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Piano with Melissa C.

Addison, Texas

4.8
(27)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 7+
Teaching since 1999
Masters of Arts in Teaching

    About Melissa C.

    4.8
    (27)
    Hello! Melissa C. here and I can't wait to meet you! Here's a bit about me. I have a BFA in Musical Theater with a minor in piano from the University of Oklahoma. I also became a certified Montessori preschool teacher while living in NYC. I have performed in some great places such as Hershey PA, aboard the MS Maasdam cruise ship, Seoul South Korea, traveling tours and of course, good old NYC! I had the great fortune to be in the original cast of SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! on Broadway as well as many other Off Broadway musicals such as the It Girl. Here in Dallas I perform in plays and musicals on a regular basis and I love it!! What gets me excited now is teaching kids, teens and people of all ages to sing or play the piano! I teach in several schools to groups of children and I just love teaching privately! *** Lesson Details *** We will have fun learning piano and voice together! For voice students I will teach you everything from classical to Broadway! I design an individual and unique curriculum to meet your needs and goals! After all, we are all different! For my fabulous piano students, I use the Ferber method and infuse a good deal of music theory as we go along! I believe in this curriculum strongly, but I also encourage you to bring in music that YOU want to learn for FUN! *** Studio Equipment *** Living Room, space for parents to wait *** Travel Equipment *** I have a key board if you do not have a piano *** Specialties *** Acting-musical theatre Piano- all style

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Thursday
    11 AM-12:30 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM-3 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM-3 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $34
    45 minutes
    $44
    60 minutes
    $54
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    4.8
    27 Reviews
    Eric
    Teacher's studio
    Melissa is incredibly kind and patient!
    Posted Aug 2, 2023
    Kaitlyn
    Teacher's studio
    Great teacher, I'm looking forward to learning from her more.
    Posted Jun 16, 2023
    Brynn
    Student's home
    Melissa is a great teacher for kids starting out in piano.
    Posted Apr 8, 2019
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    Experience

    Director of Theater

    Jul, 2010 - Present

    Art Centre Theatre in Plano Tx

    I have directed a variety of children and adults musicals such as Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast etc...

    Theatre teacher/Director

    Aug, 2012 - May, 2014

    Lucas Christian Academy

    I taught junior High and High School Theatre for two years! Loved it and loved the kids!!!

    Music Teacher

    May, 2008 - Dec, 2013

    Kid Builders 4 Life

    I went from school to school teaching music and voice to students of all ages

    Montessori Teacher

    Aug, 2001 - Jun, 2005

    Frisco Montessori Academy/ Park West Montessori School

    Between NYC and Frisco Texas, I worked for four years as a Montessori toddler teacher as well as the schools music teacher.

    Broadway Performer/ Local Dallas Actress!

    Jan, 1994 - Present

    School House Rock Live! Original Cast

    I was indeed in the original cast of School House Rock Live as well as The It Girl! In NYC! I have performed on cruise ships, tours and internationally in various musicals! I now perform regularly in local Theaters!

    Education

    Master of Arts in Teaching

    Aug, 2011

    Texas Women's University

    Masters of Arts in Teaching

    Sep, 2012 - May, 2015

    Texas Woman's University

    Certifications

    Montessori Toddler Teaching Certification

    Aug, 2003

    American Montessori Institute

    I also taught preschool music for many years.

    Affiliations

    Actors' Equity Association

    Jan, 1998

    Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.

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