Mellisa Weinert, MAME, NCTM - CEO & Director of Music & Education, Piano & Flute, Theory & Composition
About MellisaMellisa has pursued her love of music from a very young age. With a passion for high-quality music education, she opened Eighty Eight Notes School of Music in 2007, growing it into a thriving program offering lessons for all ages, stages, and instruments.
"My ultimate goal as your teacher is to nurture a genuine love for music."
Mellisa specializes in music theory, composition, curriculum development, and piano pedagogy. She excels at teaching late beginners through advanced students, helping each learner build a strong foundation in technique, music reading, ear training, and repertoire. She is especially passionate about fostering creativity through composition and custom-written materials, tailoring curriculum to meet each student’s unique needs.
A native South Dakotan, Mellisa was homeschooled on a ranch near Gettysburg — an experience that shaped both her educational philosophy and her mission. Understanding how challenging it can be to access quality music instruction in rural areas, she embraced online teaching early in her career, helping students nationwide reach their musical goals.
After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Liturgical Music (with a minor in Flute Performance and Bible) in 2007, Mellisa spent over two decades teaching and performing in the Twin Cities, completing her Master of Arts in Music Education with a concentration in Piano Pedagogy in 2013 from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, a member of the Music Teachers National Association, and the South Dakota Music Educators Association. Mellisa also consults for music schools and private studios across the country and has performed internationally.
Now back in her home state, Mellisa brings professional-level music instruction to central South Dakota, teaching students in Pierre, Gettysburg, and Faulkton. She offers private piano lessons & sibling lessons, while continuing to connect with students online. Her goal is to provide a supportive, enriching, and high-quality musical education to students of all ages and skill levels.
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"My ultimate goal as your teacher is to nurture a genuine love for music."
Mellisa specializes in music theory, composition, curriculum development, and piano pedagogy. She excels at teaching late beginners through advanced students, helping each learner build a strong foundation in technique, music reading, ear training, and repertoire. She is especially passionate about fostering creativity through composition and custom-written materials, tailoring curriculum to meet each student’s unique needs.
A native South Dakotan, Mellisa was homeschooled on a ranch near Gettysburg — an experience that shaped both her educational philosophy and her mission. Understanding how challenging it can be to access quality music instruction in rural areas, she embraced online teaching early in her career, helping students nationwide reach their musical goals.
After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Liturgical Music (with a minor in Flute Performance and Bible) in 2007, Mellisa spent over two decades teaching and performing in the Twin Cities, completing her Master of Arts in Music Education with a concentration in Piano Pedagogy in 2013 from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, a member of the Music Teachers National Association, and the South Dakota Music Educators Association. Mellisa also consults for music schools and private studios across the country and has performed internationally.
Now back in her home state, Mellisa brings professional-level music instruction to central South Dakota, teaching students in Pierre, Gettysburg, and Faulkton. She offers private piano lessons & sibling lessons, while continuing to connect with students online. Her goal is to provide a supportive, enriching, and high-quality musical education to students of all ages and skill levels.
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