​​​I offer Piano for Homeschoolers (age 7 and up) Tuesday early afternoons, and Wednesday mornings.  Lessons can be taken privately or with friends. 

 

Private and Partner Lessons are 30 minutes, Group Lessons are 40 minutes, all lessons are held remotely through Zoom.   

 

See pricing below:​

• Private Lesson $140 per month

• Partner Lesson (2 kids) $100 per month

• Small Group Lessons (3 or 4 kids) $75 per month

• Please contact Miss Melissa to schedule a 10 minute phone consultation to make sure this program is a good fit for your child.

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Note: You might also consider my affiliate program Busy Kids do Piano which is a very affordable video lesson option.

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Meet the Teacher

My name is Melissa Ayotte and I have been an early childhood music and piano teacher in Marin County, CA for over 20 years.  I am originally from Mill Valley where I studied piano with Antonia Cippolina beginning at age 5, and I continued studying with Paul Smith at College of Marin after high school.  I play and perform professionally at restaurants, curches and theater groups and currently live in southern Novato with my husband, children and granddaughter.  Please contact me with any questions you may have.

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The Mayron Cole Method

With the Mayron Cole Piano method, your child will learn keyboard geography, rhythm notation and staff notation using fun and engaging activities and games.  This method does not use any tricks or shortcuts (like playing by finger number) and teaches children to be confident musicians, able to play along in duets, ensembles, and any school music program with ease and confidence.  To learn more about the Mayron Cole method, watch this short video

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Taking Lessons on Zoom

I have been teaching online students using Zoom for the past 3 years with amazing results!    Children look forward to seeing me on their computer each week to make music, tell jokes, play games and smile & laugh together.  Almost every student that started on Zoom piano with me is still happily taking lessons this way and they are progressing beautifully.  Parents enjoy the convenience of not having to drive to lessons, not to mention we are not sharing germs!

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At Home Requirements

Prior to your child's first lesson, you will need the following:​

• A piano or keyboard in the home

• A laptop AND a phone or tablet (2 devices) for use during Zoom

• A parent to help with daily practice

• A practice schedule of about 10 minutes per day, 3 to 4 days per week

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​Ready to take the next step?  Contact me to schedule an introductory phone consultation, I look forward to speaking with you about this program and learning more about your child and family!  - Miss Melissa

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