Dedicated. Loyal. Passionate.
We are 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 & PRESIDENT
Isaac is an aspiring cellist who currently attends the Orange County School of the Arts and studies cello at the Colburn School of music. He performs in various orchestras, including the Colburn Youth Orchestra and Chamber Music, as well as the OCSA Symphony Orchestra and chamber ensembles. He enjoys collaborating with fellow musicians in local and international chamber competitions. Through the Dragon Kim Foundation's music program, he formulates weekly lesson plans and instructs under privileged students. Recently, Isaac's cello quartet arranged and performed pop music at OCSA FEST, a school fundraiser event. He genuinely values building communities through his musical talents.
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Victoria Chun
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
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 volunteers as a Student Teacher under the Dragon Kim Foundation Music Program and works closely with the String Advisor to ensure the program’s success. She values philanthropy and serves on the board of the National Charity League. Additionally, she has been 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 & DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH
J.T. is an avid cellist who has been playing for over ten years and studies at the Colburn School. He leads and particularly enjoys music collaborations in his high school and Colburn orchestras. He plays in the Colburn Advanced Orchestra and has been a member of a string quartet in Junior Chamber Music where he has been in the Honors program and on the Student Service Alliance board. He was also 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 currently serving as the President of the National League of Young Men. He combines his deep passion for music and philanthropy into Melody Meals.
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.