Who it's for
- High school drum majors
- College music majors
- Future music educators
- Church music directors
- Community choir directors
- Orchestra and band conductors
- Anyone wishing to develop stronger rehearsal and conducting skills
What you'll learn
- Baton and free-hand conducting
- Beat patterns
- Cueing
- Preparatory gestures
- Expressive conducting
- Left-hand independence
- Score study
- Score analysis
- Rehearsal planning
- Rehearsal techniques
- Conducting choral, orchestral, and instrumental ensembles
- Musical interpretation
- Leadership and communication
- Conducting for worship services and church music
Formats & scheduling
- In-person in Farmington, UT
- Online available
- 45/60-minute sessions recommended
Every conducting student has different goals. Lessons are tailored to individual needs—whether preparing for college auditions, developing classroom conducting skills, improving church music leadership, or refining professional conducting technique.
Pricing & policies
45 minutes: $75 per lesson 60 minutes: $95 per lesson
Dr. Melissa Mills holds a Ph.D. in Choral Music Education, is a former university professor, and is the founder and conductor of Utah Youth Singers and Bel Canto Women's Chorus. She brings extensive experience conducting choirs, teaching conducting, adjudicating, and preparing ensembles for successful performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarship Funding May Be Available
The Music Studio is an approved provider for two Utah scholarship programs that may help eligible families pay for private music lessons.
Two Ways Scholarship Funds May Help
Utah Fits All Scholarship
The Music Studio is an approved Utah Fits All provider. Eligible Utah K-12 students may be able to use scholarship funds for qualifying private music instruction, including voice, piano, organ, and music theory lessons.
Scholarship eligibility, awards, approved expenses, and payment authorization are determined by the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program.
Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship
The Music Studio is an approved provider for the Children First Education Fund Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship. Eligible students with qualifying disabilities may be able to receive funding toward private music lessons.
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts are determined by the Children First Education Fund.
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