Melinda Kellerstrass

30 years of studio teaching. My students have been accepted in colleges all over the US as music majors and non. They consistently receive excellent and superior ratings at OMEA solo and ens. Many of my students have been accepted to area ensembles including All state groups and Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. I have a Bachelor of Music Education and a Masters in Instrumental Pedagogy. A retired band director I am currently adjunct faculty for Kent State working with their student teachers. I have also done studio work for Tri C and presented workshops around the state of Ohio, including OMEA convention, in assessment in the arts. My typical lesson includes fundamentals of playing along with basic theory, solo work and duets to improve independent playing.