Melody M. Beaty
Beginning Children's Chorus, Elementary/ Middle school Chorus, and Youth Chorus Conductor, Voice Lessons, Piano & Flute
Melody Morrison Beaty received a Bachelor of Music Education (flute) and Master of Music Education (voice) from Winthrop University. In the course of her career she has sung leading operatic roles and appeared in concerts from New York to Florida. She has been teaching music for over 30 years in both the private and group setting, and has been director of music for several churches. She enjoys sharing the art of making music with her students and colleagues.
As a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs her private students participate in the NCFMC annual Junior Festival and have been awarded multiple state awards in voice and piano.
In addition to her solo career and achievements, she enjoyed creating and producing the Children’s Hope Alliance Benefit Christmas Concert for 20 years, mentoring and giving young musicians opportunities to perform alongside her. In 2022, she directed and produced a Christmas opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors with her private voice studio, the Studio3 Youth Chorus and children. Currently, Melody is busy preparing for the 5th annual Studio3 Music Theater Summer Camp in 2026. She is passionate about giving everyone of any age an opportunity to develop their vocal instrument and enjoy the art of singing.
As a choral director, Melody is equally at ease leading the youngest of voices to find pitch and rhythm or leading an advanced chorus in such works as Handel’s Messiah with orchestra. In the choral setting, Melody helps singers develop vocal technique and musicianship using a broad range of styles from classical to contemporary and sacred to secular. Her 30 year choral directing experience has been with Adults, Youth, and Children.
Awards and achievements include:
South East Regional Finalist Metropolitan Opera Auditions
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Winner
National Association of Teachers of Singing NC Winner
Contact Information:
Phone: 704-437-0448
Email: melody@studio3nc.com
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