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Guitar with Melody S.

Plainfield, Indiana

4.9
(17)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8-100
Speaks English
Teaching since 1993
Music Design for Visual Media

    About Melody S.

    4.9
    (17)
    First I want to thank you for looking at my profile. Please make sure you are serious and still want to have fun. 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 🎸 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.

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-9:30 AM
    10 AM-10:30 AM
    11 AM-11:30 AM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-9:30 AM
    10 AM-10:30 AM
    11 AM-11:30 AM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-9:30 AM
    10 AM-10:30 AM
    11 AM-11:30 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
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    4.9
    17 Reviews
    Carla S.
    Student's home
    Melody's been great! She's been very flexible and patient.
    Posted Apr 12, 2019
    Brigitte
    Student's home
    Great first lesson. Fun and helped me understand new chords.
    Posted Jan 8, 2019
    Ty Mortomon
    Student's home
    Thank you
    Posted May 1, 2018
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    Experience

    Artist Resident

    Apr, 2003 - Jun, 2012

    Palm 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.

    Music Teacher

    Jan, 2012 - Mar, 2014

    Royal 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.

    Education

    AA

    Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2012

    Academy of Art University

    Music Design for Visual Media

    Sep, 2012 - Jan, 2017

    Academy of Arts University - San Fransico Cali

    Certifications

    medical assistant

    Mar, 1992

    AAMA

    Certified Medical Assistant

    international Singer Songwriters Association

    Dec, 2018

    ISSA

    International songwriters association

    Awards

    Achievement award

    May, 1980

    Wantagh High School

    Music Choice Awards

    Feb, 2017

    Music Choice Awards indie Radio

    Affiliations

    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

    Mar, 1992

    The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

    SoundExchange

    Jan, 2017

    SoundExchange helps the music and creative community thrive in the digital age. SoundExchange is the independent nonprofit collective management organization that collects and distributes digital performance royalties to featured artists and copyright holders. We represent recording artists – from unsigned a cappella to acid rock to multi-platinum stars and master rights owners including major and independent record labels. It’s our job to ensure that these artists and copyright holders are compensated when their work is broadcast by non-interactive digital radio.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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