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About Us

At Shirmel Music Institute, Melvin and his team of experienced music instructors offer music lessons to students of all ages and abilities throughout the Lowcountry.

 

Their goal is to release the music in your heart, whether that's through piano, guitar, bass, percussion, instrumental, or voice.

Meet Melvin Small

Melvin Small, owner and lead music instructor at Shirmel Music Institute in Bluffton, SC, has been playing and teaching the classics (and more!) for over 30 years.

 

His passion is helping Lowcountry students release the music inside them, whether that's through instrumental, piano, guitar, ukulele, bass, percussion, or voice lessons.  


With a gentle yet structured approach to teaching music, Melvin believes learning should be fun, pressure-free, and student-motivated. Please get in touch to learn more about his approach to teaching music and background, and he’ll be happy to give you more information.

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Meet Your Music Teachers

Our music instructors teach a wide variety or instruments and styles. 

Take a look around!

2023 Update: New Studio!

Shirmel Music Institute moved in mid-2022 to Sheridan Park. We're currently undergoing renovations (not during practice hours, don't worry!) to create a recording studio and add additional lesson rooms. 

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During this time, please pardon our dust. 

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We are located in front of El Super International at 34 Sherington Drive in Bluffton. Our entrance faces Highway 278, and there's plenty of parking! 

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We can't wait to show you around!

- Our Offer To You -

First Lesson Is On Us 

Still not sure if Shirmel Music Institute is right for you? Schedule a FREE 30-minute lesson, and let's see how we can help!

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