ABOUT DANVILLE AREA YOUTH MUSIC

Welcome to Danville Area Youth Music (DAY Music), where kids can enjoy making music together in a safe, supportive environment.

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Enrolling in 12-week session for Fall 2026

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Your instructor, Melissa Hess, is a certified music educator with multi-faceted experience teaching students of all ages -- pre-K through high school. She earned her degree in music education from the University of Illinois. She has spent much of the past 15 years homeschooling her 6 children, and working part-time in her second career as a midwife (primarily with the Amish). Melissa has been active in the music ministry of her church for the past 25 years+ as a pianist, vocalist, and worship leader.​

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If you have questions, get in touch today by sending an email to danvilleyouthmusic@gmail.com!

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