Dove Canyon Music Lessons
Call or text to register: (949) 637-5537
Email us: admin@dovecanyonmusiclessons.com
Dove Canyon Music Lessons
Your friendly neighborhood music teachers in South Orange County
Welcome to Our Studio!
We are thrilled to announce our new studio location in Rancho Santa Margarita! We recently purchased a Yamaha digital grand piano so that our students can have the experience of taking weekly lessons on a grand piano. The studio is now officially open and we are accepting new students!
Private Lessons
Piano Lessons
We teach many styles and genres of piano for all ages, including classical, pop, jazz, and more. Piano Adventures for Elementary and Older Beginners, Classical Instruction and ABRSM for intermediate and advanced players, Chord approach for recreational players and vocalists who want to learn to accompany themselves. We also offer opportunities to play duets with fellow students.
Violin Lessons
Essential Elements Violin Curriculum, ABRSM program, and Suzuki Violin program for students of all ages, experienced teaching violin to young children, opportunities for duet work for older students, piano accompaniment during lessons. Small violin available for young student trial lesson.
Voice Lessons
Music Theater Vocal training, audition prep, acting in song, monologue coaching, preparation for high school and college auditions, Jazz, contemporary and pop singing styles.
Ukulele Lessons
Essential Elements, tablature reading, learn to play your favorite fun pop songs. Students can play melodies or accompany themselves while singing.
Music Theory Lessons
Beginners through AP Music Theory class level, keyboard skills are also taught in conjunction with music theory instruction.
Early Childhood Music
Available for kids age 3-5, we can provide a customized and age appropriate music experience for your little ones. Explore multiple instruments and learn musical and cognitive skills for healthy development.
Top Ten Benefits of Becoming a Dove Canyon Music Lessons Student
1. We offer piano, voice, violin, and ukulele lessons in one convenient location!
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We offer a calm, quiet, and distraction free environment for students to achieve their musical goals.
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Our studio is equipped with a Yamaha digital grand piano so that our students can have the experience of taking weekly lessons on a grand piano.
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We also offer high quality online music lessons for students who cannot come in-person to our studio.
2. Students of all ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome!
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We have a specialty early childhood program for students ages 3-5 years old.
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We teach elementary, middle and high school age students in our K-12 program which covers all levels from beginners, intermediate, to advanced students.
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We have a dynamic and engaging program for our adult students.
3. We have highly qualified teaching faculty.
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Our teachers are performers and have advanced degrees in music and education.
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We are dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them.
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Our teachers have warm personalities and are dedicated to teaching you the style of music that you want to learn in your music lessons.
4. We have a comfortable and spacious lobby to sit while you wait.
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Instead of waiting in a music retail store showroom, our clients enjoy a spacious, professional parent's lounge with comfortable chairs and WiFi.
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Our studio has a large observation window so that you can watch your child's lesson while you wait. Or if you prefer you can sit in on their lesson anytime you like.
5. We have a proven track record of music teaching excellence in South Orange County since 1996.
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Our full-time mission is teaching music lessons.
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Visit our testimonial page to see what our students are saying.
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We have been trusted by South Orange County families for nearly 30 years.
6. We offer free consultations on instrument rentals and purchases to help you find exactly the right instrument for you and your child.
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We can help you find a low-cost, good quality instrument for your beginning student or young child.
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We can also recommend high quality instruments and instrument care from trusted professionals and colleagues we work with every day.
7. We celebrate student success with four performance opportunities each year!
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Every parent wants to know how their child is doing and if they are really progressing. The best way for a parent to understand if their investment in lessons is really worth it is to have their child participate in a recital.
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We offer a variety of performance experiences for our students across multiple locations in South Orange County. We also host online recitals for our online students to participate from anywhere in the world!
8. We create monthly special music events to celebrate achievement and create customized and engaging learning experiences.
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We select a student of the month each month and highlight their achievements for our student community in our monthly newsletter.
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We also bring monthly themed events to our students to reinforce musical skills, teach music theory, and promote a regular practice schedule with extra fun activities and prizes!
9. We offer the widest range of music lesson times - we are available seven days a week!
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We are the only music school in South Orange County that offers music lessons seven days a week from early in the morning to late at night to accommodate your busy schedule.
10. We are a year-round school and offer month-to-month lessons so you can join anytime.
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Dove Canyon Music Lessons does not require semester minimums for lessons. You can start lessons as soon as you are ready! Every student here is on a month-to-month basis.
Dr. Mary DiCamillo has 30 + years experience teaching piano, voice, violin, and music theory to children, teens, and adults of all ages. She teaches using a multi-sensory approach to learning. Mary believes it is never to early or too late to study music! She is experienced with special needs learners and is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Professional Educational Therapist. Mary can tailor the music learning experience to any student's needs and she offers a no stress, fun approach to music study.
About Mary DiCamillo, EdD, MT-BC
BFA- Music Therapy University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
MS Special Ed- California State University Long Beach
EdD in Education- Pepperdine University
Marisa Lovullo is a performer, educator, and therapist who has worked with students of all ages for the past 8 years. She teaches voice at all levels and across genres, piano, music theory, and songwriting. Marisa is also a board-certified music therapist. She is passionate about incorporating her students’ interests into their lessons and helping them achieve their musical goals!
About Marisa Lovullo, MM, MT-BC
B.M. Jazz Voice Performance - California State University Long Beach
M.M. Music Therapy - University of Miami
Music Therapy with
Dove Canyon Music Lessons
Our Services
Individual Sessions
Small Group Sessions
Adapted Music Lessons
Gina G.
“Mary is the best teacher, patient, kind and so knowledgeable!"
Nicole C.
"Our family is blessed to have Mary teach my daughter how to play the violin. She is an incredibly gifted teacher and musician! We are SO lucky to have such a dedicated musician and teacher! She is a role model for all!❤️"
Susan T.
“My daughter LOVES learning from Mary; incredible and SO musically talented! Highly recommend!”
Events
Upcoming Recitals 2025
Sun
3/16/25
Adult Spring Recital
5:00 PM
Sun
3/23/25
K-12 Online Spring Recital
12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM
3/30/25 - 4/5/25
Spring Break
We will be closed March 30 - April 5, 2025!
Sun
6/8/25
Adult Summer Recital
5:00 PM
Sun
6/15/25
K-12 Summer Recital at Faust Harrison Pianos, Irvine
3730 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA
10:00 AM, 5:00 PM