8959 W. Acoma Dr.
Peoria, AZ 85381
ph: 602-770-9685
missyjbl
Melissa Black is a Classical Crossover Soprano as well as an accomplished pianist who is able to play all styles of music by ear and do on-sight transpositions. Another reason she is in demand as a pianist for singers around the world. She is a singer/pianist/voice teacher/coach accompanist and mentor for young singers. Melissa has perfect pitch as well as a Masters Degree in Vocal Music Education. She was schooled at Oklahoma City University, The University Of Central Oklahoma, and The AIMS Institute Of Music in Graz, Austria.
Melissa is also a professional studio musician - specializing in piano for professional singers and bands. Melissa can play by ear all styles of music and can transpose any song by ear as well as do on-sight transpositions using music. Melissa can also do backing vocals since her ability to harmonize is outstanding with her perfect pitch.
FORMER MUSIC POSITIONS INCLUDE:
ADJUNCT MUSIC FACULTY - OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
STAFF PIANIST - OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
STAFF PIANIST - BALLET OKLAHOMA; BALLET ARIZONA; PHOENIX SCHOOL OF BALLET; BALLET ETUDES
PIANIST - OKC GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB; QUAIL CREEK COUNTRY CLUB; THE GREENS COUNTRY CLUB OKC; THE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB (ARIZONA)
CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FOR THE PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT(Current Position) STATE OF ARIZONA
BACHELORS DEGREE - VOICE AND PIANO - OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
MASTERS DEGREE - VOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OK.
ADVANCED STUDIES - AIMS INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES - GRAZ,AUSTRIA
RATES FOR MELISSA'S SERVICES FOR PIANO FOR COCKTAIL HOUR - SHE CAN PLAY ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING FOR YOUR GUESTS!!!
ONE HOUR - 250
TWO HOURS - 375
THREE HOURS - 475
Melissa is a classical soprano - but she can also transform pop and even country songs into crossover songs that her fans love to listen to!
Copyright 2009 Music By Melissa. All rights reserved.
8959 W. Acoma Dr.
Peoria, AZ 85381
ph: 602-770-9685
missyjbl