Lina Saleh
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional dedicated to achieving structural and artistic cohesion in elite orchestral performance, private violin instruction, and real estate operations. Proven ability to synthesize complex information into polished, coordinated results, from drafting legal contracts to leading professional symphonic sections. A disciplined and detail-oriented approach ensures alignment of individual contributions with overarching visions and goals, fostering collaboration and excellence. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that resonate across diverse fields.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Instructor
Private Violin Studio
Santa Monica, CA
2018 - Current
- Manage daily operations of a competitive studio with 25+ private students, coordinating a demanding weekly instructional schedule alongside all business logistics, including billing and scheduling.
- Develop and implement coaching strategies to support students in reaching key milestones for successful admissions and scholarships to top university music programs, elite arts camps, and leadership opportunities in youth orchestras.
- Orchestrated planning and execution of three annual recitals, overseeing repertoire selection, venue logistics, and public performance execution.
- Overseeing studio correspondence by drafting regular updates on scheduling, expectations, pedagogical insights, and event announcements.
Principal Second Violin
Bozeman Symphony Orchestra
Bozeman, MT (commuting)
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated communication between conductor, other principals, and section members to ensure cohesive technical and stylistic execution.
- Executed bowing arrangements that complemented concertmaster selections, enhancing overall ensemble harmony.
- Participated in multiple audition committees to evaluate and select candidates for open positions.
- Facilitated outreach programs as a speaker, educator, and performer for the symphony.
- Conveyed essential information and expectations to section members to enhance collective artistic vision of orchestra.
Assistant
Compass Real Estate (The Kelly Team)
La Cañada Flintridge
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Conducted in-depth research and prepared detailed listing presentations and comparative market analyses to enhance client understanding of market trends.
- Executed contract preparation by drafting and reviewing purchase agreements, listing agreements, and legal disclosures to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
- Crafted professional correspondence for agents, clients, and escrow parties to enhance transactional clarity.
- Oversaw CRM database integrity and structured property file organization to optimize team productivity.
Education
Master of Music - Violin Performance
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2018
Minor - Leadership Studies
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2018
Skills
- Legal document drafting
- Mentorship for musicians
- Research
- Proficient in English and German
- Effective relationship management
- Strategic development
- Team management
- Small business management
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Principal Second Violin
Bozeman Symphony Orchestra
08.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant
Compass Real Estate (The Kelly Team)
09.2018 - 07.2020
Owner & Instructor
Private Violin Studio
2018 - Current
Master of Music - Violin Performance
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Minor - Leadership Studies
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
SELECTED HONORS & AWARDS
- Honors String Quartet Position & Scholarship | CSUN (2021-2022)
- Associate Concertmaster of the California Young Artist Symphony (2021-2024)
- Concertmaster of the CSUN Symphony Orchestra & Operas, including work on an award-winning production of "L’enfant et les Sortilèges" by Ravel (2020-2022)
- Stradivarius Departmental Scholarship | CSUN (2021-2022)
- Robert A. Wienpahl Departmental Scholarship | CSUN (2020-2021)
- Pauline V. and Ralph C. Morgan Memorial Music Award Scholarship | UIUC (2018-2019)
- Thomas J. Smith Competition Scholarship Prize | UIUC (2016 & 2017)
- Paul Rolland Competition Scholarship Prize | UIUC (2016, 2017, & 2018)
- Bowdoin International Music Festival (Summer 2016)
- UIUC College of Fine and Applied Arts Ambassador (2015-2018)
- University of Illinois Merit Scholarship (2014-2018)
- Selected for participation in masterclasses working with world-class career musicians, incluing Rachel Barton-Pine, Martin Chalifour, the Ying Quartet, Sergiu Schwartz, Andrew McIntosh, and more.