Who it's for
- Beginners through intermediate students
- Classical foundation with room for pop, hymn, and film
- I specialize in beginners of all ages
What you'll learn
Students learn far more than simply how to play notes on the piano.
Lessons may include:
Every lesson is customized to the student's goals, age, experience, learning style, and musical interests.
Some students love classical repertoire. Others want movie music, pop songs, hymns, jazz, worship music, or Broadway.
We build a path that keeps students challenged while helping them fall in love with making music.
A Library as Individual as Every Student
One of the greatest advantages of private lessons is that students don't have to fit into a single curriculum.
While Piano Adventures is my primary teaching series, I draw from an extensive library of carefully selected method books, repertoire collections, composition resources, and popular music to match each student's interests, goals, and learning style.
Whether a student dreams of playing Beethoven, movie themes, worship music, video game music, jazz, Broadway, or simply wants to play for personal enjoyment, I have resources to support that journey.
Featured Method Series
Piano Literature
Students gradually explore beautiful classical repertoire from every musical period—not just exercises, but real music worth playing.
Popular Styles
Many students enjoy supplementing their lessons with movie themes, Disney, pop, jazz, blues, Christmas music, worship music, Broadway, and other contemporary styles. These books help develop musical skills while keeping lessons fun and motivating.
Composition & Creativity
Students who enjoy creating music can learn to compose their own original pieces. Composition helps reinforce music theory, creativity, listening skills, and musical confidence. Composition projects are completely optional but highly encouraged for interested students.
Your Lessons, Your Goals
Every student comes to lessons for a different reason.
Some are preparing for competitions or auditions.
Some want a strong classical foundation.
Some simply want to play their favorite songs.
Some parents want structured musical training.
Others simply want their child to develop a lifelong love of music.
Private lessons give us the flexibility to create an individualized path that fits each student's goals while building solid musicianship along the way.
Formats & scheduling
Lessons are available both in-person and online.
Students may choose:
- ●Weekly 30-minute lessons
- ●Weekly 45-minute lessons
- ●Weekly 60-minute lessons
Online students receive the same individualized instruction through Zoom using high-quality music settings.
Pricing & policies
30 minutes: $55 per lesson 45 minutes: $75 per lesson 60 minutes: $95 per lesson
Students may participate in optional studio recitals throughout the year. Recitals are intended to celebrate progress in a relaxed, encouraging environment and are never required.
Related Piano Lesson Pages
What Students Say
“Piano lessons with Melissa were a delight. She was warm, encouraging and precise. She saw what I could become and held me to it.”
Michael Draut
Piano student
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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