Welcome! I have been teaching music in various forms for 6 years - with my private studio running for 3 of those years. I received my bachelor's degree in music with an emphasis on teaching voice, and I received my master's degree in teaching after that. I taught choir and guitar for three years in public school before switching to teaching privately. I have taken so much joy in singing, playing, and performing, and I now desire to help my students enjoy learning music as well! I strive to create a positive environment for musicians to learn about themselves as they encounter music. I focus on teaching acoustic & classical guitar, beginning p

Hey there! I'm Melva Tanoto, your go-to for all things piano and music theory in Meridian, ID. Whether you're just starting out or looking to fine-tune your skills, I've got you covered with personalized lessons tailored to your musical journey. With a focus on nurturing your strengths and creativity, I aim to make learning music an enjoyable and enriching experience. Ready to dive into the world of music? Let's get started and make some beautiful tunes together!

I was trained in classical piano in my home-town in Ukraine (formerly part of the U.S.S.R.). I have been playing piano since the age of eight, and have been teaching piano lessons for the past eleven years. I believe experience is the most important factor in successful teaching. I have two musical degrees in theory and piano. I moved to the United States over five years ago. Music is my passion, and working with students and watching them progress to higher levels gives me a great deal of satisfaction and happiness. I have spent most of my time teaching music to all age groups from kindergartners to adults. I like working with both beginning...

Rebekah Carter holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Cornish College of the Arts. Ms. Carter is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano (NCTM) through the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Her style is described as "warm, outgoing, engaging, enthusiastic." Ms. Carter has held numerous positions in pedagogical professional organizations. She teaches workshops to teachers and students, adjudicates for competitions, and presents for professional conferences. She studied Piano Performance with Dr. Peter Mack and Dr. Thomas Otten. Ms. Carter was awarded the Tholen Fellowship from Portland Piano ...

Hello! I have been playing piano for many years. I first started learning music theory, concepts at 6 years old from an older cousin who was autistic, but a genius. He played any kind of music by ear. He played multiple instruments as well, besides the piano. He was also an exceptional artist, painting and drawing anything around him from people, to animals and nature. At 10 years old he told my mom that he taught me everything he knew (except reading music notes, which he didn’t read, and said I needed a real piano teacher). I continued to play on my own and the ability to recognize how to break music down by ear and at 12 years old, I ta