Learn more about our amazing mentors here:
Please note: contact information for mentors is only for questions and comments about your current schedule or sessions. Please sign up to schedule, and we will place you with a mentor.
Ellen Dai
President
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President 🎹
Hey! I'm Ellen Dai, and I'm currently a junior at Bellaire High School. I've been playing the piano since I was five. I love music, and playing the piano brings me a lot of happiness. I also love challenging myself by playing a harder piece, because that feeling of finally accomplishing something hard is quite satisfying. I'm glad to join this organization and help less experienced students improve.
Audrey Han
Vice President
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Vice President 🎹
Hi! So I’m Audrey, a junior at Bellaire high. I’ve been playing the piano ever since I was about 5, so I’m really excited to be able to help others similar to myself with something I’m good at. I’m really thankful for a friend here who introduced me, and I strongly believe that this will be a good chance for me to improve myself in various ways and others too!!!
Mingyi Chen
Secretary
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Secretary 🎻
Hi, my name is Mingyi Chen. I am currently a junior at Bellaire High School. I've been playing the violin since I was 7. I understand a lot of the challenges of learning music, so I hope I can help make a difference in the lives of other musicians. Music learning should be a fun and accessible experience. I'm happy to be working in this organization to realize these goals.
Ishani Kaushik
Treasurer
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Treasurer 🎹
Hi! My name is Ishani Kaushik, and I am a pianist at Bellaire High School. I've been playing the piano since I was four years old and have been competing in the National Federation of Music clubs since I was seven. I love teaching, and I can't wait to help you on your piano journey!
Akhil Baker
Outreach
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Outreach 🎹
Hello everyone, my name is Akhil Baker and I’m a sophomore at Bellaire High school. I’ve been playing piano for 10 years and I’m also well versed in music theory and composition. I’m excited to start teaching and guiding students through all their challenges, and along the way help them develop passion for all kinds of music!
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Dylan Wing
Hi I’m Dylan, and I am a rising senior at at Dulles. I’ve played the violin for 4/5 years. Outside orchestra, I really enjoy video games and reading. I look forward to assisting others in their musical development.
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Yufei Zhang
Hello! My name is Yufei Zhang. I’m a sophomore at Clements High School. I’ve been playing the piano for around 9 years. My hobbies are drawing and and going on bike rides. I think this will we a great experience for improving my communication skills as well as helping others find the joy in making music.
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Julie Song
Hi everyone! My name is Julie Song and I am a high school junior. I have been playing violin for six years and I have played piano for over ten. As a passionate musician, I have attained the ARSM diploma as a pianist, as well as being recognized as a TMEA All-State violinist. Currently, I am a part of a string quartet, with recent repertoire being Dvorak's American quartet and Libertango by Piazzolla, and I am also a part of my school's varsity orchestra. I hope that I will be able to spread the love of music to my students!
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Valentina Remond
Hi! I'm Valentina and I am currently a sophomore at Bellaire High School. I have been playing the piano for almost 11 years now. Besides music, I love to draw and play volleyball. I'm really looking forward to helping others in their music, and creating a fun learning environment!