Megan Gilles loves teaching piano! The joy of making music together makes teaching lessons fly by. I love to share my joy of making music with my students.

Megan began her formal music training in Fulda, Minnesota at the age of 8 studying piano and later organ primarily with teachers Mary Hogan and Lois Gruis.  She earned her Bachelor of Music from the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University.  Megan earned her Master of Arts degree in Liturgical Studies from St. John's University, Collegeville, MN.  

Megan is a member of the Great River Music Club (National Federation of Music Clubs).  She has served as the treasurer for the Great River Music Club since 2021.

She is a member of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA).  

Positions held:

Local

2015-Present-Local Site Administrator for the South Central Testing Site for Piano Exams, Music Bridges, Theory Exams

2015-Present-Local Site Administrator for the MMTA Ensemble Festival for South Central Willmar

Statewide:

2022-Present-Vice President of Finance-MMTA Board of Directors

2021-Present-Secretary of the MMTA Foundation

2016-2020-Vice President of Membership-MMTA Board of Directors

2013-2015-Independent Music Teachers Forum Chair-wrote articles for the statewide newsletter bimonthly and led two Independent Music Teachers Forums at the state convention for Minnesota.