Private Music Lessons · In Person or Online

The right teacher makes all the difference.

Learn brass or woodwind with Ken Biskie — a retired band director sharing over fifty years of experience, one student at a time.

50+
Years teaching
8
Instruments taught
All ages
Elementary to college
What I Teach

Brass & woodwind, from first note to advanced.

Flute
Saxophone
Trumpet
French Horn
Clarinet
Trombone
Tuba
And more instruments
Simple Pricing

Lessons that fit your schedule.

30 Minutes
$30
per lesson
Most Popular
45 Minutes
$40
per lesson
60 Minutes
$50
per lesson

Discounts available for multiple lessons in the same household.

Ken Biskie, private music instructor
50+ yrs
Music Educator
Meet Your Teacher

A career built on a love of teaching music.

I’m lucky to have built a career doing what I love. For over fifty years I’ve been a music educator, and as a retired band director I now teach private lessons to elementary, middle school, high school, and college students.

Whether we meet at your home or online, my goal is the same: help you grow as a musician at a pace that’s right for you.

— Ken Biskie

Teaching Experience

1996 – Present
Private Music Lesson Teacher
Brass and woodwind instruction for students of all ages and levels.
1996 – 2006
Band Director · Sweetwater High School, CA
Marching band, concert band, and jazz band in National City.
1988 – 1995
Band Director · Acacia Middle School, CA
A competitive Hemet band that earned several sweepstakes awards.
1972 – 1988
Middle School Band Director, Illinois
Rockdale Middle School (1972–1976) and Mongee Middle School (1976–1988).

Education

1988 – 1989
Master’s Degree in Music Education
University of La Verne, California.
1968 – 1972
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education
Vandercook College of Music, Chicago, Illinois.
Kind Words

Trusted by families for decades.

Mr. Biskie was highly recommended when I was seeking a flute teacher for my daughter in 6th grade — she’s now a high school senior. Over the years she’s grown tremendously: fundamentals, music theory, public solos, ensembles. He’s passionate about teaching, invests in his students, and genuinely cares about them. I absolutely recommend him.
Shantell S.
Parent · Hemet, CA
Mr. Biskie was my private clarinet teacher from 6th–12th grade and my middle school band director. Years later, my own two children took lessons from him for 10 years. His students become the top performers in their school bands.
Kristin DeWit
Hemet High School Math Teacher
Best music teacher EVER! He teaches me online and I was the only student at my middle school to make our district honor band.
Alyssa D.
Flute Player · San Diego
I earned a music scholarship to Cal Baptist University thanks to Mr. Biskie’s excellent teaching.
Jonathan D.
Trumpet Player · Hemet, CA
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