About

My name is Makayla, and I am a lover of Jesus, a classically trained pianist, and a music teacher! My favorite verse is Jeremiah 32:39, which says, “I will give them one heart and one purpose: to worship Me forever.” I believe with all my heart that we were made to love Jesus, and I enjoy seeing other people discover His beauty and worship Him.

I was self-taught at the piano until college, when I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music, with specializations in Piano Pedagogy and Arranging. I am a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano through MTNA, and I also have associate degrees in Education and Business.

As I started teaching piano independently after college, I discovered the need for worship piano resources that teach not only how to play the piano but also how to worship. I also found that traditional piano lessons often focus on a different skill set than what is needed to play for worship. As a result of these findings, I began to develop and refine an innovative method for learning worship piano. I now use this method for my private lessons and online worship piano courses.

I believe that each person has a unique story, sound, and style; and the role of the music teacher is to discover it and develop it for the glory of the Lord. Making Melody Music Academy exists to help musicians and worshippers find their unique sound, reach their God-given potential, and use their gifts and abilities for His glory. Our vision is to raise up a generation of musicians and worshippers who love Jesus, play their instruments with excellence, create music to worship the Lord, and impact the world with the sound of heaven.