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Melody Tree Studios
Melody Tree Studios: Nurturing young musicians with patient, engaging lessons and inspiring recitals.
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Melody Tree Studios: Nurturing young musicians with patient, engaging lessons and inspiring recitals.
Melody Tree Studios in Saint Paul offers piano and violin with Rachel, and guitar, drums, and songwriting with Shawn, at 1477 Ashland Ave. Praised for patience, kindness, and responsive communication, instructors tailor lessons to each child and celebrate progress. The school hosts regular recitals—twice yearly plus a student-only event—plus workshops, with small-group and individual lessons and flexible virtual options during the pandemic.
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Personalized instruction for all ages and skill levels, focusing on technique, theory, and fun repertoire.
Expert guidance in violin playing, tailored to individual learning styles and musical interests.
Comprehensive lessons in guitar and drums, covering basics to advanced techniques with hands-on practice.
Creative coaching in songwriting, including chord progressions, lyrics, and composition for aspiring musicians.
Regular student recitals and special workshops to showcase progress and enhance musical skills in a supportive setting.
Offering in-person and virtual lessons, with individual or small group sessions to accommodate diverse needs and schedules.
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Overall rating
Michael Shewmaker
Rachel and Shawn are most excellent instructors. Rachel teaches piano and violin. Shawn teaches guitar, drums, and song writing. They host regular recitals where one gets to see the progress of all of their students. Our child currently has Rachel for piano lessons. Rachel has been very adept at finding ways to teach a frequently stubborn learner.
Kara Guerra
Rachel is an amazing teacher. She is so in tune with her students’ needs. She helps them find music they love and are excited to play, she communicates with them respectfully (she is very talented at guiding shy/quiet kids), and always keeps learning something new fun and engaging. My children, who are very different in their learning styles, love taking both piano and violin lessons at Melody Tree Studios.
Melissa Harley
Several years ago, my twins began taking piano lessons from Rachel at Melody Tree Studios. She has been truly amazing and is the perfect teacher for my kids. When my son began showing interest in songwriting, Rachel started him off and alternated piano with songwriting. Later, Rachel's husband, Sean, began offering songwriting lessons, so my son began taking separate lessons with Sean in addition to piano with Rachel. I have been very so impressed with the songs my son has written so far under Sean's mentorship. Sean is patient and rather than writing the melodies and lyrics for my son, he guides and steers him in the right direction. Sean has introduced him to various chord progressions, helped him understand lyrics and rhyme, and helped foster my son's natural talent. I am so pleased to say that one of my son's songs recently made the top 10 in the Song Academy Young Songwriter's Competition for the International 8-12 year old category. He couldn't have done it without Sean's guidance and inspiration! Thank you Sean and Rachel for the love and care you've given our kids over the years. You are the best!
Jennifer M.
My son has been taking piano lessons at Melody Tree Studios for almost three years now. Rachel is kind and patient with my son and he continues to enjoy his lessons. Melody Tree Studios has been flexible during the pandemic, quickly pivoting to virtual lessons in 2020 and offering in-person lessons once life opened up again. Small group and individual lessons have been available. Rachel offers regular recitals and workshops to keep the children engaged. I would highly recommend Melody Tree Studios.
Deborah Reichert
Rachel is a fantastic teacher. She is patient, kind, and responsive. My daughter started piano lessons with Rachel 3 years ago when she was in kindergarten. She always enjoys going to her lessons and has shown wonderful progress. As a family we love attending the recitals twice a year and my daughter enjoys the special “student only” recital that is held annually. Another plus is that my younger children can play in Rachel’s wonderful yard while the older has her lesson. Very highly recommend Rachel!
