Piano teacher Yelena Mealy, left, with her students at the Cinco de Mayo recital featured Latin music Thursday, May 5. ‘I want music it to be an enjoyable experience … this recital was a lot of fun for everyone,’ Mealy said. ‘I was classically trained in Russia. I don’t want that rigid model for my students. I want music to be something they enjoy throughout their lives.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Freya Arbuckle performs her recital piece as her teacher Yelena Mealy looks on. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Piano teacher Yelena Mealy plays a duet with student Adrija Bhattaharya. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Zumba instructor Margarita Lokhova teaches students to move to a salsa beat. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 Guest musician Mary Frances Dorn, left, is accompanied by piano teacher Yelena Mealy. Mealy often serves as a music coach and accompanist for students preparing for competitions. She is also the accompanist for Coro de Camera and plays for services at the United Church and the Unitarian Church. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Piano teacher Yelena Mealy’s students provide percussion to a Latin piece. Mealy teaches students age 4 through adult, and skill levels beginners to advanced. For information, call 505.385.9900. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com