I love teaching Sound Beginnings, Let's Play Music, Presto, and Bridge and have been teaching these curriculum since 2013. I have been involved in music since preschool and have loved every minute of it. I grew up taking voice and piano lessons and participating in choirs and musicals. In college I continue singing and taking piano and have a minor in music. I have been teaching kids and adults music since 2005. Over the years I have volunteered at my local church teaching choir, music to children, and playing the piano. 

You will be amazed how this program will change you and your child. You will learn right along with them. That is the beauty and the reason for this program's success. You will see your child's confidence blossom while they have so much fun.

Fun Facts

Ms. Melissa grew up in San Antonio, Texas. Go Spurs!

She graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Horticulture and minor in music....so she can sing to her plants!

She is married and has 3 children.

She loves to travel, hike, read, go to movies, try new things, and spend time with family and friends.

She loves the Arizona weather...especially in the winter.

Testimonials

Both my daughter and son just completed the first year in the Let's Play Music program with Melissa Richardson. Participating in the program was a big commitment and one I am so grateful we made as a family. The program not only teaches the fundamentals of music theory, but gets the children excited about singing, dancing, playing their bells, puppet shows and best of all, Echo Ed. Unlike traditional homework, the kids look forward to practicing what they've learned at home and consider it 'play' time. I am also grateful we have Melissa to lead us through the program. What an amazing teacher she has been, whose teaching style is the perfect balance of friendly and encouraging, yet very professional with an emphasis on progress. She herself is a talented musician with the voice of an angel. Her patience and warmth make it a supportive environment for my children to sing out loud and play for the group what they've learned. Melissa would make any child fall in love with music.

We love Let's Play Music. Our daughter loves the interaction and in her mind 'play time'. I love that she is learning the notes and music concepts and doesn't even realize it. After only one semester, she can hear the notes in some of her songs. Melissa is a great teacher...she has a positive and uplifting attitude and works well with all the kids. She is not afraid to get right in there with the kids and jump around...my daughter loves her!

I'm so grateful for Mrs. Richardson introducing me and my child to let's play music. She is excellent with children and makes learning so much fun. We really enjoy this innovative and interactive program. We are so excited to continue on this musical journey that was inspired by let's play music and it's teachers. Thank you!

My daughter really enjoys coming to music class. She has really come out of her shell because of this class.

I love how prepared Melissa is! Everything is in order before class so it runs smoothly.

Melissa does a wonderful job. My boys love coming to class and have improved musically already.