224 N. Main St – Bel Air Music Studios

William (Bill) Jenkins, Jr.

Since his first piano lesson at age 6, Bill Jenkins has had an ongoing passion for playing the instrument. He obtained his B.A. from Loyola University Maryland in Fine Arts with a specialization in music. There, he studied piano performance under acclaimed pianist Lura Johnson.

After college and a year of teaching, Bill studied theology for three years and obtained the Masters of Divinity degree at the Reformed Episcopal Seminary, in suburban Philadelphia. He now teaches liturgical music there, directs the seminary choir, and serves as the seminary’s organist.

Bill has chaired the music department of a 2 day/week home school co-op in Carroll County as well as taught piano privately in Bel Air since 2008. He is the organist at Faith Anglican Church in Baltimore, where he has been a long-time member.

Currently, Bill is working on a Masters in Sacred Theology (STM) at the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadelphia, with an emphasis in Liturgical Music.

Ryan Fedak

Ryan Fedak is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger from Fairfield Connecticut. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music, where he also studied vibraphone performance and video game scoring.His vast resume includes international percussion ensemble tours, a series of vibraphone and piano recordings with jazz quintets and big bands, a sprinkle of orchestral work, and a long list of music theater pit credits. Ryan is also passionate about game design, chess, and most of all, teaching!

Ryan uses his diverse wealth of knowledge to create a truly personalized learning experience for his students. Since each student’s needs are different, he takes pleasure in finding the right piece of music to satisfy those needs – and if that music doesn’t exist, he’ll happily write and arrange it for you himself.

Dr. Jonathan Goren

Jonathan Goren received his D.M.A. from Catholic University of America, where he studied with Jody Gatwood. Before that, he studied with Wanchi Huang at James Madison University, where he earned a Bachelor and a Master of Music, in violin performance.

Even as a student, Dr. Goren taught private violin lessons to students of all ages. In addition, he won a coveted graduate assistantship in the Theory Department of CUA, working in that capacity for 5 years. He was a teaching fellow at the Interlochen Arts Camp. As a teacher, Dr. Goren draws on this fund of experience to adapt his approach to fit the student’s learning style and overall personality. He is aware that each person processes information differently, and tailors his delivery to maximize the student’s potential. Pedagogically, his step-by-step method lays a firm foundation to help the student reach their goals.

Dr. Goren was a participant at the Brevard Music Center, the Heifetz International Music Institute, and the BayView Music Festival. Other distinctions include membership in the National Honor Society, the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society, and the Baltimore Music Teachers Association.

A versatile soloist, ensemble performer and chamber musician, Dr. Goren has played in musicals, including Fiddler on the Roof, with various theater and ensemble groups since 2016.He has also served as concertmaster with the Baltimore Actor’s Theatre in their annual production of Babes in Toyland from 2012-2018. In 2015-2016, Jonathan\ subbed with the Frostburg Symphony Orchestra and Symphony No. 1. He currently serves as concertmaster for the Baltimore Philharmonic Orchestra.

Madelyn Rader

With a dual Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Vocal Pedagogy from Lebanon Valley College, Madelyn is dedicated to nurturing the growth of musicians at every level of their journey. Whether you’re aspiring to audition for shows or colleges, pursuing a professional singing career, or just aiming to sound better in the shower, she is here to help you develop your skills, technique, performance abilities, and confidence. My experience spans all ages and skill levels, proving that it’s never too late to start mastering a new talent. Her approach to teaching is grounded in a deep understanding of vocal technique, informed by years of study with various voice and piano instructors and ongoing education with peers and mentors.

In addition to teaching, she is an active performer and advocate for accessible music education. She has tailored sensory-friendly recitals and performed in musical theater, with notable roles including the Witch in Into the Woods and Sour Kangaroo in Seussical. As the assistant vocal director for Stewartstown’s Summer Theatre program, she guides youth aged 12-19 in vocal technique and performance confidence. Madelyn’s background also includes significant experience at Lebanon Valley College, where she studied under Professor Jonathan Walker Vankuren, participated in master classes, and contributed as a teaching assistant. Madelyn’s commitment to continuous learning and growth in both teaching and performance drives my passion for helping students thrive in their musical endeavors.

Isaiah Thomas

Isaiah Thomas holds an M.M. in Violin Performance and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Viola Performance from Towson University, studying primarily with Dr. Jeffrey Howard and Dr. Nina Kiken respectively.

While at Towson, Isaiah performed in the University Symphonic Orchestra under the baton of Dr. Christopher Cicconi and Dr. Joseph Gotoff, serving as their concertmaster from 2024 to 2025. As part of his studies in chamber music, he also studied under Dr. Emmanuel Borowski and Dr. Joseph Gotoff as a violist. Mr. Thomas was awarded a graduate assistantship in Music Technology and a teaching assistantship for Music Theory for his graduate studies.

Mr. Thomas has performed as a violinist for productions of “Beauty and the Beast” and “Hello Dolly,” and is in demand as an interpreter of new music. He has also participated in the National Music Festival at Chestertown, MD every summer since 2023, as well as Brevard Music Center in the summer of 2024. Other distinctions include the National Honor Society, the IB Diploma Programme, Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Mu Alpha.

Isaiah’s goal in teaching is to help students to achieve their goals and to become versatile musicians. One way he achieves this is by blending the interests of the student with the repertoire idiomatic to the violin and viola. His experience teaching both young and old suits him for students of all ages. In addition, he is prepared to cater to students of all musical backgrounds, with a repertoire that ranges from Bach to Elvis. Outside of music, Isaiah enjoys the occasional video game, going for walks, and reading.