​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 almost 30 years of experience teaching piano lessons to students of all ages & levels, including a university teaching assistantship while pursuing her master's degree.
  • She has served as a church pianist for almost 20 years.
  • In the past, she taught elementary & middle school general music classes, as well as conducted youth choir & instrumental ensemble.

Interesting Facts

  • 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 a sweet dog.  (Once in a while, a pet may attend 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.  
"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