Flute Lessons
OnSite | OnLine
About The Prindle School
The Prindle School is a music school in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts offering OnSite and OnLine private music lessons, classes, and ensembles.. We have over 40 faculty members offering music lessons on all instruments and voice in three convenient locations, as well as virtually via Zoom. Our faculty have a wealth of experience delivering exactly the right program of lessons for each individual client: young children as they begin their music journey, highly dedicated professional musicians, adult learners who hope to bring more joy into their lives, and everything in between. Our owners, Dan and Michelle Prindle, have 50 years of combined experience in music education. Dan holds a Ph.D. in music theory from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and also teaches music theory and ear training at Williams College. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, is a Certified Waldorf Early Childhood Educator, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in voice performance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Meet Our Flute Faculty
Joan Timberlake
Joannie Timberlake, a lifelong musician and teacher, began studying music at age 8. She has a thorough knowledge of the classical flute cannon, traditional music theory, and composition. She began improvisation, singing, and playing by ear with her mother who was a pianist and vocalist, and by age 18 was performing in her first rock band. Her music education includes a year of Music Education training at Frostburg University after which she transferred to Berklee College of Music where she earned a degree in Music Performance in Woodwinds. In addition, Joannie holds an M.A. in English Literature and a J. D. with an emphasis in contracts and entertainment law.
