A native of Chicago, Melissa received her Master of Music from DePaul University and her Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University.  Melissa loves teaching students of all ages and many of her students have gone on to win college music scholarships.  She has performed with the Los Angeles and Chicago operas, and when not making music, she can be found playing beach volleyball!

What are people saying about lessons with Melissa:

“Melissa has the gifts and ability to motivate and inspire my daughter Olivia like no otherteacher. I think it is because Melissa truly believes in her heart that Olivia can one day be a “star”. And because Melissa believes it—Olivia believes it. Melissa is so caring, so enthusiastic, and so expert at guiding the development, that I literally cannot say enough, or express fully our appreciation of her.”

–S.  Timm-Thompson

“Time flies when I’m having a lesson because Melissa makes it fun and enjoyable. If you truly want to grow and reach your full potential, I definitely recommend taking lessons with Melissa  She’s really nice too!

–K. Landin, Junior at Fenton High School