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1:1 Lessons

Melissa offers lessons to both children and adults in the following disciplines. Want to combine songwriting and music production or voice and guitar? Let’s do it!

  • Songs are spells. These 1:1 songwriting lessons are for budding musicians and creatives ready to explore a new dimension of their voice, transforming the idea that’s been echoing in your head into a finished song you can actually share. Songwriting lessons are the heart of what we offer at Making Audio Magic. We believe that songwriting as a practice has the power to help us heal, process, and learn who we really are.

  • Do you have a zillion demos on your phone that you wish you could record from your own bedroom? In our DIY recording mentorship, we work 1:1 to empower you to learn about the basics of recording and producing from your own home studio. We teach Ableton Live, but are happy to work with students who use other DAWs. Not a songwriter, but hoping to learn more about recording? We’re here for you too!

  • Melissa offers lessons for beginner guitar players and songwriters seeking to improve as guitarists.

  • Voice for singer songwriters, with a focus on SOVT tools for healthy singing.

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  • “Melissa provided a welcoming, warm, and encouraging environment to try something new. Prompts given to spark ideas were creative and made tackling writing my first ever song, a much more approachable task. So glad I found this class!”

    Song Craft Participant

  • “I would highly recommend 1:1 music mentorship to anyone interested in beginning their songwriting/music-making journey. Melissa works with you on your specific goals and offers a safe space for creativity.”

    1:1 Songwriting Student

  • “After working with Melissa as one of her students at the School of Creative and Performing Arts in New York City, I reached out to her to help me release my first EP. At our own pace, she began teaching me how to use the Ableton recording software and how to get the best sound at home. What I love most about working with Melissa is that she supports what you want to work on and will provide you with multiple resources to set you up for success. She is so down-to-earth, talented, and knowledgeable in her craft—anyone would be lucky to work with her.”

    Let’s Make an EP Student

lessons for young musicians.

Melissa works privately and in groups with children ages 4-18 in NYC. Interested in booking lessons for your kiddo? Check out the link for more info below.

Lessons for young musicians

Rates

Individual Lessons

  • $95 / 45-Minutes

  • $125 / 1-hour

Packages

  • $540 / six 45-minute Lessons

  • $1020 / twelve 45-minute lessons

  • $720 / six 1-hour lessons

  • $1380 / twelve 1-hour lessons

Smaller packages, and sliding scale rates available as requested.

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Book a discovery call.

Want to learn more about music mentorship or upcoming classes? Schedule a fifteen-minute chat, and we can figure out what track will fit you best.

Get in touch.

hi@makingaudiomagic.com
Brooklyn, NY