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I offer a complimentary virtual consultation so we can get to know one another and see if we are a good fit before you sign up for lessons. Contact Carolyn to schedule your free consultation. You have nothing to lose!
Voice
I teach voice to students of all ages, abilities, and styles. I take a wholistic approach to voice that starts with body awareness, moves through muscle isolation and range of motion, then into healthy and sustainable vocal technique and practical musicianship. I can help you work toward personal singing goals, college auditions, or anything in between!
Piano
I teach beginning through intermediate piano to students of all ages and abilities. I will meet you where you are and get you to where you want to be. I tailor lessons to the individual student to build a solid foundation in music through a variety of repertoire, technique, theory, improvisation, composition, and more.
About
Carolyn Freel, owner and music coach
Carolyn has a diverse teaching background and incorporates a variety of tools and techniques to engage all learners. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education, Voice from The Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, Connecticut. Upon graduation she began her career as a middle school choir director. She also won the position as Manager and Director of the Connecticut Children’s Chorus whom she took on a European tour.
Carolyn then moved back to Maryland where she taught at Hammond High School for six years. During this time, Carolyn taught beginning piano to hundreds of students, served as HCPSS High School G/T Director, High School Vocal Music Team Leader and varsity field hockey head coach. Her ensembles consistently earned superior ratings while on their yearly tours up and down the East Coast and earned straight ones at the Maryland State Choral Festival. Her efforts at Hammond earned her Howard County Music Teacher of the Year in 2017.
Carolyn formally began her singing career in musical theater, performing in shows since the fifth grade. She has music directed and vocal coached dozens of productions, and has sent students on to music programs at the University of Maryland, Manhattanville College, AMDA, Concordia, and Towson.
Carolyn is currently teaching in Howard County Public Schools after completing her Masters Degree in Choral Conducting and teaching secondary choir in Oregon. Carolyn enjoys doing yoga, tending to her house plants, and snuggling her pup, Lacey.
Columbia, Marlyand
In-studio lessons near
the Mall in Columbia
Virtual lessons by video ​conference.
