
FAIRFAX-LOUDOUN MUSIC FELLOWSHIP
Quality Music Education for Teachers and Students

Regina Adams
2104 Golf Course Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: 302-290-3034
E mail: regina@songbirdvoicestudios.com
Website: www.songbirdvoicestudios.com
Instruments taught: Voice
Education: M.Music (Voice Performance) Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; B.Music (Voice Performance) University of DE, Newark, DE;
Estill Certification: Levels I & II; Vocal Pedagogy Courses: Westminster Choir College, Shenandoah University, Boston Conservatory
Affiliations: Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) ; Northern Virginia Chapter of MTNA (VAMTNA); National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS); Pan American Vocology Association (PAVA); Fairfax-Loudoun Music Fellowship (FLMF) ; MusicLink Foundation Teacher
Activities/Services: Regular Studio Recitals; Quarterly "Singing Brunch"; Benefit Performances; Studio Outings
Additional Info/Specialties
Available as Performer: Yes
Available as Accompanist: No
Steve Benson
2622 Lake Ridge Court
Oakton, V 22124
Phone: 703-539-5656
E mail: steve@stevebenson.com
Website: stevebenson.com
Instruments taught: Piano, harpsichord, organ, MIDI instruments, and Vocal Performance Coaching
Education: B.A. music Austin College, private post-graduate work with Anthony Chanaka, Ronald Elliston and Conrad Bernier
Affiliations: American Guild of Organists, Organ Historical Society, Fairfax-Loudoun Music Fellowship
Activities/Services: Director of Music and Organist at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Arlington; Co-Organist Fairfax Church of Christ, Scientist
Additional Info/Specialties: I provide studio recordings in a fully equipped MIDI and acoustic studio with Steinway B piano, Neupert harpsichord, ProTools, Sonar X1, Sibelius 7, and AKG microphones.
Available as Performer: Yes
Available as Accompanist: Yes
Victor Castro
25531 Hussar Terrace
South Riding, VA 20152
Phone: 571-245-9213
E mail: azttek25@yahoo.com
Instruments taught: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice, Drums
Education: Studied Piano and Organ at the National School of Music UNAM in Mexico City, Mexico. As a child, member of the "Miguel Bernal Jimenez" boys choir in Mexico City for about 10 years. Extensive performances at important venues throughout Mexico.
Affiliations:
Activities/Services: Professional pianist and organist performing at different venues and churches in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Currently maintain an active private studio offering piano, guitar, voice, and drums lessons in South Riding, VA. Lessons are given in a fun and respectful environment. Host two recitals per year, Spring and Christmas. All levels and ages welcome!
Additional Info/Specialties
Available as Performer: No
Available as Accompanist: No
Mylinda Dockery
41934 Cinnabar Square
Stone Ridge, VA 20105
Phone: 859-351-0822
E mail: info@novaschoolofmusic.com
Website: novaschoolofmusic.com
Instruments taught: Piano, Organ, Violin, Guitar, Saxophone, Voice, Drums
Education: BS - Salem College, MM - North Carolina School of the Arts
Affiliations: FLMF, Suzuki Association of the Americas, Project Management Professional
Activities/Services: Studio Recitals; Master Classes; Mylinda Dockery has over 30 years teaching experience in the Suzuki and traditional piano methods for ages 4 - adult. She received her degrees in piano and organ performance and has performed over 3,000 concerts throughout the southeast, New York and Switzerland as both a soloist and a chamber musician.
Additional Info/Specialties: Early Childhood music specialist, and awarded the "Music For Learning Master Teacher Award" from Musikgarten. I am also certified in Kindermusik and third level Orff. My master's degree is in organ where I have over 17 years experience as a church music minister.
Available as Performer: Yes
Available as Accompanist: Yes
Jennene Estes
320 Catoctin Circle SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 703-244-9933
E mail: hello.cello@verizon.net
Website: thecatoctinschoolofmusic.com
Instruments taught: Cello, Violin, Viola, Piano, Voice, Recorder, Theory
Education: Undergrad in Music; MBA. Ed.S Higher Ed Admin.
Affiliations: The National Association of Music Educators, American Choral Director's Association, Suzuki Association of the Americas, Music Teacher's National Association, and the Fairfax-Loudoun Music Fellowship.
Activities/Services: Advisory Board Salvation Army
Additional Info/Specialties: Music Together Teacher
Available as Performer: Yes
Available as Accompanist: No
Nora Hamerman
11164 Harbor Court
Reston, V 20191
Phone: 540 338 5620
E mail: norahamerman@aol,com
Instruments taught: Piano, Suzuki Piano, Voice
Education: MA, New York University; Voice study with Maestro Jose Briano of Mexico City; Suzuki Teacher Training on Books 1, 2, and 3 with Mary Craig Powell and Rita Hauck.
Affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, Suzuki Association of Greater Washington Area, American College of Musicians, Fairfax- Loudoun Music Fellowship
Activities/Services
Additional Info/Specialties: beginner to intermediate piano using the "Mother Tongue" method of Shinichi Suzuki; children's singing groups.
Available as Performer: No
Available as Accompanist: No
Karen Pino
44116 Bristow Circle
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone 703-728-9403 (leave message or text)
E mail karenmpino@hotmail.com
Website pinopiano.mymusicstaff.com
Instruments taught: Piano, Voice Coaching
Education: Bachelor of Music, Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ
Affiliations:
Activities/Services: Choirs, Children's Choirs, Handbells
Additional Info/Specialties: I feel that I am very patient, able to relate with all types of children/students ranging from special needs to gifted.
Available as Performer: No
Available as Accompanist: No
Elza Ritter
14768 Basingstoke Loop
Centreville, VA 20120
Phone: 703-901-361
E mail: elzaritter@gmail.com
Website: Elzaritterpianolessons.com
Instruments taught: Piano, Voice, Violin, Flute
Education: Russian Music Pedagogical Institute after Gnessin. Russian Music Academy in Moscow. Majors: Piano Performance. Chamber Music. Piano Pedagogy.
Affiliations: NVCC 15 years: Applied piano, group piano, music theory, music history.
Activities/Services: Private lessons and group classes. Piano, voice, music theory, solfeggio, pedagogy, music history, chamber music, Master Classes, consultations, coaching, accompanying, performing. Any activities as weddings or church services available to sub depends on day/time. Preparing advance programs in a short note. Sight read any style and difficulty.
Additional Info/Specialties: Young and adult students at any level and age as long they are willing to practice reasonable amount with attitude toward good quality, not just waste time on piano. Specialize in fixing hand position and establishing new, good habits for good technique with Russian methods. Own method based on 35 years of experience (20 years in USA). Teach in English and Russian languages. Coach teachers who are interested in Russian methods.
Available as Performer: Yes
Available as Accompanist: Yes
Kay Willett
18562 Dettington Court
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: 703-443-8536
E mail: klwillett1@verizon.net
Instruments taught: Piano, Voice, French Horn
Education: Illinois State University, BA, Graduate work
Affiliations American Guild of Musical Artist, Northern Va. Music Teachers Association
(NVMTA), Fairfax-Loudoun Music Fellowship, American College of Musicians (Guild): I am chairman of the Loudoun Center.
Activities/Services: US Army Band, Pershing's Own, retired; Solo Vocalist, Member of the US Army Chorale. Also performed as Piano player (Vice Presidents Quarters) etc., and French Hornist with the Army Band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2sSr8XoVug (Kay appears after 2 minutes)
Additional Info/Specialties: Was employed as a piano accompanist during all 4 years of college at ISU. Toured and recorded with the Harry Simeone Chorale as vocalist and soloist. Fred Waring Scholarship winner all summer in Penn. Kennedy Center Millennium Stage solo concert entitled, "Kay Willett Ensemble", November 7, 2001. Have taught for nearly 40 years.
Available as Performer: Yes
Available as Accompanist: Yes