
Melody S.

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About Melody S.
First I want to thank you for looking at my profile.
Please make sure you are serious and still want to have fun.
I have been with take lessons for over 7 years. They are an awesome company to work with.
Since the NEW WORLD ORDER Lessons will be taught ONLINE.
Books must be purchased before the lesson day. Remember you can get them delivered to your doorstep by Amazon.
The subjects I teach are on my profile. Please remember Acoustic Guitar and Guitar are the same thing .
Take a look at my ONLINE SCHEDULE find what works for you or your child.
Once we firm down a time and day let's stick to that. Let's get into a routine and stick to the same time and day every week.
Now about me
I started music at age 5. My parents were both professional musicians.My father was a professional jazz piano player and my mother a classical guitarist. So it is in the blood. I play a few instruments but my favorite guitar and piano. I went to Nassau Community College for Drama & Music.
I toured in theater groups and also was in a few bands while living in NY. I could not make up my mind so I did both. I love both So. Florida here I come in 1991. Since I was new to the area I starting performing regular basis and became well known in the music community.I also went on a song writing spree. I was also able to do dinner theater in between the music. I met some people, music teachers from going to the open mics. They encouraged me to go out and start teaching and do what I was supposed to do. How it happened ? I placed one small ad, got a call and from there it grew into over 80 students.I just was referred to everyone it was a chain reaction.
In between teaching I was also in a duo and made time for the touring, local gigs, and released 6 CD's.
I was very busy that I decided to open up my own music school to handle the over flow of students. I had my business for 9 years.
Mom and Pop store.
I produced a lot of talent from there. Songwriters with published songs, singers with contracts, bands the guitarist in the now defunct band Hey Monday Students that were in American Idol
America's Got Talent featuring Amy Profaci, Cassidy Pope.
Played for Bruce Springsteen in RPB with Odd Man Out, Teen Punk Band since disbanded. Had them out and playing gigs at age 14 the youngest oldest 16 at CBGB's. In NYC. They were on the Regis and Kelly show. Students that started with me at age 5 and stayed for years. I did make a difference in all my students lives.
I write for TV and Film and have over 30 professionally published songs.
Lesson Details
Cancellations must have a 24 hour notice. Make up lessons are at my discretion.
61 key keyboard are ok for piano lessons.
You must have a piano for vocal lessons if I come to your home. OH WAIT we do not do that anymore. We can do vocals online too. We just have to be creative about it
You must have a guitar ๐ธ for guitar lessons.. You are required to contact me once booked and find out what you will need.
How long will it take to learn depends on you
Practice is the answer not a question. You must be prepared to work to do the work. If you do not understand it we will do it until you get it.
If you want to be a rock star that's what it takes, discipline.
Its great when a parent can sit in while I'm teaching your child. Remember I am teaching you as well.
You will be helping your child practice during the week until the next lesson.
For the guitar there will be complaints of hurting finger tips.
That goes with learning the guitar.
After 3 to 6 months for the older student I expect all 6 strings to be complete and chords and strumming on guitar and learning songs of your choice.
Piano - Sight Reading
Small ones as much time as they need depends upon how long it takes for them to learn it and how much time mom can help practice.
Supplies
I WILL TELL YOU WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE FOR ANY LESSONS YOU WILL BE TAKING.
Specialties
Song writing Vocals
Beginner Piano Intermediate
Beginner classical intermediate guitar
Folk style guitar
Blues beginner intermediate
Theory beginner intermediate advanced note reading
Piano beginner intermediate young beginner young adult to the older adult this goes for piano.
Reviews
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Melody's been great! She's been very flexible and patient.

Great first lesson. Fun and helped me understand new chords.

Thank you

Melody is experienced, clear and patient as well as very knowledgeable. Excellent teacher

Very Experienced. Helps me overcome a variety of problems I have playing my guitar. She lets you learn at your own pace and gives helpful advice to correct my playing problems. I strongly recommend her as an excellent classical guitar teacher.

great first lesson.

Very good instructor. Stays with a project and know her stuff! Highly recommended

Was very good

GREAT FIRST LESSON...My 12 year old daughter had her first vocal lesson. She loved it... she is looking forward to her next lesson, She is eager to pratice the drills that Melody gave her.

Melody is an outstanding teacher and person. She has a special gift for tailoring her teaching to the needs of the student--which requires extra work on her part to isolate every key that suits the stydent's best workable voice with EACH SONG we add to the repertoire-- studying and painstakingly hand-writing modification to the published chord progression. It doesn't get any better than that!!!!

I was admittedly so nervous beforehand, feeling that honestly I was just not one of those people who could sing. Melody had a very calming influence. And I knew she was being honest. I don't have unrealistic expectations. But I know with her help and hard work I can improve and hope.

Great first lesson with my 9yr old daughter. She is very excited to continue!

Mrs. Melody is a great teacher. She is very good with little kids, she explains paitionatly all the hard parts and makes sure child will get it. I recommend her to anyone who wants to learn how to play a piano.

Melody was very patient and kind

Melody was relaxed but structured and very helpful for Elba.

Several months ago, I was financially able to take piano lessons, and found "Takelessons" online. I was put in touch with Melody (I thought that was a perfect name for a piano teacher) and I WAS THRILLED WITH HER.
Melody is knowledgeable, helpful, patient and sweet. I still practice what she taught me, everyday and it was a lot for just a few lessons. When I can afford to, I will get Melody back for more lessons . She is worth every penny.
Sincerely,
Heidi Sanes
ps, Melody drew the notes on my fingers one day when I was struggling more than usual. ;)
pss, I TRIED to give Melody 5 stars and was unable to figure out how but, SHE GETS 5 STARS FROM ME :D

Amazing teacher, very patient and we will definitely keep her :)
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Music Teacher
Jan 2012 - Mar 2014Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center
I taught a 7 week group guitar lessons at the center. At the last session I made sure we did a recital for all the parents to see and for the kids to get experience performing in front of people.
Artist Resident
Apr 2003 - Jun 2012Palm Beach County SD/Boomers Music
Taught guitar and piano class for grades 9 through 12. Has over 40 kids in my guitar class in each period and 20 in my piano class. I work for the District for 4 years. I was a business owner of Boomers Music in Wellington , Fl for 9 year. I taught music lessons there as well as music production and song writing development.
Education
Music Design for Visual Media
Sep 2012 - Jan 2017Academy of Arts University - San Fransico Cali
AA
Sep 2011 - Jun 2012Academy of Art University
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
international Singer Songwriters Association
Dec 2018ISSA
medical assistant
Mar 1992AAMA
Awards
Music Choice Awards
Feb 2017Music Choice Awards indie Radio
Achievement award
May 1980Wantagh High School
Affiliations
SoundExchange
Jan 2017American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Mar 1992Let Our Student Counselors Help You
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