Melissa Molstad Piano Instructor

My name is Melissa Molstad. My husband, Tom, and I have been married for 28 years. We live on an acreage NW of Sioux Falls and have 6 grown children, 2 daughters-in-law, and 4 grandchildren. Our home pets include 2 fish in an aquarium and Smudge, the indoor dog. In the summer we garden and in the winter we read a lot of books. We have been a home-school family for 20+ years and we love to learn. Among other things, my husband is a self-taught luthier. He builds and sells ukuleles and guitars (birdwire.net). I have been learning to quilt baby blankets. Piano lessons began for me when I was four years old and continued all the way through college. My piano has been a best friend and companion to me for most of my life: even when I attended college out of state it came along. When I am frustrated or lonely or sad, playing the piano helps. When I need a challenge, I pick a new song to learn. I’m excited to get to know you a little bit and share with you some of what I know about music and the piano. It will be a joy to help you grow and encourage you on your music path however long that path turns out to be.