Over the course of her nearly half-century of musical studies, Ms. Melissa has performed across the United States and in Europe, both as a soloist and with instrumental and choral ensembles. Her teachers include Martan Mann, Hans Boepple, Aube Tzerko, and Brooks Smith. She has more than thirty years of teaching experience, with students ranging from growing preschoolers to senior citizens looking to improve their health and happiness through the joy of music.

Ms. Melissa resides in Greenville, along with her husband, Kurtis, who is a professor at Texas A&M-Commerce. She enjoys writing music for herself and her students, playing Minecraft, and spending time with her family, students, and her little dog, Charley.

Visit Ms. Melissa’s blog at melissawilliamsmusic.com.

Mandy Williams graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M-Commerce with a degree in psychology and counseling before she realized her desire to follow her family’s tradition and become a teacher.

Ms. Mandy has studied guitar since the age of nine and has played in several bands in California and Texas. Her wry sense of humor and eclectic taste in music make her a hit with students, both youngsters and adults.

Mandy resides in Greenville and enjoys reading, playing The Sims, snuggling with her cats — Free Refills, Unlimited Breadsticks, Spicy Meatball, and Cheesecake Factory — and dairy-free baking.

Shepard holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Biology from a university in South Louisiana. Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences with a research focus on Neuroscience at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Beyond his academic and professional pursuits, Shepard has a passion for music, robotics, artistic expression, and literature.

Patty Smith brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Music Discovery team. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree with a vocal emphasis from East Texas State University, where she graduated with high honors. Her thesis work delved into vocal registration and the intricate workings of the vocal instrument.

Patty holds a Master of Music in Elementary Music from A&M University – Commerce, solidifying her strong foundation in music education. With 35 years of teaching experience, spanning both private studio voice and piano instruction and a remarkable tenure in public and private education, Patty has honed her craft from PK to High School levels.

Beyond her passion for music, Patty enjoys the simple pleasures of life, including reading. She and her husband are actively engaged in their community through their involvement in their church and the delightful endeavor of raising goats. Embracing the country life, Patty brings a down-to-earth approach and a deep love for music to our team.

Dante Siciliano holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from Texas A&M University. He is passionate about the meditative and spiritual aspects of music, and enjoys seeing the results of practice. In addition to his musical pursuits, Dante enjoys exploring the culinary world, finding joy in the art of cooking and immersing himself in the intricacies of food science.

Hi everyone! My name is Felicia and I am from the beautiful island of Jamaica. I am a Virtual Assistant by profession which allows me to work anywhere in the world and still provide exceptional service. It’s an honor to work with the Music Discovery family, knowing that they are shaping the future of musicians. In Google Music’s words, it’s “vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.” But Bob Marley said it best: “When music hits, we feel no pain.”