Our teaching philosophy is centered on Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset Theory as detailed in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. A fixed mindset believes that intelligence is static, while a growth mindset believes that intelligence can be developed. Students with growth mindsets seek challenges, persist through failures, see effort as key, and learn from criticism.

Melody students leave their lessons having attained the following three things: a life-long love of music; the skills to perform written and improvised music in a plethora of styles; and a growth mindset which prioritizes work ethic.

We currently offer lessons in saxophone, flute, clarinet, voice, piano, and composition.