Melody’s Musical Moments:
Notes from the Piano Bench
Welcome to Melody’s Musical Moments: Notes from the Piano Bench, where I share reflections, stories, and insights from my years of performing for weddings, churches, and special events. Each post offers a glimpse behind the scenes — the lessons, laughter, and love that make music such a beautiful part of every celebration.
A Wedding Day Almost Gone Wrong…and Why Experience Matters at Live Ceremonies
It was a late November chilly day on an old Plantation in Southern Georgia that became not only one of the most stressful days of my life, but also one of the most...
Because not every love song belongs in a church
In the early days of my piano career, I didn’t yet have the advantage of experience to lean on. But one thing I did have was an eagerness to learn—and as it turns out,...
A Wedding Day to Remember
It was a particularly special day for my friends, Jill and Michael—it was their wedding day! My husband was officiating their ceremony, and I had the honor of providing...
Because sometimes the perfect wedding prelude starts in a Home Depot parking lot.
When I first started my business as a solo pianist for weddings, churches, and special events, I quickly realized that not all gigs come with a conveniently located...