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

  • Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music

    Coral Gables, FL

  • Impressive 15-year career as a Professional Song-Plugger, working with Grammy Award-winning songwriters at top music publishers on Music Row.

  • Authored piano courses for the MTSU Commercial Songwriting Program

  • Adjunct Professor for nine years teaching MTSU songwriting students to truly play the piano through her innovative one-of-a-kind curriculum.

  • Graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, internationally renowned school for the arts.

    Interlochen, MI

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

  • Equipped with six Yamaha and Roland Electric Pianos

  • Full-sized 88 weighted keys

  • Individual monitors and personal headphones

Classes

  • Join the lively camaraderie of a group class, because yes, you are allowed to have a good time in a piano lesson!

  • 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.

  • I bring the class to you! Delight in learning at your own pace in the comfort of your home with flexible scheduling.

Teens Adults Seniors