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Music Lessons offered for:

 

-Bassoon

-Saxophone

     (alto, tenor, bari)

-Oboe

-Clarinet

-Recorder

-Learn to read music (includes basic piano, voice and percussion instruments)

I love music and teaching music!  I've taught private music students for the past 17 years.  My students have won principal chairs in honor bands and orchestras in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.  I can help you refine your skills, improve your sound and feel better about the language of music.

Passion for Music.  Passion for teaching.

  Testimonials

Reviews by parents
 
"Melody began working with our son when he was a fairly squirmy, distractible 10 year-old.  Within weeks, she had him realizing he was actually a talented musician, taught him how to repair his own instrument so he could actually produce the sound he was trying to create, and he sailed on to master the saxophone, then add the bassoon to his repertoire and master that instrument at an unusually young age.  Under Melody's patient teaching, our son dove into music, performing in multiple ensembles including jazz and classical music, and soon was being sought out to perform in community events and high school orchestras while being 12 years old in the 7th grade.  Aside from the musicianship he gained from Melody's lessons, he emulated her teaching technique when he began tutoring younger students once he got into high school.  Her patient and upbeat teaching style carried through him to foster and inspire other young musicians to create music in a fun atmosphere.  Our only complaint was that she moved away from us!!  We love Melody and would highly recommend her."
                                                                                    -Karen from Manhattan Beach, CA
 
"My son, now a college student, began his bassoon study with Melody when he was in sixth grade. Melody was the perfect combination of sweet and serious, my son looked forward to going to his lesson with her every week. She is a gifted performer, educator, and a lovely person to have in a young person's life. My son continues to play in college, he loves to play bassoon. I recommend Melody to any parent looking for the right music teacher for their child."
 
                                                                               -Gretchen from Manhattan Beach, CA
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

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