Business Details
We have been providing expert stringed instrument instruction in the St. Louis, MO area for over twenty years. Our team brings together five decades of combined performance and teaching experience across guitar, violin, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and more. We specialize in personalized lessons for students of all ages and skill levels, ensuring each learner receives tailored guidance. Our curriculum includes not only instrument training but also songwriting, music theory, and recording technology lessons. We operate a professional music studio in Union, MO, equipped with modern teaching resources and a supportive atmosphere. Our founder, Mel Parker, has earned multiple national championships and a full scholarship in violin from Southern Illinois University, demonstrating our commitment to mastery.
We adhere to the highest professional standards, being members of the American String Teachers Association and the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Our problemsolving approach helps students overcome technical challenges and achieve measurable progress in their musical journey. We prioritize client satisfaction by offering flexible scheduling, online lessons worldwide, and a welcoming environment for families. Our proven track record includes successful performances with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and numerous televised music productions. We are dedicated to empowering musicians across Missouri and beyond to unlock their true potential.
We adhere to the highest professional standards, being members of the American String Teachers Association and the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Our problemsolving approach helps students overcome technical challenges and achieve measurable progress in their musical journey. We prioritize client satisfaction by offering flexible scheduling, online lessons worldwide, and a welcoming environment for families. Our proven track record includes successful performances with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and numerous televised music productions. We are dedicated to empowering musicians across Missouri and beyond to unlock their true potential.
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of proven instructional experience.
- Our founder holds multiple national championships and an Emmy award.
- We serve students of all ages in Missouri and online.
- Our instructors are certified members of major music teaching associations.
- We give drum lessons with stringed training in St. Louis.
Services
Guitar Lessons
We provide personalized guitar lessons for beginners to advanced players, focusing on technique, tone, and musicality. Our instructors tailor curriculum to each student's goals, whether for personal enjoyment or performance preparation. This approach ensures steady progress and musical confidence in playing.
Violin Instruction
Our violin program blends classical technique with contemporary styles, serving students of all ages. We emphasize proper posture, bow control, and expressive phrasing to develop a rich tone. This disciplined yet supportive method helps learners achieve virtuosity and artistic creative enjoyment.
Songwriting Theory
We offer songwriting and music theory lessons that teach composition, harmony, and arrangement techniques. Our curriculum guides students for creating original pieces and deep understanding of musical structure. This knowledge empowers musicians to enhance their creative performance and professional recording projects.
Drum Lessons
We deliver customized drum lessons that cover rhythm, technique, and musical styles for all skill levels. Our instructors use modern practice methods and personalized feedback to accelerate progress. Students gain confidence and develop a solid foundation for musical ensemble playing together.
Online Lessons
We provide virtual music lessons accessible worldwide, covering instrument, theory, and production topics. Our online platform delivers the same expert instruction as our physical studio, ensuring consistent quality and convenience. Students can progress at their own pace while receiving personalized guidance.
Reviews (1)
Ann Myers
Oct 06, 2014
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After about 6 years instructing my son, Ronnie, on guitar, I do not simply view Mel as an instructor but as a family friend. Mel has helped my 17 year old become an absolutely awesome and well-rounded musician...something I will forever be thankful for. My son's skills go so far beyond what most people would assume of a teenager after 6 short years, that I understand just how lucky we were to find Mel.
The teacher is EVERYTHING in music! True, Ronnie has natural talent but without Mel, it would have gone nowhere. I know how important the teacher is, as I was a piano major in college.
Mel is easy going, energetic, inspiring, and one of the finest musician/teachers anywhere around. I still don't understand how Union, Missouri got so lucky! The last couple years, Mel has been teaching Ronnie scales, modes, and how music is actually put together, so Ronnie can really improvise.
The other thing Mel has taught Ronnie to do so well is to figure out music without needing sheet music, by ear...something I never taught to do when I was young. I call my Ronnie MY Carlos Santana. We feel blessed to have Mel in our lives.
The teacher is EVERYTHING in music! True, Ronnie has natural talent but without Mel, it would have gone nowhere. I know how important the teacher is, as I was a piano major in college.
Mel is easy going, energetic, inspiring, and one of the finest musician/teachers anywhere around. I still don't understand how Union, Missouri got so lucky! The last couple years, Mel has been teaching Ronnie scales, modes, and how music is actually put together, so Ronnie can really improvise.
The other thing Mel has taught Ronnie to do so well is to figure out music without needing sheet music, by ear...something I never taught to do when I was young. I call my Ronnie MY Carlos Santana. We feel blessed to have Mel in our lives.