What Does Melody Piano Have to Offer?
Melody Piano is a private piano studio located in Lapeer, Michigan.
My name is Suzan Pleva. I am the instructor and owner.
I have worked very hard to provide a comfortable learning environment for my students to exell in understanding how to become great musicians.
Melody Piano has students from ages 5, to 57 enrolled.
This website is Melody Piano's home.
You will find everything and anything you need to know about the studio here.
I strive to help my students become accomplished musicians, not just piano players. I always say to
play with your heart and mind, not just your fingertips.
My name is Suzan Pleva. I am the instructor and owner.
I have worked very hard to provide a comfortable learning environment for my students to exell in understanding how to become great musicians.
Melody Piano has students from ages 5, to 57 enrolled.
This website is Melody Piano's home.
You will find everything and anything you need to know about the studio here.
I strive to help my students become accomplished musicians, not just piano players. I always say to
play with your heart and mind, not just your fingertips.
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Melody Piano is a proud member of the MTNA, MMTA, and the MDML
I am a proud member of the Music Teachers National Association, The Michigan Music Teachers Association, and the Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League. Being a member of these institutions has helped my studio gain insight to further my students education in musicianship. Please take the time to read below to see what each of these institutions has to offer, and see how it helps with keeping Melody Piano's students up to date with regional, state, and national levels of equivelency.
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Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League
The Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League was founded in 1927. It is an organization of independent piano, vocal and instrumental teachers. The purposes of the League are to promote and encourage the understanding, appreciation and study of the art of music, to evaluate the economic and artistic standards of teachers of music and to promote a closer professional fraternity. The Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League has members from parts of Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.
Michigan Music Teachers Association
The Michigan Music Teachers Association is dedicated to promoting music education and professional standards for our members. We are affiliated with Music Teachers National Association. (MTNA) and abide by their Code of Ethics. Please see below to read both the Michigan Music Teachers associatiion, and the Music Teachers National Associations code of ethics.
Music Teachers National Association
The Music Teachers National Association is dedicated to working towards a more musical tomorrow. Their mission is to advance the value of music study and music making to society and to support the professionalism of music teachers accross the nation. Code of Ethics:
COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS—The teacher shall conduct the relationship with students and families in a professional manner.
COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS—The teacher shall conduct the relationship with students and families in a professional manner.
- The teacher shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students unless the law requires disclosure.
- The teacher shall clearly communicate the expectations of the studio.
- The teacher shall encourage, guide and develop the musical potential of each student.
- The teacher shall treat each student with dignity and respect, without discrimination of any kind.
- The teacher shall respect the student’s right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his/her choice.
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