By Olivia Heale, Co-Founder When families ask what makes Melody Music Co-Op different, my answer usually surprises them. I don’t start with our RCM and ABRSM accreditation. I don’t start with competition results or years of experience. I start with a question: Do you want your child to learn music because they should--or because it's fun? That idea shapes almost everything we do as a music school. I’ve been teaching piano and voice since I was 16 years old. My mom, Sue Heale,

One of the most common questions we hear from parents at Melody Music Co-op is: "Is my child old enough for music lessons?" The honest answer is: it depends on the instrument — but most kids are ready earlier than parents expect. The Short Answer by Instrument Piano: ages 5–6. Piano is the most beginner-friendly instrument because the layout is visual and logical. We start students as young as 5 with short, playful lessons focused on note reading, rhythm, and ear training. At

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During the early years of my teaching career, I held lessons in my home in Kirkland. From 2006-2011, I was primarily a mom of three...

Melody Music Co-op - YouTube For years, you've been asking me to share my knowledge about teaching piano and supporting parents in their...

After 17 years in Kirkland, we're excited to be gathering the resources and funding to start a new work in Sammamish. For many years, I...