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Darryl Brenzel, Music Instruction
7206 Indian Summer Lane, Frederick, MD 21701 I 301-694-5743 I Email I Flyer
Individual instruction for grade 4 through adult in saxophone, flute, clarinet, jazz improv (any instrument) and praise band style piano. Darryl Brenzel is retired from the US Army Jazz Ambassadors and is currently on faculty at Towson University. A holistic approach incorporating fundamentals, sight reading, creativity and playing by ear.

Tiffany Claiborne, Claiborne Piano Studio
Frederick, MD I 301-305-1117 I Email
Private piano instruction for children ages 5 years through high school. Students will receive musical theory and classical based lessons. Located in Frederick, MD. Please call or email for rates.

Frederick Community College, Music for Enrichment
Frederick, MD l 301-846-2566
Individual instruction for students, ages 6 through adult and at any level, in piano, voice, guitar, brass, strings, woodwinds and percussion. Students may choose 13 half-hour, 45-minute, or hour-long sessions. An additional week is reserved for recitals. Students provide their own practice instruments. Students under the age of 6 may study with permission of instructor. Prior to registration, students should call the instructor for availability and individual lesson scheduling.

Lynn Fleming Studios
Damascus, MD I 301-922-0398 I Email
Double Bass instruction: Lynn Fleming is well-known for her award-winning students. A Julliard graduate, Lynn has been performing and teaching for 25+ years. Lynne's students range in age from 8-80, and thrive on the enthusiasm and energy of a professional who loves music and teaching. In addition to weekly lessons, students will perform at an annual spring recital, and meet one another at the Winter Bass Party, where all gather to play to together. If you haven't heard 20 basses performing together, you have missed something special!

The Frederick String Initiative
Frederick, MD | 301-620-2421 | Email 
The Frederick String Initiative offers violin, viola, and harp lessons to the Frederick community. Students are thoughtfully held to the highest standards.  A solo recital is presented every semester at the Delaplaine Arts Center on Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick. Performance/group classes are held monthly. Call 301-620-2421 or visit our website.

Cathy Palmer, Classical Violin, Irish Fiddle & Bowed Psaltery Lessons
Mt. Airy, MD I 301-865-8903 I Email
With over 30 years experience teaching violin lessons to age 5 through adults, Cathy Palmer keeps the joy and creativity in learning music! She also teaches Irish and Scottish fiddle and the bowed psaltery. Students can play a wide variety of music from Renaissance to ragtime. Music theory, ear training, composing, and improvisations are offered. Cathy leads lively and fun ensemble groups where students can play music together in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. See flyer.

Kim Perseghin, PIano and Flute Instruction
New Market, MD 21774 I 301-865-8383 I Email
Private piano and flute lessons in New Market, MD. I teach how to read, play, and create your own music in a fun environment! I have been playing the piano for over 30 years and perform around the Washington DC area as well.

Charlie Trapp, Acoustic/Electric Guitar and Electric Bass Lessons
Mount Airy, MD I 240-271-5784 I Email
Rather than using a standard course of instruction, the goals and needs of each student are assessed and a unique course of study is provided to achieve those goals. Students are encouraged early in the program to begin improvising and creating their own music in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.