Find the BEST piano lessons with Melissa DiGrazio Learning to play the piano is a fun, worthwhile and life-enhancing activity. It's also a wonderful way-- for children and adults-- to develop increased patience, self-discipline, motivation, confidence and self-esteem.
Why Take Piano Lessons?
Whether you are just starting to play the piano, or you already know how to play-- yet desire to advance your skills-- Melissa DiGrazio's proven, professional instruction will help you make measurable and joyful progress, whatever your age or playing level.
Why Take Piano Lessons?
Whether you are just starting to play the piano, or you already know how to play-- yet desire to advance your skills-- Melissa DiGrazio's proven, professional instruction will help you make measurable and joyful progress, whatever your age or playing level.
Piano Instruction at Angell's through Melissa's FootNotes!
FootNotes Studio offers piano classes here at Angell’s School of Dance in our private music studio! Miss Melissa has been teaching piano for over 10 years in the Central Virginia area to adults as well as to both public and home schooled students. To REGISTER and/or any questions, please contact: Melissa DiGrazio, Owner of FootNotes Email: footnotesstudio@comcast.net Phone: (434) 242-0605 (call or text) Website: www.footnotesstudio.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/FootNotesStudio Payments to: FootNotes Studio and due by first lesson AVAILABLE OPTIONS:
INTRO to PIANO- Semi-private (2 to 3 students) class for 5 & 6 year olds to learn music theory and piano skills using developmentally appropriate games, activities, and exercises. A great way to build a foundation for future private lessons for any instrument. Sessions run continuously through the year. Call or email for availability of days and times. PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS - Beginner and intermediate lessons available for students at least 7 years old and older (or 6 yrs old for if child has taken at least 1 session of Intro to Piano and with teacher recommendation). Call or email for availability of days and times. Lessons may start any time during the year. |
TO REGISTER: Visit www.footnotesstudio.com and click the left menu option “Registration”. You will be contacted about details, policies, payments, etc.
Ask about FREE 15-minute assessment/placement consultations! |
Meet Miss Melissa!
Melissa DiGrazio started dancing at the age of 5 and continued her training studying ballet, tap, and jazz at Kathleen Academy of Dance in Hillsborough, N.J. There she was trained to teach the 3-6 year old program as well as tap and jazz classes for children and adults. Other dance training includes classes at Broadway Dance Center in NYC and workshops throughout NJ, VA, and NY. She has been teaching dance here at Angell’s School of Dance since 2003!
Throughout her childhood, she participated in school choirs, dance performances, and musicals. Miss Melissa graduated from Piscataway High School in 1993 with honors and was part of the award winning Concert Choir, and won the lead roles of Peggy Sawyer in "42nd Street" and Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz."
In July 1998 she received her Kindermusik certification and began teaching the following fall. She graduated Cum Laude from Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J. in May 1999 with a B.A. in Music. She has been working "for" children for the past 19-years with roles of camp counselor & director, after-school teacher, dance teacher, pre-school music teacher, piano teacher & substitute.
She is a member of the Charlottesville Music Teachers Association and is currently the music teacher at Millstone of Ivy Preschool. She is highly involved with "Camp Happy Times", a one-week summer camp for children with cancer, and has been a counselor there since 1998. Melissa and her daughter Meredith live at Lake Monticello. In her spare time (yeah, right!) Melissa spends loving the outdoors, especially the beach, and relaxing with family and friends.
Melissa DiGrazio started dancing at the age of 5 and continued her training studying ballet, tap, and jazz at Kathleen Academy of Dance in Hillsborough, N.J. There she was trained to teach the 3-6 year old program as well as tap and jazz classes for children and adults. Other dance training includes classes at Broadway Dance Center in NYC and workshops throughout NJ, VA, and NY. She has been teaching dance here at Angell’s School of Dance since 2003!
Throughout her childhood, she participated in school choirs, dance performances, and musicals. Miss Melissa graduated from Piscataway High School in 1993 with honors and was part of the award winning Concert Choir, and won the lead roles of Peggy Sawyer in "42nd Street" and Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz."
In July 1998 she received her Kindermusik certification and began teaching the following fall. She graduated Cum Laude from Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J. in May 1999 with a B.A. in Music. She has been working "for" children for the past 19-years with roles of camp counselor & director, after-school teacher, dance teacher, pre-school music teacher, piano teacher & substitute.
She is a member of the Charlottesville Music Teachers Association and is currently the music teacher at Millstone of Ivy Preschool. She is highly involved with "Camp Happy Times", a one-week summer camp for children with cancer, and has been a counselor there since 1998. Melissa and her daughter Meredith live at Lake Monticello. In her spare time (yeah, right!) Melissa spends loving the outdoors, especially the beach, and relaxing with family and friends.