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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.

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.

Gary R's Drumming Collective
Frederick, MD I 301-755-7358 I Email
Offering the best in drumset education for beginners to advanced. All ages! Having dedicated my life to the art of drumming, I am passionate about sharing this knowledge with my students. I have carefully developed systems that are guaranteed to help students reach their goals. Students will enjoy free books/CDs from my large publication that covers the A-Z's of drumming. My comfortable, well-equipped studio is conveniently located in North Downtown Frederick. Lessons are available daily; homeschoolers will benefit from the flexible hours. $40 per hour / $25 per half hour. For more info, please contact Gary R. at 301-755-7358 or grdrums@verizon.net.

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 Juilliard graduate, Lynn has been performing and teaching for 25+ years. Lynn'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!

Let There Be Rock School
5732B Industry Lane, Frederick, MD I 610-220-9982 I Email
Performance based music lesson school providing lessons in guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums. Students are placed into bands according to age and ability ending with a live performance after twelve weeks. Ages 5 to adult serving Frederick, Howard, and Carroll counties.

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.

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.