Middle-aged white female and male in jackets in front of trees: soprano Michelle McIntire and composer David McIntire, owners of McIntire Music Studios in Parkville, MO.

About
McIntire Studios

Private music lessons near Kansas City, MO

The Music Program at McIntire Studios in Parkville, MO is designed for beginning through advanced students of all ages who wish to make music a part of their life.

We accept adults, transfer students, and children as young as four into our piano studio. Singers and composers are evaluated for admission on a one-on-one basis. Clarinet, low reed, and percussion lessons are available for ages 4th grade-adult.

This program is paced to suit the needs of the individual student, with daily practice leading to lasting accomplishment. Studio recitals are given twice a year, with occasional supplementary solo recitals and group classes. We strongly believe that music is essential to the development of the whole person; therefore, lessons should be demanding and stretch the student, yet be light-hearted with a sense of fun. We strive to motivate students of all ages and ability levels with humor and positive reinforcement.

With a home studio located in Parkville, MO, Michelle offers voice and piano lessons to students of all ages and abilities. David is a composer, professor and producer who has had numerous performances of his work throughout the United States.

Look around the site to learn more about the studio and the lessons offered. Thank you for visiting!

Grand piano in front of shelves of music books next to large mirror with kitten underneath, music room at McIntire Studios near Parkville, MO

  • "I'm a stage actor and in the summer of 2016, when I was home from my graduate acting program, I was looking for a voice teacher to study with so I could brush up on my musical theatre skills. I met with Michelle on the recommendation of a dear friend of mine without knowing very much about her. I did not know at that point that I was in for one of the most transformative experiences of growth in the way I approach my voice I've had in my life. I had come off of a year of voice classes that specialized in vocal work for the stage, but not singing. I was itching to apply what I had been learning to my musicianship (I'd done professional musical theatre work prior to grad school and have been playing trumpet and singing nonprofessionally for many years.) The most remarkable thing about her instruction was that she used her great gifts as a teacher and musician to meet me where I was. She was able to quickly assess what I already knew and give me work that would challenge me. Moreover, because she is a regularly performing artist herself, she was incredibly engaged in not merely the technical work of vocal production, but what I wanted to say with music as an individual artist. Having learned from many instructors over the years, I can say that that level of respect, skill and generosity is very uncommon. If I'm ever back in the KC Metro area for any length of time, you can bet I will be contacting her for more help."

    - Christopher C.

  • "I so enjoyed working with Michelle! She is so engaged with her students and teaching comes naturally to her. She is quick to pick up on where you need improvement in a lesson and how to help you achieve your personal goal during your time there...I continue to use the practice tips, breathing exercises and techniques that Michelle teaches. These things have also helped me develop and improve in other areas of my life as I volunteer and work with others. My time spent at McIntire Studios was definitely worth it! I think the personal approach they use to meeting the students on their level is why they succeed in helping both kids and adults. I would highly recommend any kind of music lessons with them!"

    - Gail Woltkamp

Make music a part of your life!