Olenka School of Music and the Arts

Olenka School of Music and the Arts is a music school in Hanover, MD, offering music classes and private music lessons for children and adults across the Columbia and Ellicott City areas. The school specializes in early childhood music programs, private instrument instruction, and family-based music learning, emphasizing music as a universal language. With a curriculum designed to be fun, innovative, and progressive, it serves learners from infants to seniors, fostering creativity and lifelong engagement with music. The school holds a 4.50 rating based on customer reviews, reflecting strong satisfaction with its teaching approach and student outcomes.

The school was founded on the philosophy of teaching music as a language, a concept developed by its owner and director, Olenka Stasyshyn, who emigrated from Ukraine in 1990. With over 30 years of experience in music education, Stasyshyn began teaching at age twelve and later established the Ellicott Square School of Music in 1993 after gaining widespread attention by playing piano in a shop window in Ellicott City. The current Columbia location continues this legacy, offering structured programs that include keyboard musicianship, music theory, and instrument-specific lessons. The faculty includes certified Music Together teachers and experienced instructors in piano, saxophone, clarinet, flute, and jazz, all committed to inspiring students through positive, individualized instruction.

The school is located on Berger Road in Columbia, Maryland, within the 9520 Berger Road Suite 104 building. It serves the surrounding communities with accessible programs that emphasize family involvement and long-term musical development. While specific nearby landmarks are not listed, the location is situated in a well-established area of Columbia, supporting its role as a regional center for music education. The school’s enduring reputation is built on decades of consistent teaching excellence, a unique curriculum, and a proven ability to engage learners across all ages. Its long-standing presence and dedicated staff reflect a deep commitment to nurturing musical talent and fostering a love of music in every student.