Music Bio

Thabie Melvin received his Masters in Piano Pedagogy and Performance at George Mason University.  While at George Mason he studied with Dr. Joanne Haroutounian and Dr. Anna Balakerskaia.  During his graduate studies he performed a lecture recital featuring the works of John Field and a senior recital.  During his undergraduate studies he was invited to play at the Schlern International Music Festival in Italy where he performed a Nocturne by Glinka and the Second movement of the Haydn Gypsy Piano Trio.  He has completed his Suzuki Book 1 certification training with Mary Craig Powell in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to teaching at Keys to Creativity, he works at Music and arts in Leesburg and is a traveling teacher in the Northern Virginia area .

Tuition

Registration fee :

If you wish to continue with lessons in the fall with me, there will be a registration fee of $40. This fee will secure your spot for lessons during the school year with me. It will also go towards paying for recital rental location fees, any certificates or awards given at recitals, and studio materials like pencils, highlighter tape, flashcards, etc. If you change your mind and decide that you no longer want lessons in the fall, you will get a refund of the $40 by September 1 . Required for students in all locations  . 

Tution Springfield Fairfax Alaxandria students

30 minutes 1st year beginners and ages  and below

30 minutes $35 per lesson

45 minutes $50 per lesson

60 minutes $ 65 per lesson 

Herndon Reston Chantily and surrounding areas ( currently looking for students Thursday afternoon and evening, Saturday morning, Friday evening )

30 minutes $35 per lesson

45 minutes $45 per lesson

60 minutes $ 60 per lesson