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TEAM

Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Love.

At Belle Melodie, we not only choose the best teachers, we choose the best people.

Piano Division

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​Michelle

Piano Instructor 20+ Years Exp

 Master of Piano Performance

Founder & Principal of Belle Melodie Music

MTAC/MTNA/ACMP MemberCompetition Jury

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Lesi

Master of Piano Performance

Principal Pianist of Beijing International Orchestra

Performed at Major Festivals

Collaborative Pianist with Ensembles

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Dr. Kim

D.M.A.  in Piano Performance

Winner of Catholic U. of America Concerto Competition

MTAC Member

Collaborative Accompanist

CM Exam & Competition

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Dr. Cho

Doctor of Musical Arts

Research Published in MTNA e-Journal

Presenter at Int'l Conferences

Adjudicator for Music Competitions in San Diego and Madison

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Julia R.

Piano Pedagogy & Choral Instruction

High School Choral Ensembles Experience

Passionate about Musical Theatre and Performing on Stage

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Joyce

B.A. in Flute Performance

M.A. in Musicology

RCM & ABRSM

Students Performed at Carnegie Hall

High Teaching Standards

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Olivia

Majored in Music and Literature/Writing of UCSD

MTAC All Level Merit

Piano & Music Theory

ABRSM & CM

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Erica

Skilled in Piano, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Vocals, and Percussion

Performs w/ Local San Diego Rock Bands

Believes in the Healing and Unifying Power of Music

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Laura

M.M. & B.M. in Classical Piano Performance, Manhattan School of Music

Musical Expression, Technical Precision & Stylistic Understanding

Active Chamber Musician

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Alice

Bachelor in Music Education

Master in Piano Performance

10+ Years Teaching Experience

Attended Multiple Recitals, Concerts & Competition

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SABBATICAL

Nate H.

10+ Years Teaching Experience

B.A. in Music/A.A. in Guitar

Diploma in Jazz Guitar

Toured Nationwide w/ Grammy Nominees

Collaborated with 25+ Bands

Big Band Jazz Orchestras

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Shushanik

20+ Years' Piano Instructor

Concert Pianist

Multiple Competitions Winner

Master’s Degree and Post-Graduate Certificate in Musical Art (Piano)

USC Thornton School of Music

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David K.

MTAC Member w/ 4 Years of Teaching Experience

MTAC Certificate of Merit L10

Pursuing a B.M. in Piano Performance at SDSU

Trained under Lesi Mei and Dr. N. Scott Robinson

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David L.

Cantor, All Hallows Catholic Church

Musical Director of Theatres

Apprentice/Substitute Teacher of HTMS

Bass Section Leader, CSULB University Choir

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Mary

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Accompanist at Palisades Presbyterian Church

Former Piano Instructor at Sam Ash

Passionate Pianist and Skilled Sight-Reader

String Division

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Susanna

Violin Instructor & Early Childhood Specialist

Graduate of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s in Matsumoto, Japan

Master’s in Educational Leadership

Performs with the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus

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Susan

Violin & Viola Instructor w/ 25+ Years Experience

Chamber Music Coach

Instructor w/ the SDYS

Performed w/ World-Renowned Artists

Students in Top Institutions​​​

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Gaiana

Tchaikovsky Conservatory

Directed College Cello Prgm, Forming Ensemble of Young Virtuosos

Principal Cellist w/ the San Diego Chamber Orchestra Member of the San Diego Symphony

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Harold

Violin Instructor & Chamber Music Coach

M.M. from Cleveland Institute of Music; B.M. in Violin Performance from the Eastman School of Music

Collaborate w/ Emerson Quartet member

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Altana

Violin Instructor & Chamber Music Coach

M.M. in Violin Performance

B.M. in Music and Psychology

Concertmaster & Principal Violinist

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Isadora

Cello Instructor & Ensemble Coach

Master’s in Cello Performance

Principal Cellist of the San Diego State University Symphony and Chamber Orchestras

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Julia U.

Violin Instructor

B.M. Saint Petersburg State Conservatory

​Persuing M.M. in SDSU

Grand Prix Winner

Voice Division

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Cindy

M. A. in Music & Music Education; B.A. in Music

Experienced Composer and Arranger; Playwright and Scriptwriter

Creator of Innovative Teaching Tools

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Tracey

Multi-Genre Singer, Pianist, Composer, and Educator

Performed Live across the United States

Award-winning Songwriter

Artistic Director and Resident Composer for the U.S. All-National Choir,

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Julia R.

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Olesya

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David

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Wind & Brass Division

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Dr. Yana

Violin Instructor 20+ Years Exp

 Master of Piano Performance

Founder & Principal of Belle Melodie Music

MTAC Member

MTNA Member

ACMP Member

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Joyce

Piano Instructor 10+ Years Exp

 Master of Piano Performance

Principal Pianist of Beijing International Orchestra

Performed at Major Festivals

Collaborative Pianist with Ensembles

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Mr. Yu

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Charlie

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Percussion & Pop Division

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Anthony

Violin Instructor 20+ Years Exp

 Master of Piano Performance

Founder & Principal of Belle Melodie Music

MTAC Member

MTNA Member

ACMP Member

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Wesley

Piano Instructor 10+ Years Exp

 Master of Piano Performance

Principal Pianist of Beijing International Orchestra

Performed at Major Festivals

Collaborative Pianist with Ensembles

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Erica

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Kostik

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Nate H.

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John

Violin Instructor 20+ Years Exp

 Master of Piano Performance

Founder & Principal of Belle Melodie Music

MTAC Member

MTNA Member

ACMP Member

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Nate Q.

Piano Instructor 10+ Years Exp

 Master of Piano Performance

Principal Pianist of Beijing International Orchestra

Performed at Major Festivals

Collaborative Pianist with Ensembles

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Composition & Production Division

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Michelle

 Composition Majored

Founder & Principal

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Julia R.

Piano Instructor 10+ Years Exp

 Master of Piano Performance

Principal Pianist of Beijing International Orchestra

Performed at Major Festivals

Collaborative Pianist with Ensembles

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Kostik

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Charlie

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Kostik

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Administration

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Max

Co-Founder

Manager

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