Startsong Studio offers weekly lessons and seasonal classes to help you reach your musical goals. No matter what your age is, it’s never too late to start developing your musical ability.
We are committed to inspiring each student to enjoy the creative learning process while engaging in the disciplines of successful music making. We keep lessons fun and encouraging, and purposefully engage every person as a uniquely talented, creative individual.
Fun. Focused. Flexible.
Startsong Studio's one-on-one weekly lessons equip students of all ages to learn at their own pace. We teach foundational musical concepts in fun ways to develop and strengthen each student's technique, repertoire and creativity. And, because every person has their own unique learning style, we customize each lesson to find the right balance of inspiration and challenge. We enjoy incorporating diverse genres (classical, pop/rock/r&b, jazz, etc.) and creative methods (sheet music, chord charts, tablature, improvisation, theory, music technology) to help every student reach their long-range music goals.
Guitar
Piano
Voice
bass
TEACHING LOCATIONS
singer-songwriter: Michelle Lockey
GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
Startsong Studio offers music lessons at our Germantown studio location and via online lessons. For an additional travel fee, we can come to you (if our schedule allows).
STUDENT PERFORMANCES
Startsong Studio students are provided opportunities throughout the year to perform for friends and family, and within our local community.
WE LOVE TO CELEBRATE OUR STUDENTS!
Guitar, Bass & Piano Instructor, Production
Creative Consulting, Artist Development
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Bachelor degree (music, education)
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Master degree, Music (piano)
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30+ years of professional experience serving as contemporary music/arts director
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30+ years of experience performing, leading and recording with a variety of contemporary bands and creative artists
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I began piano at age 5, guitar at age 12.
I started performing in bands & recording my own music while in high school. I've served on creative staff teams for over 30 years, leading & coaching musicians and audio, video & lighting teams. I love collaborating, performing and recording with diverse artists of all ages.
Piano, Voice & Trumpet Instructor
Groups, Ensembles, Community Coordinator
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Associate degree, Music (piano)
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Bachelor degree, Education
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Vocal Pedagogy with Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method, Levels I-III
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30+ years of musical training & performing
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Ten years of experience as Innovative Piano Teacher
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Purposeful approach in teaching each student as an individual
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My mom required each of her kids to take at least one year of piano lessons. For me, this lead to many more years of piano study, along with french horn, trumpet, banjo and voice. I feel blessed to have had music woven into me from such a young age. And, I thoroughly enjoy passing on my knowledge and love for music to the next generation!
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