Melvin Piano Studio

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One of the goals when I teach piano lessons to adults and kids is to teach them the basics and fundimentals of how to play the piano. While doing that I also like to teach them songs that they enjoy from the radio or songs they enjoy from movies. I also like to approch teaching musical concepts and theory concepts through games and inovative ways.

One of the best parts about what I do is when a student gets or understands something for the first time. The aha moment when the light balb goes off in there minds . I have the combined experiance off teaching for 11 years and getting a BA in Music from George Mason Univeristy ( January 2004 -May 2008) and my mastors in piano pedagogy graduate Fall 2011 . In my masters program I learned about different methods to teach both kids and adults the piano .

Highlights

Serves Herndon , VA

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Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard

Interested musical styles

Classical, I can make recommendations

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

One of the things I like to do with students is along with teaching them the basics of how to play the piano . I like to teach them songs that they recognize from the radio and movies.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Piano Instructor (2009-present)

Self-employed

Manages personal Piano studio for conducting individual one-on-one piano lessons for students
Submits monthly invoices to customers and accounts for handling check and cash payments
Develops student instruction roadmaps and creates weekly individual plans aligned to the roadmap
Organized multiple studio recitals for 100+ students with over 300 attendees combined; developed agenda, organized logistics, coordinated with customers and executed event within time and budget
Conducts outreach to customers for assess progress and satisfaction enabling continual process improvement.

Musika Music Instructor (September 2011-2019)

Independent Contractor

Conducts piano lessons for corporate music store providing piano instruction on a one on one basis.
Engages with parents to determine effectiveness of lesson plan and modifies plan based on feedback.
Submits invoices to Musika Music on a monthly schedule and manages revenue from business
Works extensively with the corporate partner on ensuring that corporate policies are adhered to as an independent contractor representative; coordinates extensively with Musika employee teammates
Ensures open communication with parents on behalf of Musika to convey recital information and musical events.

EDUCATION

George Mason MM Fall 2011 in Piano Pedagogy and Performance (GMU)
George Mason University January 2004- May 2008, B.A in Music
Landmark College, June 2001- December 2003; degree earned A.A. in Music

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

30 minutes $100 a month

45 minutes $120 a month

60 minutes $140 a month

How did you get started teaching?

I started teaching as part of masters program at George Mason University . Through my masters program at George Mason I learned about different methods and ways to teach adults and kids.

What types of students have you worked with?

I have worked with students as young as 4 through adults.

Services offered

Piano