​Inspiring Creativity in Every Student

​Learning to play the piano is a process that takes time and effort.  I want each of my students to enjoy the journey and to LOVE making music along the way at every level.  It is important to me that my students not only learn to play artistically, but also that they develop the skills to share their own unique, creative musical voice with others.  My students learn to read music, compose & arrange music, play from lead sheets, & perform with confidence.

Education & Experience

Melody Troutner earned her bachelor's & master's degrees in Piano Performance from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, graduating summa cum laude. She has over 20 years of experience teaching piano lessons to students of all ages & levels, including a university teaching assistantship while pursuing her master's degree.

Both serving as a church pianist & working as an accompanist for many years have provided real-life  experience using her skills.

A former middle school English teacher, Mrs. Troutner enjoys working with student groups.  She has taught elementary & middle school general music classes and has also conducted youth choir & instrumental ensemble. As a trained Kindermusik early childhood music educator, she is passionate about the importance of musical experiences in early childhood.
"I appreciate the way you have challenged them to reach above and beyond expectations and 'go for the gusto.' ​You pushed all three of them to be the best they could be, and as a mother ​I appreciate that more than words can say."
Mother of elementary- & intermediate-level students

Interesting Facts about Mrs. T

  • During a summer missions trip to Germany & Austria as a college student, she was able to visit Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, Austria.  ​​
  • The Troutners have two lovable pet cats and two sweet dogs.   (Once in a while, a pet attends a piano lesson!)
  • She was a band student growing up, playing clarinet in concert band from junior high through her first year of grad school.  The experience of playing in band & other instrumental ensembles greatly impacted her musical growth.
  • She lived in Seoul, South Korea, for 3 years & still remembers some Korean.  An-yang-ha-say-o!