Alan Rubinstein’s Music Studio offers home instruction in piano, voice and musical theatre for all ages.  Enjoy the satisfaction of accomplishment and realizing ones creativity.  Included are technique, music theory, ear training, composition and some music history.  All styles of music can be explored once the basic skills are mastered enabling one to perform music by notation and/or ear.  There are opportunities for performance especially with special populations (e.g. senior citizens).  Mr. Rubinstein is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and Towson University (MA).  He has taught and performed music for 34 years and is certified to teach public school music.  A complimentary lesson is offered.  A complimentary lesson is offered.  Contact Alan Rubinstein at (410) 964-3155 or by email at alanruby@involvementtheater.org

Columbia School of Music: 8950 State Route 108 Suite 117.Conveniently located in Howard County, Columbia School of Music offers quick, easy access and front door parking. Their friendly, patient and university trained instructors will get you playing sooner. Bright and spacious music studios enhance the development of musical abilities. Parents may be observe children in the class room or through large observation windows. All instructors at Columbia School of Music strive to impart their love of music to the students. Programs are designed to focus on the individual student. While they utilize a structured approach to teaching, their program also offers the flexibility to accommodate special requests by each student. Call 410-964-2228 or see www.columbiaschoolofmusic.com 

Deborah Kay offers piano lessons in your home for ages 3 and up from beginners to advanced. She teaches well-rounded musicianship combining performance, technique, theory, ensemble, ear training, composition, music history and fun. Call 443-804-8304.

Kindermusik with Peggy Durbin, at Harper’s Choice Village Center, Columbia.  Classes for newborns to 4 years old.. Each Kindermusik class is a world of discovery and adventure. In every class, you'll witness your child's developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem, and musicality. And it happens within a nurturing environment full of energy, imagination, music, dancing, and playful delight.  Call 410-428-1874 or see www.makingmusik.com/peggydurbin.

Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra. New Member Auditions for the 2010 - 2011 season of the Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra will take place on August 21 and 28 and September 3, at CCBC Catonsville, Fine and Performing Arts Building, Q121. Audition information is on their website www.myso.info. The orchestra will be starting its 47th season conducted by its founder Angelo Gatto. Please visit the website to read about the program and the orchestra's concert tour of Italy. The orchestra provides the opportunity for talented young musicians to learn and perform major symphonic repertoire. .

Olenka School of Music, with classes in Columbia, Maple Lawn, Ellicott City, Mt. Airy and Damascus, offers year-round music education to families from infancy through adulthood. Their experiential music curriculum embraces the whole-person approach to learning. They provide a fun, stimulating and rich combination of methods and materials which are successful for all different learning styles. They teach music as a language:  First through sounds, then reading and finally writing.  For the OSM student, this is accomplished through singing and ear training, movement, theory, and playing instruments. For more information call 410-309-0770 or see www.OlenkaSchoolofMusic.com.

Playtime Piano Instruction.  Piano lessons for ages 4 1/2 and up. At A Playtime Piano they believe in a holistic approach to piano/keyboard lessons. They consider the larger context in which the student receives his or her musical education to be of great importance. Their students each have their own unique personality, learning style and individual interests. For the annual recital, student are encouraged to compose their own music. Their teachers come to your home. Lessons in electronic keyboards also available. Call 410-654-9042 for the Baltimore metropolitan area and 301-362-0072 in Howard County or see www.playtimepiano.com.

Rebecca Anstine Smith’s Harp Studio offers private lessons to children and adults of all ages and levels.  Currently Ms. Smith’s students range in age from  9 to 80, and rental harps are available.  As a performer, Ms. Smith has played at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, The Washington National Cathedral and Carnegie Hall.  In addition to her private studio, Rebecca teaches at the University of Maryland, College Park and St. Mary’s College of Maryland.    For more information, please contact Rebecca at  301 261-0303 or visit her website at  www.marylandharpist.com

The Suzuki Music School of Maryland, Inc. is the region’s most comprehensive Music School offering both Suzuki and Traditional Instruction in All Instruments and Voice. As a College Preparatory Music School celebrating its 22st year of service to the Community, they now serve over seven counties plus Washington, DC, and are the oldest and most established music school of its kind stressing quality and excellence, based in Howard County. In addition to private lessons, and a large variety of classes open to the whole family, there are many performance opportunities available to those who qualify. Adults as well as children can participate in their Community Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles by audition for placement in the appropriate level. In addition to being open all year long for music instruction, they also feature Summer Music Camps with opportunities to register in January, 2011. For more information about enrolling now for the new School Semester, please visit their website at www.suzukimusicschool.com or call 410-964-1983

Alta Thomann, experienced piano teacher, an MTNA member, Howard County area. Call 410-872-1115.

Helen R.Weems, of Columbia offers private piano lessons for ages 6 & up. Students participate in repertory classes and recitals.  Ms. Weems is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, an MTNA member, and a Peabody alumna.  Call 410-997-7524 for more information.

ARTS CENTERS
Here you can find a variety of the arts to choose from.

BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown.  BlackRock is committed to providing the community with the high quality, professional arts education.  Throughout the year BlackRock will offer enriching arts classes and workshops.  Classes are offered for children, teen and adults. Classes are offered in dance, literary arts, music, theater arts, and visual arts. Call 301-528-2260 or visit www.blackrockcenter.org for additional information. 

Chesapeake Center for the Creative Arts, 194 Hammonds Lane, Brookyn Park, a 58,000 sq. ft. multi-discipline arts facility houseing a 904-seat Hammonds Lane Theatre, a 110-seat Studio 194 Theatre, gallery space, ceramics lab, dance studios, music room, resident artists' studios, scene-shop and classrooms. They offer classes and workshops in a variety of arts and crafts, dance, music and theater. For more information call 410-636-6597 or see their website: www.chesapeakearts.org.

Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo MD, has a series of arts and crafts classes for children, teens and adults. Classes and workshops for children include dance and movement, theater, music, book arts, calligraphy, clay animation, drawing, painting and crafts, mixed media, film and animation,  printmaking, puppetry and textile arts. For more information call 301-634-2222 or see www.glenechopark.org

Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Phone: 410-313-2787 Website www.hocoarts.org. The Arts Council offers classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults.  Fall classes begin September 20, 2010 and run through November  20. Classes for young and young-at-heart artists alike include improvisational acting with a final class performance for family and friends in the Center’s black box theatre.  Kids can take classes in cartooning, sculpture, recycled art, and Sumi painting. New this year, “Mommy/Daddy and Me Halloween Mask Making”, where family pairs can construct and decorate masks together in a fun environment.  Classes for adults include explorations in watercolor, oil, plein air pastels, embroidery, and photography.  Ongoing weekly drop-in sessions for drawing and painting from portrait and life models are also available. No Boundaries theatre program for young adults with disabilities begins in September in partnership with Howard County Recreation and Parks; Call 410-313-7275 for registration information.  Several private instructors, artists and organizations offer classes in the visual and performing arts at HCCA.  The Center is open to the public Monday to Thursday 9am – 10pm, Friday 9am – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm and Sunday 12 – 4pm..

Maryland Hall For The Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis. Art classes in a variety of media are offered to children and adults. Children's classes include arts and crafts, ceramics, dance, drama, music, poetry and yoga, plus music lessons through the Peabody Institute. For a complete listing and description of classes call 410-263-5544  or 1-866-438-3808 or see their website at www.mdhallarts.org

School 33 Art Center, 1427 Light Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-396-4641 Website: www.school33.org. They offer art classes for adults, teens, and kids. Classes are catered to both beginning or experienced artists looking to have fun, pick up a new hobby, or brush up on skills. Discounts for all classes are offered to seniors and college students with IDs. See their website for upcoming classes. In addition they have Bright StARTS which offers workshops taught by professional artist/educators in a wide variety of artistic disciplines and media. These disciplines include; painting, drawing, sculpture, drama, dance, music, spoken word and poetry. Since 2003, the Bright StARTS Art Program began servicing Baltimore City students through after-school programs.  The workshops are primarily designed for children ages 7 – 13, although throughout the program year (October – June) several special programs are offered for teens 14 – 19 and younger children 5 – 6.  The vast majority of students served in the Bright StARTS Art Program are residents from low – moderate income, communities in Baltimore City.