About Oleg
Oleg Melnikov, a resident of
Waynesville, NC, is a classically-trained violin teacher and concert violinist
. Born into a musical family in the former USSR, Oleg’s father was a
professional trombonist and his grandmother was an opera singer. Blessed with
perfect pitch, Oleg was six when he began his violin lessons. The first place
winner of state and regional awards, Oleg attended the Rachmaninov Conservatory
of Music in Rostov-on-Don on a full scholarship.
Oleg performs professionally with various regional orchestras, including the Asheville Symphony, where he is permanent fourth chair, the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, Symphony of the Mountains (Kingsport, TN), and others. Since 2001 he has maintained an active private studio and taught hundreds of students in Western North Carolina. In addition, many weekends are filled with weddings, studio recordings, and private recitals with his piano trio, Trio Sussurando.
In order to ensure the best fit for both the student and the instructor, Oleg offers a complimentary first lesson at teaching his studio in Waynesville, that allows students to meet with him and see his teaching methods with no obligation.
Oleg performs professionally with various regional orchestras, including the Asheville Symphony, where he is permanent fourth chair, the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, Symphony of the Mountains (Kingsport, TN), and others. Since 2001 he has maintained an active private studio and taught hundreds of students in Western North Carolina. In addition, many weekends are filled with weddings, studio recordings, and private recitals with his piano trio, Trio Sussurando.
In order to ensure the best fit for both the student and the instructor, Oleg offers a complimentary first lesson at teaching his studio in Waynesville, that allows students to meet with him and see his teaching methods with no obligation.
