Students are strongly encouraged to take private lessons on their instruments. The following is a list of instructors with comments initiated by the instructors themselves. Long Reach High School makes no claims on the abilities of any of these instructors. We rely on feedback from the instructors to keep the list current. If you have any comment about this list, find some inaccurate information, or if you are an instructor that would like to be added to the list, let us know by Emailing Us.
There are instructors that we have lost contact with and perhaps are no longer teaching or have left the area. These are still on the list for now. The general rule is that if there is an email address listed, we have made contact with them and they are still teaching.
We really make no claims on the abilities of any of these instructors, but it is clear by gathering this information that there is an abundant amount of musical talent that exists in the area. We encourage you to take advantage of it.
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Lisa
Balmages |
Currently, Ms. Balmages is not accepting new students. |
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Joan da Silva
Heit |
Mrs. Joan da Silva Heit is a freelance flutist and private flute instructor. She freelances in the Baltimore/Washington area and has performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Joan performed in Nashville this August with the 2004 National Flute Association Professional Flute Choir. Joan was selected to perform with the 2004 and 2005 National Flute Association's Professional Flute Choir. Joan is also the founding member of Femme Flutale, a quartet of flutes. Joan has taught through various Visiting Artist programs and in neighborhood music stores in Maryland, Connecticut and New York. She is also an adjudicator for Maryland's State Solo and Ensemble. Students of Joan da Silva Heit have won positions in the National High School Flute Choir, Maryland Youth Orchestra, Howard County Youth Orchestra, Howard County GT Band, and Maryland All-State. Some students have majored in music; some of those winning scholarships, several others who chose a different major continue to enjoy playing their flute in college ensembles. |
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Ellen
Dooley |
Ms. Dooley, currently a flutist in the President's Own Marine Band in Washington D.C., teaches out of her home in historic Ellicott City and occasionally in close-by student homes. She enjoys working with all ages and levels of students.
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Gina
Eichman |
Ms. Eichman teaches in the Eichman Flute Studio located at her home in Ellicott City in the evenings and afternoons. She has all levels of students, beginners through adults. Many of her students have made the All County and All State bands and majored in music in college. Ms. Eichman can prepare students for auditions, band placement and festivals, annual recitals, college auditions.
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Paula
Grapes |
Ms. Grapes teaches in her home in Sykesville, located fairly close to the Howard County/Carroll County border, just off of Obrecht - near the baseball fields. She teaches beginning through advanced flute at a cost of $20/ half hour. Ms. Grapes currently teaches on Monday afternoons and Tuesday evenings but has other times, such as Tuesday afternoon, available.
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Katayoon
Hodjati |
Katayoon Hodjati is currently a member of The U.S. Army Field Band at Ft. Meade and enjoys teaching all levels of flute and piccolo. She has been teaching for 10 years, both privately and as an instructor in numerous flute camps. All students are welcome, regardless of level or goals. Lessons are available both long-term and short-term (such as for solo and ensemble or audition preparation). Fees are $20/ 30 mins at her home at 772 Oella Avenue in Ellicott City, and $25/30 mins at your home, payable in advance at the beginning of the month. 45-minute and hour lessons are also possible. Scheduling is quite flexible, with availability on weekdays from early afternoon to evening, as well as on weekends.
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David
Holmes |
Mr. Holmes teaches full time in a home studio at 6586 Dovecote Drive in Columbia, MD 21044. The studio normally has around 50 students each year. He has been teaching in Columbia since the Peabody Prep was here the first time - starting in 1969. He has a special interest in injury prevention. One notable additional feature of this studio is the lab. The students work on theory knowledge, ear training, rhythm, and are encouraged to do compositions using computer software and a Tap Master machine. Several piano teachers do a bit of this but no other flute instructor that I know of does anything similar. The student stays in the studio for about half an hour in addition to the regular lesson. Another regular feature is the 4 or 5 performance classes (parents invited to 2 of these) and a more formal end of year recital to which everybody can come. Lessons are available for 35 minutes, 50 minutes, or an hour PLUS lab time. Cost is $48 per hour of private instruction. Each lab session is $6.50. Payments are by the month in advance during the school year. I am teaching any time I am home in the summer. His flute students are expected to perform in solo and ensemble festivals and take the MSMTA written theory exam each year - it's graded, levels 1 through 12. They have the option of a number of additional performance possibilities through the various associations and a number each year take part in the Trinity College London Musical Examinations program - held locally in May. His piano students are encouraged to find people to accompany for solo and ensemble festivals and to use their skills in church, school, and more. Another "specialty" is giving high school students who intend to major in music on an instrument that is not piano a practical introduction to piano and theory/ear training so they are ahead of their peers when they start college work. These kids are usually a major pleasure!
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John
Jackowski |
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Ron
Kearns |
Mr. Kearns is a jazz recording artist/ record producer and has taught for 30 years (presently at Walter Johnson HS, Bethesda). He was selected as one of the top 50 directors nationally by School Band and Orchestra Magazine and is a VANDOREN Artist. He is a national adjudicator / clinician for Heritage Festivals. Mr. Kearns teaches at his home at 6258 Woodcrest Drive (off route 108 near Mayfield Avenue). He also coaches sections/sectionals for school groups (prefer medium/advanced students) Hours of operation 4 pm to 7 pm. No Saturday lessons. Cost is $40.00 per hour. Additional information is available at http://www.ronkearns.com |
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Marlee
Lindon |
Ms. Lindon teaches in a private studio and is on the faculty of Howard Community College. She has many students reaching goals for personal achievements, leadership achievements, and musical achievements. Many first chairs in county bands and orchestras, junior and senior all-state, county G-T.
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Melissa
Lindon |
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Tasha
Maglocci |
Currently, Ms. Maglocci is not accepting new students. Ms. Maglocci teaches in her home in the Huntingdon Village of Kings Contrivance, Columbia, MD. She teaches 2nd graders to students in their 70's. "I don't have a preference for age. I just love to teach."
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Mariko
Maki |
Ms. Maki teaches in her home in Catonsville.
Additional information is available at http://www.arioso.cc |
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Tom
Monroe |
Mr. Monroe teaches in a home studio in Columbia. He also teaches jazz improvisation/ear training to students of all ages (at the moment, 11 to 40+). Mr. Monroe has a special interest in rehearsal/practice techniques and have prepared many students for auditions of various types. Lessons are generally a half hour once a week, though improv students sometimes have an opportunity to work in a longer workshop format also. Lessons are $30 a half hour and are available three days a week, currently Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:00 and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00. Other times are available by appointment.
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Angela
Mullins |
Ms. Mullins teaches in her home studio, The Oella Flute Studio, at 779 Hollow Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Cell phone is 443-794-7485. Additional information is available at http://www.oellaflutestudio.blogspot.com |
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Darka
Nebesh |
Darka Nebesh teaches privately at home in Columbia. Darka taught in the Howard County public school system for eight years before deciding to stay at home to raise three children. There are limited slots for private students. Please inquire via email, teaching all levels and ages, intermediate and advanced preferred. Current rate is $40/hour (recommend 30 minute lessons for beginners and intermediate students).
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Sean
Owen |
Mr. Owen has been teaching for 19 years and recently began accepting new students at his home just across the street from Long Reach HS on Tamar Dr. He also teaches in students' homes and accepts all levels of students from beginner to advanced. Mr. Owen is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Flute by Music Teachers National Association and is a prizewinner of the 2004 National Flute Association Young Artist Competition. He also coaches chamber music groups and is an experienced flute choir conductor. Mr. Owen is a member of the US Army Field Band and has also performed at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and other venues throughout the US and Europe. Please visit www.seanjowen.com for further information and to hear audio samples of his performances. Parents and students are encouraged to contact Mr. Owen directly to discuss fees, policies, and lesson options.
Additional information as well as audio samples of solo performances are available at http://www.seanjowen.com |
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Denise
Perry |
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Wendy
Szczublewski |
Wendy Szczublewski has teaching experience spanning over 15 years that focuses on beginning and intermediate students from age four through adult. As a classically-trained musician, Ms. Szczublewski has performed with groups throughout New York, Virginia, and Maryland as both soloist and accompanist. A member of several Christian worship teams, she has been featured as soloist while performing on piano, keyboards, and flute.
Additional information is available at http://www.szczublewski.com |
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Jill
Thomassen |
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Margaret
Twigg |
