Get the beat with Marty in Knoxville-marching band and orchestral percussion

Marty

Marty graduated with a Bachelors of Music with a concentration in Studio Music and Jazz Performance at the University of Tennessee in 2006 after attending Roane State Community College. While a student at UT, he received various notable scholarships. Marty plans to further his post graduate studies in Music Education in 2010. He’s been teaching since 2000 and teaches drum set as well as marching band and orchestral percussion. Marty has both private and public middle and high school teaching experience as well as extensive performance experience locally and worldwide, from performing in big bands to cruise ships and theaters, night clubs, churches, studios and various corporate events, working with notable musicians. Martin has also performed in professional theatrical productions.Personality rating: easygoing Marty has been teaching with Melody Music Studios since:  10/22/2009

Meet our instructor Brandon in Baltimore!

Brandon attended UMBC in Catonsville, Maryland for 3 years with a major in Psychology and a minor in music, than he transferred and graduated from AACC in Arnold, Maryland in 2010. He first picked up the drum sticks when he was 10 years old and furiously began practicing every waking second that he could. During high school and college, he performed in school ensembles and musical competitions. He also began performing outside of school in bands for pop and rock styles and began writing songs with fellow musicians and recorded 4 albums. They are in the process of recording and releasing their 5th album in the summer of 2011. Brandon has been teaching since 2007 and his styles include traditional rudiments, match grip technique, rock, jazz, Samba, Reggae, punk, heavy metal and double kick patterns.
Personality rating: Easygoing

Brandon has been teaching with Melody Music Studios since: 5/25/2011

Take SKYPE lessons from a two-time Grammy nominated music producer

Doug

Doug graduated from Five Towns College in Dix Hills, NY in 1997 with a Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance. He is a two-time Grammy Nominated music producer, and has been playing guitar since the age of 6. He’s a professional guitarist and singer/songwriter in NYC and produces/performs with notable blues and rock musicians. Doug has been teaching since 1993, and his styles include rock, pop, folk, blues, jazz, R&B, Country, among others.

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A sampling of our five star reviews

We are so proud of our instructors.

Outstanding!

Melody Music is an outstanding service with wonderful instructors. Our daughter has been with Melody Music for almost a year now and we are very happy with her progress. I would highly recommend their services

Rachel is a very patient and skilled instructor my daughter just loves her!

We have been with Melody Music Studios for almost a year now. My daughter loves Rachel’s teaching style. She is flexible and very good at what she does. We were skeptical initially with taking skype lessons, however, we have not been disappointed; Rachel made it so easy.

Love Them!

I absolutely love my lessons and my instructor. I would easily recommend Melody Studios and my instructor to anyone who is considering lessons or really is dedicated to improving their performance skills, etc. No complaints!

Pearl has been playing piano since she was five…

Pearl

Pearl graduated from University of CA in Los Angeles, CA with a Bachelor’s in Political Science.  While at the university, she participated in the UCLA Philharmonic Orchestra, the UCLA Chamber Ensembles from 2008-2009, and the Filipino Choral Group from 2009-2010. Pearl has been playing the piano since she was 5 and the violin since she was 6 years old.  During high school, Pearl studied violin under a Juliard graduate and in college, she studied piano from a doctorate professor and violin from a college professor that held a Bachelors Degree.  Pearl competed in numerous music competitions and performed a piano concertos with an orchestra. Pearl has also performed as violinist in orchestras and traveled to NYC to  Juilliard School of Music to hear world renowned violinist speak to students. Pearl has been teaching since 2012 for both piano and violin, and her styles include classical, Broadway, and pop

Anya is a graduate of The University of Music Arts in Belgrade

Anya

Anya graduated from the University of Music Arts in Belgrade, Serbia with a Bachelor’s in Harp Performance, receiving the highest scores possible.  Than in 2011, she continued her education there to receive her Master’s in Music in Harp Performance.  Anya started playing and studying music when she was 8 years old. During her education before and during college, she has studied under many instructors, offering her a varied education and teaching styles that she feels has helped her pick out what she valued most from each instructor.  Anya participated in numerous competitions and performances, but what she enjoys most is passing on her knowledge to someone else!  She’s been teaching since 2010 and offers classical, pop, jazz, religious, and rock styles.Personality:  outgoing and fun

Our instructor Ken performs in various bands and solo guitar shows

Ken

Ken received his Bachelor in Music performance from San Francisco State University in San Francisco, CA in 2010.  Ken has been performing for off Broadway shows, various bands, and solo guitarist in the Bay Area since 2006, as well as performing on cruise ship lines. Ken has been a session musician for major recordings since 2008, and has been teaching since 2007. He offers classical, jazz, rock, blues, and country styles.Personality rating:  easygoing

Katie traveled with The Boulder Youth Symphony

Katie

While working on her degrees, Katie traveled throughout Europe with the Boulder Youth Symphony and the Colorado Youth Symphony. She also played in Carnegie Hall with the Flint Youth Symphony and was the featured soloist with the Fort Lewis Percussion Ensemble, Fort Lewis Wind Symphony, Un Poco Trio and the Symphonic Anime Orchestra. She played with multiple orchestras, bands and chamber ensembles. She graduated with her BA and MM in Clarinet Performance, Katie enjoys free lancing in the Front Range and plays regularly with various chamber ensembles. She is the founder and director of the Symphonic Anime Orchestra that tours around the US. Katie uses today’s most current technology allowing students to hear and interact with their musical education. She dedicates most of her time to her private students making sure that individuals find the best curriculum and learning environment for them to succeed and enjoy.