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Nov 181 min read
Meet Leslie Reich
Leslie Raich has been age of 5, focusing on piano and voice. She has been part of the Melody Mart team since March 2020, where she...
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Nov 161 min read
Meet Ashley Beck
Ashley Beck began her musical journey at the age of 8, discovering a passion for both piano and voice that would shape her future. With...
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Nov 153 min read
Meet June Schmidt
June Schmidt has been an integral part of the Melody Mart team for the past 8 years, bringing her extensive 52 years of musical...
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Nov 131 min read
Meet Guadalupe Esquivel Jr.
Guadalupe Esquivel Jr. is an accomplished musician with a rich background in woodwind performance, specializing in bassoon. He began his...
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Nov 134 min read
Meet Esperanza Salgado
Esperanza Salgado is a dedicated flutist, music educator, and advocate whose career exemplifies her commitment to the transformative...
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Nov 81 min read
Meet Alyssa Stanley
Alyssa brings nine years of musical experience to her role as an instructor at Melody Mart, where they has been teaching for the past two...
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Nov 72 min read
Meet Hector Lara
Hector Lara Jr. is a music educator at Melody Mart and has years of experience teaching various instruments. He began his musical journey...
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Nov 14 min read
Organizational tips for Musicians!
Disclaimer: This blog contains affiliate links, we earn from qualifying purchases. I cannot tell you how much time and energy I could...
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Oct 122 min read
Meet DK Bass
DK Bass’s musical journey began at only 7 years old and was marked by an exploration of a wide array of instruments commonly found in...
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Oct 123 min read
Better Than Band: Starting Musicians Right
"Better Than Band" isn’t just a cheeky (yet catchy) name—it’s our commitment to supporting school bands and providing young musicians...
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Sep 121 min read
Meet Madeline Gloss
With 60 years of musical experience and a passion for teaching, Madeline Gloss has been a staple at Melody Mart for over 30 years. A...
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Sep 123 min read
Meet Frank Anastos
Frank Anastos, a cherished guitar instructor at Melody Mart since 1976, has become a cornerstone of the store’s music community. His...
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Sep 122 min read
Why Your Review Matters: Support Your Favorite Music Shop Grow
Our mission goes beyond selling products and offering services—we aim to build a vibrant community where creativity, music, and culture...
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Aug 132 min read
Meet Raven Huang
Raven Huang (they/them) is a dedicated multi-instrumentalist with a deep passion for contemporary and new music. They primarily play the...
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Aug 132 min read
Meet Craig Buckner
Craig Buckner is a drummer, educator, and businessman. He graduated from DePaul University Chicago with an M.M. in Jazz Studies in 2021....
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Aug 91 min read
Meet Maddie Gloss
Maddie has dedicated 60 years to music, with 30 of those years spent teaching at Melody Mart. She instructs students aged 10 and up,...
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Aug 91 min read
Meet Mary Cannek
Mary Cannek is one of our longest standing music instructor at Melody Mart with a rich history spanning over 50 years. Mary's lifelong...
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Aug 82 min read
Meet Liz Limon
Liz Limon began her musical journey as a young band and church choir member at the age of 9. Over the years, she has explored a diverse...
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Aug 71 min read
Meet Daniel Gayden
Daniel Gayden is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter and drummer, holds a Bachelor of Music from Western Michigan University. With 15 years...
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