  • Conducting Gesture

  • Tuning Systems

  • Score Study