Hey, I’m Melissa Taylor.
Want to see how fun learning piano can really be? I’ll show you with the Taylor Technique.
My unique “play-first” method has you playing cool music with both hands on day one!
Perfect for:
Songwriters
Singers wanting to accompany themselves
Students burned out by traditional lessons
Play-for-fun musicians
Anyone dreaming about flipping through their favorite songbooks and playing for pure enjoyment
Teens wanting to play in school rock band or commercial music ensembles
Lifelong learners who’ve always wanted to play
Anyone who wants to learn piano from a fun perspective!
About Melissa
Why I Teach
Piano took on a new role for me after a successful 15-year career as a professional song plugger, where I worked with Grammy-winning songwriters at top publishers on Music Row.
I was invited by Odie Blackmon, head of the Commercial Songwriting Department at MTSU, to design a piano course specifically for commercial songwriting majors. I drew on my extensive experience as a song plugger and my formal music education to craft a distinctive curriculum.
Initially created to equip young songwriters for careers in the music industry, this innovative program has evolved into what I proudly call the Taylor Technique.
Now, I enthusiastically share my innovative “play-first” method with teenagers, adults, and seniors who are ready to truly play the piano.
What students are saying:
“She absolutely LOVES to teach piano.”
“In 12 weeks I went from a total beginner to accompanying myself singing Adele’s ‘Make You Feel My Love’.”
“Professor Taylor is the Ted Lasso of piano.”
“I think she could make a rock excited about learning piano. Very encouraging and supportive.”
The Studio

Classes
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Join the lively camaraderie of a group class, because yes, you are allowed to have a good time in a piano lesson!
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If one-on-one learning feels more your style, my individual classes are the perfect fit for you! Enjoy the freedom to learn at your own pace with flexible scheduling.
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I bring the class to you! Delight in learning at your own pace in the comfort of your home with flexible scheduling.