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Recreational virtual MUSIC LESSONS for ages 5+ from the comfort of your own home! Specializing in students with various disabilities and challenges but love working with all students. Over 30 years of teaching private music lessons, private and public schools and public charter schools. Flexible, affordable lessons, free trial lesson to ensure a good fit. Discounts and scholarships available as needed - never allow resources to prevent you from enhancing your life in this way. :) Contact me today to see if we are a good fit!
ACADEMIC TUTORING for math and many other subjects! With over 30 years of experience teaching and tutoring, including working with students who have special needs and learning disabilities, I have tips and tricks that just may help! Contact me today!
Overview
Hired 20 times
Background checked
2 employees
37 years in business
Business hours
Sun1:00 pm - 8:00 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
Services offered
Role
Administrative assistant
Skills
Data entry
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Filing and organization
Work location
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for punctuality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Anna F.
May 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Malena was amazing to work with! She went above and beyond to accommodate our tight schedule, and even helped find a special little private venue for us to recite our marital vows at. She created a beautiful evening for us - beyond what was expected - and we are so grateful! 10/10 recommend her for all your officiating needs!
Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Carolyn R.
Jan 3, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
This was a very positive and encouraging experience for me. I came with apprehension due to lack of previous experience and this encounter encouraged me....not with pie in the sky, but realistic expectations.
Details: 65 years or older • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Pop • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location
Singing Lessons
Jamie W.
Aug 24, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mrs M is an amazing teacher..so sweet and very helpful 😊
Details: 6 - 9 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Piano Lessons
Allison W.
Jun 8, 2020
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Malena's patience, decades of experience, and adaptability means she can mold each lesson to each student's present needs. Every time I come across a lesson, song, or technique that feels frustrating or confusing, she finds an innovative way to tackle it or explain it! It took me 14 years after my childhood lessons to commit to learning piano again, and then it was incredibly touch to find someone who offered lessons outside of the standard 9-5 work week for a reasonable rate. Not only does Malena offer flexible times for lessons, but her rates are totally feasible, and she's even more flexible now with the option of video lessons. If you've been considering piano lessons, I can't recommend Malena enough.
Hope Through Music's reply
Thank you so much, Allison! You've made amazing progress! So proud of you! :)
HollyAnne D.
Sep 25, 2024
My daughter and I both took music lessons with Malena. I was an adult piano student and my daughter took piano, voice, and clarinet as a preteen and teen. I appreciated the comprehensive education I got. I’d never had the opportunity to add the music theory I’d never studied before. My daughter loved being able to explore new instruments and styles that interested her.
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Malena Rachelle
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I require a free 30 minute trial lesson to ensure a good fit between student and teacher. At this lesson we will discuss your goals, dreams, desires, abilities, experiences, and needs. At the end, we will decide if you want to continue looking for a better fit or we will schedule ongoing lessons at a convenient time for both of us. Tuition will also be discussed, including whether or not you qualify for discounts or scholarships.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied under Peggy McAdam from 1984 to 1991, learning piano and teaching techniques.
