ONLINE and IN PERSON SINGING LESSONS and PIANO LESSONS are AVAILABLE NOW!
Welcome!
My name is Melissa-Marie Shriner, and I'm glad you're here! Please reach out if you're curious about singing or piano lessons. Now is your time to fulfill your musical dreams and goals, and I'm excited to help you do that!
Music Lessons for the Beginning Musician and Singer
Welcome to Melissa Shriner Music Studios, where all are welcome!
Specializing in teaching beginners of all ages, from 8 years old to senior!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
PIANO:
I teach contemporary chording lessons in order to accompany oneself on piano and to write your own original music! Play and sing your favourite pop, folk and gospel songs within the first lesson! It is so easy to learn to play by chords! Most students are performing full songs within the first or second lesson! I go step by step in understanding how the musical scale and chords communicate with each other, and dispel the mystery within chord progressions. It's fun, it's easy, and you will feel like you are walking on air by the time you are finished your lesson!
SINGING:
Learn to mix head and chest voice for a blended sound from top to bottom. Learn to find the magic within each song and connect to the lyrics and your audience. Learn great technique that will span many genres of music and above all, have fun learning about great singing! If tuning has always been a struggle, I can help you learn to hear the pitches accurately, every time. If rhythm has got you in a bind, I will help untangle that web and help you find your inner drummer!
Each lesson is tailored to the singer, and their needs on that day. I use the goals of the singer, my gift of intuition and a finely tuned ear to help guide and hear what needs to be approached each lesson.
Lessons are available for beginners and for professionals. I teach singers of all ability levels, from professional career singers, to the beginner or amateur who sings for the sheer pleasure of it (but might want to sound a little better!)
If you have always wanted to improve your singing voice or your piano skills, now is your time! Lessons are one on one and are held in my studio, which is a very safe, comfortable environment.
You will be smiling and feel a sense of inner confidence before you leave your lesson, Guaranteed!
My Philosophy...
A good musician has the ability to take listeners on a musical journey and make spirits soar through song... and sound great in the process!
It takes more than the nuts and bolts of music lessons to produce such a musician. I believe that passion, confidence and unlocking a strong sense of musical identity are key elements to finding your true musical potential. It is my delight as a music instructor to guide my students towards this goal.
While good, solid technique is of utmost importance, learning to make magic through songs is of equal importance. This is what captivates an audience, and is of major importance to me as a teacher. In my opinion, it’s not good enough to just “sing or play correctly”; the musician must connect with the audience and tell their story.
There is something deep in the core of a person that drives them towards success in any area of life. As a natural encourager I believe I have a gentle way of pushing my students beyond what even they think they are capable of, simply because I am not afraid of any limitations they may have placed upon themselves. I'm not afraid of any fear you may have... We work together to break through fear to find freedom!
You can do it!