Hi, I’m Surya Miele—a pianist, composer, and educator based in Culver City, California. I currently teach piano at Mixon Music and serve as a piano technician trainee at CalArts Piano Shop, while also supporting students at CalArts as a Theory and Piano Tutor. I love making music accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds, and I’m always exploring new ways to combine performance, theory, and creative collaboration. With a BFA in Jazz Studies from CalArts, I enjoy creating and arranging music, collaborating with performers, and helping students develop solid music theory and technique. In my spare time, I compose and produce music for independent projects.

Surya Miele

Hi, I’m Surya Miele—a pianist, composer, and educator based in Culver City, California. I currently teach piano at Mixon Music and serve as a piano technician trainee at CalArts Piano Shop, while also supporting students at CalArts as a Theory and Piano Tutor. I love making music accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds, and I’m always exploring new ways to combine performance, theory, and creative collaboration. With a BFA in Jazz Studies from CalArts, I enjoy creating and arranging music, collaborating with performers, and helping students develop solid music theory and technique. In my spare time, I compose and produce music for independent projects.

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Hi, I’m Surya Miele—a pianist, composer, and educator based in Culver City, California. I currently teach piano at Mixon Music and serve as a piano technician trainee at CalArts Piano Shop, while also supporting students at CalArts as a Theory and Piano Tutor. I love making music accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds, and I’m always exploring new ways to combine performance, theory, and creative collaboration.

With a BFA in Jazz Studies from CalArts, I enjoy creating and arranging music, collaborating with performers, and helping students develop solid music theory and technique. In my spare time, I compose and produce music for independent projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Piano Teacher at Mix on Music
September 1, 2025 - Present
Teach piano to students of all ages.
Piano Technician Trainee at CalArts Piano Shop
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Clean, maintain, tune, and regulate pianos.
Theory and Piano Tutor at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Assist students seeking extra support or a deeper understanding of music theory.
Crew Member at Chipotle
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Set up for opening, prepare food, utensils, drinks, etc. Worked as cashier, on line, and chef throughout the day.
Camp Counselor at Fitness by the Sea
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Helped set up and break down camp; held a fun and safe environment for kids; taught surfing, boogie boarding, and body surfing; hosted games.
Shirt Printer at James Hill Shirt Company
September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Washing, printing, folding, packing, and mailing shirts; coordinating with others.
Piano Teacher at Mixon Music
September 1, 2025 - Present
Teach piano to students of all ages.

Education

Bachelor's in Fine Arts - Jazz Studies at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's in Fine Arts - Jazz Studies at California Institute of the Arts, Santa Clarita
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services