
My Key Collaborators
I am so thankful to these talented humans for creating art with me time and time again!

Tim Bongiovanni
Audio & Mixing Engineer, Composer, Co-Writer
Tim Bongiovanni has been producing songs with Melina since the late Jurassic Period. He works with indie pop-rock music artists of many kinds out of his studio in Bedford MA, and is honored to have been a part of Melina KB’s music for the last few millennia.

Allegra Jordyn
Co-writer, Background Vocalist
I’m a dark pop artist, inspired by film noir, classic literature, and gothic poetry. My music is designed for people who feel too much, think too much, or love too hard. When I’m not writing my own music, I’m probably co-writing for my friends. And if I’m not writing at all, you can probably find me at a bookstore, art museum, or coffee shop.

Tanya Zhmendak
Violinist, Composer
I'm Tanya Zhmendak, a Kyiv-born violinist sharing my journey through melodies and stories. From my beginnings at age seven in Ukraine to refining my craft at the Longy School of Music of Bard College, my violin has been my voice. Having completed my undergraduate studies in Violin Performance, I'm now immersed in the rich tapestry of a master's degree in Violin Performance and Composition. Join me as I explore the harmonies of neoclassical elements infused with vibrant Ukrainian folk influences.

Penny Kapadoukakis
Photographer, Videographer, Director, Editor
Hey I’m Penny! I’m a director here in Nashville, I shoot music videos and cover art and anything music visual wise for a living! Some of my favorite things are going to concerts, running, throwing parties, and playing guitar! Me and Melina have been working together for 3 years now on her visuals and it’s always the most fun and creative projects to work on!

Sam Skelton
Photographer, Videographer, Editor, Actor
Hi, my name is Sam Skelton and I am a photographer and videographer based in Nashville, TN. Some hobbies that I enjoy outside of my main work would be thrifting at the Nashville Vintage Market, hiking and going on runs.

Gus Ciardiello
Co-Writer, Guitarist, Actor
I’m a Belmont grad music producer that loves making music for sync and with friends! I’m no longer addicted to coffee but am now addicted to peanut M&Ms.

Skylar Lee
Co-Writer, Actor
Skylar Lee, originally from Allentown, PA, now resides in Nashville TN! Her fav styles to write & listen to are pop, country (as well as musical theatre), and all things 70s and 80s…in fact she’s convinced Stevie Nicks could be her actual mom. Outside of songwriting, you’ll find Skylar probably drawing, playing piano, or showing someone a photo of her cat, Phoebe Buffay.

Hailey Young
Event Team, Press Assistant
Hi my name is Hailey! I just recently graduated from Belmont University with a degree in studying the Creative and Entertainment Industries with an emphasis in artist and tour management. I absolutely love music and getting to experience the creative arts in all different kinds of forms. I have a passion for reading and writing as well and hope to expand my creativity in the near future! I also love to travel and share my own creativity with others!

Hannah Diones
Co-Writer
Writes pop/country/or anything else, from Denver, loves to CRAFT!! (Sew clothes, paint, etc).
