TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Love.
At Belle Melodie, we not only choose the best teachers, we choose the best people.
Piano Division
Michelle
Piano Instructor 20+ Years Exp
M. M. of Piano Performance
B. M. of Composition
Founder & Principal of Belle Melodie Music
MTAC/MTNA/ACMP MemberCompetition Jury
Lesi
Master of Piano Performance
Principal Pianist of Beijing International Orchestra
Performed at Major Festivals
Collaborative Pianist with Ensembles
Dr. Kim
D.M.A. in Piano Performance
Winner of Catholic U. of America Concerto Competition
MTAC Member
Collaborative Accompanist
CM Exam & Competition
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
Julia R.
Piano Pedagogy & Choral Instruction
High School Choral Ensembles Experience
Passionate about Musical Theatre and Performing on Stage
Joyce
B.A. in Flute Performance
M.A. in Musicology
RCM & ABRSM
Students Performed at Carnegie Hall
High Teaching Standards
Olivia
Majored in Music and Literature/Writing of UCSD
MTAC All Level Merit
Piano & Music Theory
ABRSM & CM
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
SUB ONLY
Laura
M.M. & B.M. in Classical Piano Performance, Manhattan School of Music
Musical Expression, Technical Precision & Stylistic Understanding
Active Chamber Musician
Alice
Bachelor in Music Education
Master in Piano Performance
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Attended Multiple Recitals, Concerts & Competition
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
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
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
SUB ONLY
David L.
Cantor, All Hallows Catholic Church
Musical Director of Theatres
Apprentice/Substitute Teacher of HTMS
Bass Section Leader, CSULB University Choir
SUB ONLY
Mary
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Accompanist at Palisades Presbyterian Church
Former Piano Instructor at Sam Ash
Passionate Pianist and Skilled Sight-Reader
String Division
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
Susan
Violin & Viola Instructor w/ 25+ Years Experience
Chamber Music Coach
Instructor w/ the SDYS
Performed w/ World-Renowned Artists
Students in Top Institutions
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
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
Altana
Violin Instructor & Chamber Music Coach
M.M. in Violin Performance
B.M. in Music and Psychology
Concertmaster & Principal Violinist
Isadora
Cello Instructor & Ensemble Coach
Master’s in Cello Performance
Principal Cellist of the San Diego State University Symphony and Chamber Orchestras
Julia U.
Violin Instructor
B.M. Saint Petersburg State Conservatory
Persuing M.M. in SDSU
Grand Prix Winner
Voice Division
Cindy
M. A. in Music & Music Education; B.A. in Music
Experienced Composer and Arranger; Playwright and Scriptwriter
Creator of Innovative Teaching Tools
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,
Julia R.
Piano Pedagogy & Choral Instruction
High School Choral Ensembles Experience
Passionate about Musical Theatre and Performing on Stage
Olesya
Internationally Acclaimed Opera Singer
Prestigious Int'l Competitions Winner
Graduate of the Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory in St. Petersburg, Russia
SUB ONLY
David
Cantor, All Hallows Catholic Church
Musical Director of Theatres
Apprentice/Substitute Teacher of HTMS
Bass Section Leader, CSULB University Choir
Wind & Brass Division
Dr. Yana
Doctor of Musical Arts
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Prizewinner of Competitions
Active Presenter and Adjudicator for Several Flute Association & Guild
Featured Soloist w/ Orchestras
Joyce
B.A. in Flute Performance
M.A. in Musicology
RCM & ABRSM
Students Performed at Carnegie Hall
High Teaching Standards
Dr. Yu
Clarinet/Bassoon/Saxophone
Doctor of Musical Arts
Winner of the University Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition
Perform w/ the Orchestras
Soloist and Guest Artist with Numerous Ensembles
Charlie
Saxophone & Jazz Ensemble Instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Band Saxophonist
Album Charlie Arbelaez
B.A. & M.A. in Jazz Studies
Former Professor of Saxophone at Palomar College
Percussion & Pop Division
Anthony
Master in Percussion Performance from The Juilliard
Perform at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center
Principal Percussionist and Timpanist for SDYS
Recipient of Numerous Honors
Wesley
Doctoral Candidate at UCSD
Graduate of Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Director of Music at Austin Preparatory School
Produced 680+ Performance
Soloist w/ the Plymouth Philharmonics
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
Kostik
Guitar, Drum & Band
Recording & Music Tech
10+ Years of Teaching Exp
Graduate of UC San Diego’s Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts (ICAM)
Former Sam Ash Instructor
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
John
40+ Years of Teaching and Playing Experience
Performed w/ Numerous Bands across San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County
SUB ONLY
Nate Q.
Degree in Music Education & Music Technology from the Berklee College of Music
Over 10 Years of Teaching Experience
Drums, Percussion, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Music Theory, and Songwriting
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Composition & Production Division
Michelle
Piano Instructor 20+ Years Exp
M. M. of Piano Performance
B. M. of Composition
Founder & Principal of Belle Melodie Music
MTAC/MTNA/ACMP MemberCompetition Jury
Julia R.
Piano Pedagogy & Choral Instruction
High School Choral Ensembles Experience
Passionate about Musical Theatre and Performing on Stage
Kostik
Guitar, Drum & Band
Recording & Music Tech
10+ Years of Teaching Exp
Graduate of UC San Diego’s Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts (ICAM)
Former Sam Ash Instructor
Charlie
Saxophone & Jazz Ensemble Instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Band Saxophonist
Album Charlie Arbelaez
B.A. & M.A. in Jazz Studies
Former Professor of Saxophone at Palomar College
Kostik
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Administration
Max
Co-Founder
Manager
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