Malena's Music Studio

Malena's Music Studio

About

My background:

I am a classically trained pianist and have been teaching for seven years. I graduated Cum Laude in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Utah.

Teaching Philosophy:

In the 1700s (around the time of Bach) if you couldn’t improvise, you couldn’t work as a musician. Before sheet music was widely available, music was closer to a language that performers were expected to speak fluently. Today, many musicians are dependent on the page.

One of my goals for my students is to focus on developing that fluency. I want my students to create their own arrangements, transpose with ease, and improvise with confidence, on top of reading what is on the page.

Well-rounded musicians play more often and with greater joy. They learn songs faster, explore music on their own, and develop a deeper, more personal relationship with their instrument. When that happens, the piano becomes a source of inspiration rather than an obligation. It calls to them even when no assignments are due.

I believe that every student possesses their own form of genius, and my role as a teacher is to recognize it, nurture it, and provide the tools that allow it to shine.

Lesson Options:

At my home studio or in your home

Flexible lesson lengths and schedules


Highlights

1 employee
Serves Taylorsville, UT

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claire W.

My 5 year old is so excited to come to lessons. Malena is great with kids and engages my daughter by playing games with her on and off the bench. She is already playing songs that my husband and I recognize. Malena is exactly what my daughter needs. So happy we found each other!
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October 10, 2025

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stephanie T.

Malena has taught my son for years and I recently started taking lessons from her as well. She has an exceptional gift for balancing technical instruction with creativity. She tailors her lessons to your goals and has the ability to explain concepts so clearly. She is great at improvising, pivoting lesson plans (when we come ill-prepared) and we are inspired every time we hear her play. She has a genuine passion. I 1000% recommend.
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August 13, 2025

Services offered

Piano
Synthesizer
Music Theory