Laney Willard: director and pianolaney@melodiamusicstudio.com
717-220-3516 
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My name is Laney Willard, and I have been playing piano since the age of eight under the tutelage of various instructors. I have a studio in Middletown, Pennsylvania, but teach primarily online. I began my teaching career in Lima, the capital of Peru, where I taught piano to embassy and other expat families for several years. I am fluent in both English and Spanish and have much experience giving lessons in both languages.
My decade and a half of piano instruction includes working as a choir accompanist and studying at the university level under Dr. Yu-Wen Chen of James Madison University. During my teen years I focused on pieces by classical composers, especially those by Chopin and Debussy, as well as Broadway masterpieces. In recent years I have enjoyed delving into jazz and modern pieces as well. I am a member of the Music Teachers National Association and involved at the state and regional levels as well. I love helping students of any age develop an intimate relationship with music through the piano, to feel that they can learn to play and write the kind of things they like as well as feel comfortable playing a multitude of styles and genres. I love teaching here in Pennsylvania and continuing to share musical knowledge! |
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Alan Huang: piano and celloalan@melodiamusicstudio.com
717-220-5271 
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My name is Alan Huang, and I've been playing piano since first grade, as well as cello since fourth grade. As a local native, I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with students in the central Pennsylvania area.
As a pianist, I studied with a few different teachers, mostly working my way through the Royal Conservatory of Music program. I've performed with the Wednesday club in Harrisburg, and have performed with the All-State orchestra in high school on piano. Most of my piano training has revolved around classical music, although my spare time was always dedicated to figuring out pop songs by ear. As a cellist, I've been in multiple orchestras, including county and district orchestra in high school, Harrisburg Youth Symphony Orchestra, and performing with the orchestra at the University of Pittsburgh. I've also been a part of many musical productions from high school through college, as well as more professional productions in Harrisburg. Additionally, I've been a part of multiple string quartets in the Harrisburg area. I have lots of experience with performance, music theory, and music history, and I aim to create well-rounded musicians ready to take on any musical challenges in their way! |
