Jordan Foster has been an integral part of Melody Mart for 13 years, teaching upright bass, bass guitar, and music theory to middle...

We often get asked what level a student needs to be involved in our group programming or ensembles-- It usually comes to a "well it...

Guadalupe Esquivel Jr. is an accomplished musician with a rich background in woodwind performance, specializing in bassoon. He began his...

Alyssa brings nine years of musical experience to her role as an instructor at Melody Mart, where they has been teaching for the past two...

Hector Lara Jr. is a music educator at Melody Mart and has years of experience teaching various instruments. He began his musical journey...

DK Bass’s musical journey began at only 7 years old and was marked by an exploration of a wide array of instruments commonly found in...

With 60 years of musical experience and a passion for teaching, Madeline Gloss has been a staple at Melody Mart for over 30 years. A...

Frank Anastos, a cherished guitar instructor at Melody Mart since 1976, has become a cornerstone of the store’s music community. His...

Mary Cannek is one of our longest standing music instructor at Melody Mart with a rich history spanning over 50 years. Mary's lifelong...

Liz Limon began her musical journey as a young band and church choir member at the age of 9. Over the years, she has explored a diverse...

Meet Madai, our early childhood music educator at Melody Mart! Learn how she fosters creativity and a love for music for kids 2-9

Gary Weisenberger has been a part of the Melody Mart family since 2017. With a Bachelor of Music Education (BME) from Illinois Wesleyan...

We are thrilled to share the wonderful success of our 2024 Open House event with you! On May 07, our community came together for an...

Melody Mart stands out from other music shops through its comprehensive approach to music education, exceptional community focus, and...

Music Theory Game Time transforms learning music theory into an engaging experience by reimagining classic games

We know that many of our students need help outside of lessons, so we've started a play-along series with our instructors that we would...

Attention Melody Mart Community! SSC has notified us that they are hosting a competition and we would love for our students to...

Since 1956, Melody Mart has supported musicians with lessons, repairs, rentals, and now a hub for stories, resources, and community!