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The Maryland State Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association offer listings of members -- many of whom are degreed professionals.

Music Directory

Music soothes the soul and expands horizons! We're so proud to announce this special music directory that will hopefully play to the heart of every homeschool family in their quest for fine arts appreciation through local instruction. To add your listing or to sponsor this site page, contact HSF!

Music Directory Sponsors:


Aniko Debreceny, Flute and Music Lessons
Frederick, MD I 301-695-1015 I Email
Aniko Debreceny offers private instruction in flute, theory, chamber music and beginner piano, as well as singing classes and choruses in Montgomery County. A musician and teacher for over thirty five years, "Miss Aniko" is a master teacher. Many of her students have performed in All-County and All-State ensembles, as well as FRYO and MCYO. Ms. Debreceny accompanies her students on the piano and teaches to a high standard, using a variety of materials from jazz to classical. We present two studio recitals annually. Please see our website for more information.


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.



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. Call 301-620-2421 or visit our website.



Learn to Play and Play to Learn Music Studio
Alaina Dahlin, Director I 301-253-7137 I Email
Learn to Play and Play to Learn Music Studio, the home studio of owner and teacher Alaina Dahlin, features the curriculum of Music For Young Children, which provides the best quality music education by blending the pleasure and the joy of music making with sound instruction. Pre-keyboard and keyboard group lessons are taught to ages 3-13.



Maryland Talent Education Center
Phyllis Freeman, Director | Email
Maryland Talent Education Center is a performance-oriented school offering violin, viola, cello and piano lessons for children ages 5-18. Instruction available at Mt. Airy and Frederick locations. Call 301-471-5060 for more information or visit our website.


Palmer Family Music and Dance Lessons
Mt. Airy, MD I 301-865-8903 I Email
Cathy Palmer has been teaching violin lessons to ages 5 through adult for more than 30 years. She also teaches Irish and Scottish fiddling and bowed psaltery lessons. Abbie Palmer is a graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory and teaches Celtic harp and pedal harp lessons. Christa Palmer teaches private and small group classes in Irish stepdancing. Bill Palmer offers private and small group lessons in bodhran (Irish drum). Cathy also leads ensemble groups for students to play music together in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. Musical families are welcomed.




Additional Instructor Listings:

Brent Progecene, Instructor
Thurmont-based guitar instruction. Call 301-271-0860 or send
email.

Peter Goodwin, Instructor
Frederick-based instruction in drums and guitar. Call 301-668-1009 for information.

Teresa Martin, Instructor
Piano and voice instructor offering private lessons in New Market. Evening appointments available. Call 301-865-3072 for more information.

Jamie Hanselman, Instructor
Frederick-based piano instruction using the Suzuki method. Call 301-846-9380 or send
email.

Laura Hoffman, Instructor
Offering private harp instruction and Frederick-based Kindermusik for ages 5 to 7, conveniently scheduled during the early afternoon for homeschoolers. Call 301-293-1094, or send
email.

Kathy Tucker, Instructor
Former 3rd grade teacher with 23 years experience teaching piano to homeschoolers; accepting new students at locations in Jefferson, Harpers Ferry and Gaithersburg.  Call 304-885-4531 or
email.

Jennifer Franklin, Instructor
Ms. Franklin, with a degree in music performance and 25+ years experience, offers New Market-based flute instruction.
Email or call 301-831-6027 for more information.

Lila Turner, Instructor
B.S. Music Education; M.M. Flute Performance; offers flute and recorder instruction in Dickerson studio. Call 240-489-3194 or
email:

Susan Ward, Instructor
Private studio near Jefferson; specializing in piano and woodwinds. 25 years experience and member of FCMTA, MSMTA and MTNA. Call 301-371-4429 or
email.

Kathryn Dodson, Instructor
Frederick and surrounding areas. Instructing beginner piano students. Will come to your home! Please call: 317-503-3953 or
e-mail.

Jennifer Kramer, Instructor
Piano teacher, offering instruction at either at Kramer's Piano Shop in New Midway or your home. Call: 484-574-5404 or
email.

Sandy Maples, Instructor
Piano teacher, beginners through advanced, in my home in Urbana, MD. Contact 301-874-6177 or
email.

Christine Pappas, Instructor
Private piano lessons in my home, all levels, ages 7 through adult. Contact 301-694-4773, or email.

Carolyn Davidson, Instructor
Frederick-based piano instruction - Beginning to Advanced. Your home or mine. Call 301-360-9921 or send e-mail.