Violetta Bushuyeva
Master Piano teacher
Mrs. Violetta Bushuyeva is the founder and owner of Edelweiss Music Center
She has graduated from Dnipropetrovsk College of Pedagogy, Music Department, University of Sports, Human Health Department (Russia)
Her teaching experience is 35 years.
During her pedagogical career she has trained hundreds of students for musical performances, presentations and shows.
Her motto is "Let's shape the talent together!"
Daria Nonkin
Art Teacher& Owner Assistant
Ms. Daria Nonkin graduated from the Academy of Art University in 2020 with a major in illustration. She always enjoyed drawing and loves sharing her knowledge with other aspiring art students.
She focuses on letting art be a form of self-expression and something that can be enjoyed no matter your skill level is.
Galina Melnikova
Vocal & Guitar Instructor
Mrs. Galina Melnikova is a graduate of Perm State University and Music College in Perm, Russia. She is an enthusiastic teacher and passionate about her students’ success.
She has over 15 years of teaching experience
and many of her students are successful performers.
Ms. Melnikova has made a name for herself as one of the South Bay’s most sought music instructors.
Nadezhda Sokolova
Vocal Coach
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Nadezhda Sokolova
Vocal Coach
Mrs. Nadezhda Sokolova has studied linguistics, phonetics, and academic singing at the Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow (Russia) prior to moving to the United States.
She has 10 years of voice teaching experience privately and while being part of a musical studio.
Currently Nadeshda is studying Music Education at the SJSU School of Music and Dance (Spring 2022).
During her lessons Nadezhda focuses on the vocal technique and diction, helping her students to find their true singing style, and develop their abilities through improving breathing technique and music awareness during the learning process.
Jim Leadbetter
Drum Instructor
Mr. Jim Leadbetter has been playing drums since 26 years. He started teaching drums from 2009. Along with teaching drums, Jim is a passionate about performing. He started his band in 1998 and has performed in more than 1000 shows
