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Open House 2025 is Coming
Join us for an intergalactic celebration of music and community on May 4, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Melody Mart! Whether you’re a...
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Mar 171 min read
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Meet Jordan Foster
Jordan Foster has been an integral part of Melody Mart for 13 years, teaching upright bass, bass guitar, and music theory to middle...
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Mar 81 min read
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Meet Al Joseph
Al Joseph has been a dedicated music educator at Melody Mart since his mid-twenties, teaching violin to students ages four and up. With...
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Mar 81 min read
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Meet Leslie Raich
Leslie Raich, a Melody Mart teacher since 2020, teaches piano and theory. She adapts to each student’s learning style
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Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Meet Ashley Beck
Ashley Beck, a Melody Mart teacher for a decade, blends passion and experience to make music education fun and freeing.
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Nov 16, 20241 min read
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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 15, 20243 min read
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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 13, 20241 min read
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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 13, 20244 min read
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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 8, 20241 min read
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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 7, 20242 min read
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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 12, 20242 min read
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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 12, 20241 min read
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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 12, 20243 min read
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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 13, 20242 min read
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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 9, 20241 min read
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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 9, 20241 min read
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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 8, 20242 min read
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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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Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Meet Davis Young
Davis Young has 20 years of experience with the piano and 15 years with percussion. He teaches percussion, piano, and music theory at...
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Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Meet Isaih Brown
Music Educator, Vocalist, and Choral Director Isaih Brown is an aspiring educator, musician, director, and singer who has an esteemed...
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Aug 3, 20244 min read
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