About the Instructor
Dr. Slawsky recently completed a Ph.D. in music education at the
University of South Florida, which she completed in tandem with a M.A. in
library and information science. During her graduate studies she served as
post-graduate fellow at The New School for Music Study, the laboratory
setting for the Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy, and adjunct
professor of piano and music theory at the University of Tampa and
International Academy of Design and Technology. Dr. Slawsky serves as
accompanist for Frienship Community Church in Sicklerville and
Scheduling Director for the Philadelphia International Music Festival. She
resides with her husband, young son, and 8 birds.
Education
Ph.D. Music Education, University of South Florida ('11)
M.M., Piano Pedagogy, University of South Florida ('06)
M.A., Library & Information Science, University of South
Florida (Expected December '11)
B.M., Piano Performance, Florida Southern College ('02)
Professional Experience
*The New School for Music Study, Post-Graduate Fellow
*University of Tampa, Class Piano and Music Fundamentals Adjunct Professor
*International Academy of Design and Technology, Keyboarding and Music Theory Adjunct Professor
*15+ years of experience teaching piano in the private and group setting
Performance
*Solo repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic,Impressionistic, Modern, and Contemporary eras
*Collaborative ensemble works for two pianos, one piano four-hands, piano trios, & concerti
*Accompaniment of various instrumental and vocal works
*Also a violinist, Dr. Slawsky has also enjoyed orchestral and ensemble collaboration
Melissa M. Slawsky
404 Stockton Loop
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 629-7696
