Music

Piano

Melody S.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 4-60

Speaks English, Tagalog

Teaching since 1990

Master of Arts (M.A.), Church Music - Choral Conducting

Quality, engaging and fun music lessons with an international flair!

Your child will receive a warm and fun environment to learn music. All lessons contain three main elements in music - Note Reading, Written Work, Music Games/Ear Training. These main elements are integrated to ensure that the lesson time is always fun and engaging. I am delighted to help children embark on their musical adventure, with a teaching method that caters to their individual needs.

Instructor details

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Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Tuesday

6 AM-8 AM

Thursday

6 AM-8 AM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$45

45 minutes

$70

60 minutes

$90

About Melody S.

5.0

(35)

Every student is unique and individuals rely on different learning styles. The teaching method of Melody is adjusted to fit the needs and desires of the student, characterizing a plan based around their individual strengths, weaknesses, and music goals. While the focus is founded on teaching the basic fundamentals and developing good technique, the lesson is equally invested in helping students discover and reveal their special and unique musicality. Students recital is held for family and friends, when students can share the musical skills and achievements they have developed. Melody offers a range of experience, genuine enthusiasm for music, and adaptive teaching method to help you develop towards your individual musical goals. She is here to guide you through your musical journey and infuse the wonders of music into your world.

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35 Reviews

Jenny

Student's home

I saw my 9-year old daughter greatly improve in her musical skills thanks to Ms. Melody's dedication to encourage students to reach their full potential! My daughter has experienced a few different piano teachers, and Ms. Melody shines above the rest in teaching piano playing and music theory. Thank you Ms. Melody for encouraging young children's love for music!

Posted Oct 1, 2021

Haydee and Vincent Estrella

Student's home

Ms Melody's name is so very fitting for her talents and personality! We are so glad and lucky to have found her through a quick internet search. Her technical background definitely looks very good on paper, but she is so much more than that. Our son started learning piano with Ms Melody when he was just 4 years old. Even at his young age, Ms Melody treated him with respect and was able to speak and listen to him at his level. She was able to keep his attention and was able to gage when he needed time to just play around. She has a naturally patient demeanor, but is also strict at times, able to detect and hone in on talent, stretching our child's ability. She rewards her students and shows encouragement no matter how big or small their progress. Even during the pandemic, Ms Melody was able to hold "distance" lessons effectively. While holding this lesson format, it still felt as if she was next to our son, carefully watching his fingers and able to listen to changes in dynamics. Realizing our son's innate musical capabilities, she was able to push him forward to more difficult pieces in a short period of time, skipping books along the way, and providing pieces that were still appropriate for his little hands. She has different methods of determining talent, one of which was a test of pitch. We were surprised and proud to find out that our son had perfect pitch. We don't mean to sound so braggy, but it's great when parents are surprised to find out something new about their child... almost like when he took his first steps as a toddler :) Not only did Ms Melody teach piano, she also taught voice, flute, ukelele and many others. She was well loved during her residence in the D.C. area and she was able to create a warm and loving community in her neighborhood as well. Parents from different states such as Virginia, Maryland, and even the District of Columbia were united within her "Music Room". She hosted several recitals across all the musical genres held at both community halls and even her own home, providing beautiful decorations, delicious food/refreshments, awards and giveaways. We truly appreciate and missed her a lot... Highly recommend her!!! :-)

Posted Sep 28, 2021

Kristen

Student's home

Ms. Melody is the best piano teacher I've ever met. She taught my two very energetic sons (ages 10 and 8), and she managed their energy in such a positive way. Her passion for teaching music is evident. She taught my sons how to read notes, inspired them to love playing the piano, and instilled a work ethic in their practicing skills that I had never seen before. Their piano skills increased exponentially under her teaching, and the entire military community on base misses her tremendously. If you want a teacher who cares about your child, who makes you feel like family, and who teaches piano in a brilliant manner, Ms. Melody is the teacher for you!

Posted Aug 4, 2021

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Experience

Owner; Piano and Voice Instructor

Sep, 2012 - Present

Melody Sons Music Room

Individual Piano Instructor

Sep, 2016 - Feb, 2017

Evola Music, USA

Individual Piano Instructor

Jan, 2016 - Jun, 2016

Parks and Recreation Sherwood Community Center, USA

Piano and Voice Instructor

Nov, 2013 - May, 2016

Music and Arts, USA

Pianist/Accompanist

Jan, 2013 - Mar, 2013

Indiana University Southeast Community Chorus

Founder Owner, Piano and Voice Teacher

Jan, 2009 - Mar, 2011

Teklado Musik Pte.Ltd., Singapore

Voice Teacher

Sep, 2008 - Dec, 2011

United World College of Southeast Asia, Singapore

Individual Piano and Voice Teacher, Piano Class Instructor

Jan, 2007 - Dec, 2008

Kawai Music School, Singapore

Assistant Choir Conductor

Sep, 2005 - Dec, 2006

Singapore Local Schools (see description)

CHIJ St. Nicholas Secondary Girls School Fairfield Methodist Secondary School Tanjong Katong Secondary Girls School Singapore Chinese Girls School

Founder Owner, Music Director, Teacher

Apr, 1998 - May, 2006

Teklado School of Music, Philippines

Choir Director

Apr, 1996 - May, 2001

Government Choral Institutions, Philippines (see description)

Philippine Rice Institute Choir, 1998 to 2001. Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources Choir, 1998 to 1999. Research and Extension of Central Luzon State University, 1996 to 1998. Bureau of Post Harvest and Research Extension Choir, 1996.

Education

Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Music Education, Piano, Choral Conducting, Voice

Jun, 1988 - May, 1993

Santa Isabel Conservatory of Music, Philippines

Master of Arts (M.A.), Church Music - Choral Conducting

Jun, 1994 - May, 1995

Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary

Certifications

Certificate in Piano

Aug, 2011

Associated Board of the Royal School of Music

Certificate in Piano

Dec, 2011

Trinity Guildhall - Trinity College of London

Awards

The First Choral Conducting Female Recitalist,

Mar, 1993

Santa Isabel Conservatory of Music, Philippines

Service Award

May, 2003

Teklado School of Music, Philippines

Affiliations

National Federation of Music Clubs

Sep, 2014

Since its founding in 1898, the NFMC has grown into one of the world’s largest music organizations with club and individual members of all ages. The NFMC is chartered by the Congress of the United States, and is the only music organization member of the United Nations. NFMC provides opportunities for musical study, performance and appreciation to more than 200,000 senior, student and junior members in 6,500 music-related clubs and organizations nationwide. Members are professional and amateur musicians, vocalists, composers, dancers, performing artists, arts and music educators, music students, generous music patrons and benefactors, and music lovers of all ages.

Michigan Music Association

Jun, 2016

Michigan Music Association was founded in 1967 as a non-profit, educational organization to perpetuate through high standards an annual competition for students in the state of Michigan. Its goals are to provide the public the opportunity to hear students in competition, to uphold a high standard in music education, provide a public outlet for the artistic talent of music students, and most importantly to help students gain the experience and confidence to develop their musical talents.

Music Teachers National Association

Sep, 2014

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

Virginia Music Teachers Association

Sep, 2014

The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers. The mission is accomplished by members who teach with competence, act with integrity, volunteer services to MTNA programs, provide professional support for colleagues and communities, and comply with all laws and regulations that impact the music teaching profession. The mission calls for an ethical commitment to students, to colleagues, and to society.