Michele Karin Nardone Ratajczak began her violin, piano, and conducting studies at a very early age, and that early education has taken her to the heights of success as a music professional. Soon after graduating from USC’s Thornton School of Music, Michele was invited to become the Concertmaster of The Los Angeles Debut Orchestra Lalo Schifrin Director. She soon became a sought-after recording artist and joined the Studio Orchestra of Paramount, Warner Brothers, Universal, MGM, Sony Pictures and 20th Century Fox Studios.  You can view her long list of film credits here. She has recorded and performed with artists such as Beyoncé, Led Zeppelin, Justin Timberlake, U2, Michael Jackson, Luciano Pavoratti, and many more!

She is also very passionate about teaching, and her students have enjoyed incredible success under her tutelage including 6 gold medals from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Michele is our Chamber Music Ensembles director. Please contact us if you’d like to schedule an audition.