Flute Bio

Flutist and piccoloist Melissa Lindon freelances in the Baltimore/ Washington area, and has enjoyed teaching students of all ages and levels for over twenty years, helping them find their musical voice. 

Melissa works with private students in Howard County and Montgomery County.  She has served on the music faculty at Howard Community College since 2003, and teaches privately through The Music Institute at HCC.   She is currently accepting students for her private flute studio in Takoma Park, Maryland.  A certified yoga teacher (RYT500), she brings special attention to breathing and body awareness to her flute teaching. She also leads Yoga for Musicians workshops. 

A Maryland native, Melissa began flute studies with her mother Marlee. She received her BMus and MMus in Flute Performance from Boston University, and an Artist Certificate in Flute Performance from Southern Methodist University.  Major teachers include Emily Skala, Marianne Gedigian, Doriot Dwyer, Jean Larson, and Debbie Baron (piccolo).