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Melissa began singing in a church choir at the age of four and has been "hooked" ever since. After years of performing in various choirs and taking lessons herself, she went on to earn her Bachelor's degree in vocal performance at Illinois Wesleyan University and her Master's at Illinois State University. Meanwhile, Melissa was also studying piano from childhood through college. Now in her 21st year of playing, Melissa loves to teach beginner and intermediate pianists in addition to young singers. She is a newcomer to the DC area, and has previously lived, sung, and taught in Illinois, Indiana, and Vienna, Austria. Melissa has performed on both the undergraduate and graduate level (and beyond). Her experience includes operas, operettas, recitals, musicals, and choirs. She has performed in venues ranging from the Indianapolis Opera to the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Over the years she has performed in the United States, Canada, England, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland. She also studied piano for many years, and has experience as an accompanist and vocal coach. Other than her pedagogy training and the typical university diction and literature curriculum, she also took 14 years of French, and lived in a German-speaking country for the better part of a year studying the language. Her knowledge of diction and language issues is extensive. This, combined with her comprehensive training in music theory, history, and repertoire, gives her a vast reserve of knowledge and resources for her teaching.
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My teaching experience dates back to my college days,more than 40 years,including 25 years of teaching in the USA.I worked at several music schools and have also given private lessons in New York and Rhode Island.I've found that a combination of classical and modern music can go hand in hand in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice,gaining passion for the instrument.My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals.
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I always emphasize fundamental musical skills—reading, repertoire, and technique—regardless of the student's specific aspiration. Whether it be a rock star, hobbyist or concert hall performer, the core of my approach is the same. Though old school, I'm a big advocate of flashcards. I use them to teach note-reading, rhythms and musical symbols. During lessons with younger students, my most kinesthetic learners, I can also be found singing, role-playing or even jumping around on a giant hopscotch mat (shaped like a treble staff). For all my students, young and old, I make sure to cultivate effective practice habits. We discuss specifically what goes on outside of class, and as a result, our lessons become exponentially more productive and rewarding.
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Since I took my first piano lessons as a child, I've dedicated my life to learning as much as I can about music both inside and outside of school and spreading the joy to others. I have been performing consistently with groups since my teen years: first jazz combos, ensembles and University orchestras, and more recently rock and metal acts. I have extensive experience touring, and encourage students to draw on my knowledge as both a studio and live performer. My home studio is well furnished, and has a selection of electric guitars and basses, a full-size upright piano, and a 5-piece Pearl drum kit.
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I've been teaching more than 10 years. All ages, all levels. School and private setting. Customize teaching methods, which depends on individuals personality and learning style. I accomplished and dedicated professional with extensive experience and a passion for Music. I have two master degrees, master of Music Education and master of Music Therapy. Experience in music theory and history, playing instruments, singing, coordinating selections, preparing annual performances, leading choirs and rehearsals, accompaniment, and teaching others. Effective and multi- lingual communicator, fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese, able to build cohesive and productive working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds in group and individual settings.
16 Years
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Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
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Teachers in Network
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