Dedicated. Loyal. Passionate.
Melody Meals is a youth-led charitable music organization based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2023, we are committed to creating meaningful change through the transformative power of music and the nourishment of a warm meal.
Join us in our mission to bring hope and harmony to those in need.
Meet the Team
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Isaac Chun
CO-FOUNDER
Isaac is an aspiring cellist who currently attends University of Southern California and studies cello at the Colburn School of Music. He has performed in various orchestras, including the Colburn Youth Orchestra and Chamber Music Program, and has previously been part of the OCSA Symphony Orchestra and chamber ensembles. He enjoys collaborating with fellow musicians in local and international chamber competitions. He genuinely values building communities through his musical talents.
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Victoria Chun
CO-FOUNDER & CO-PRESIDENT
Victoria is a passionate violinist who studies at the Orange County School of the Arts and the Colburn School. She performs with OCSA chamber & orchestra ensembles, as well as Colburn ensembles. She has served as concertmaster of the OCSA Chamber Orchestra and has been recognized with awards for her school spirit. She is the Assistant Director of Strings for the Dragon Kim Foundation Music Program and ensures the program’s success. She values philanthropy and serves on the board of the National Charity League. Additionally, she is a camp counselor at Bellis Music Camp. She finds joy in sharing her love of music and also composes in her free time.
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J.T. Kim
CO-FOUNDER & CO-PRESIDENT
J.T. is an avid cellist who has been playing for over eleven years studying at the Colburn School. He leads and enjoys music collaborations in his school and Colburn orchestras. He served as Associate Principal Cellist in the Colburn Advanced Orchestra and plays in a string quintet in Junior Chamber Music where he also leads the LA Coast Chapter of the Student Service Alliance. He was awarded the Silver medal in the Southern California Junior Bach Competition, Complete Works. He is active in philanthropic efforts, including as the Philanthropy Co-Chair and President of the National League of Young Men. He combines his deep passion for music and philanthropy into Melody Meals.
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Truman Kim
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
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Audrey Chun
SPECIAL EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR
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Winston Ahn
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
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Megan Song
MARKETING COORDINATOR
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Ava Rhee
ARTISTIC COORDINATOR
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Audrey Rhee
VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR
Our Story
Our team met through the Colburn School , played alongside one another in the Colburn orchestras, and attended music summer camps together since we were young. We share our love of music by regularly volunteering. When we visited centers feeding the unhoused population, we saw they were just like us: a community sharing a meal. We wanted to expand our music volunteering to the unhoused community and tie in our volunteer worlds that seemed separate. We believe this vulnerable group of people needs uplifting and encouragement as much as anyone. We also believe in the power of music - a language that bonds communities no matter what the circumstances.