Press & Media

Selected interviews, videos, photographs and external references for Melissa Elena Reiner's work as a violinist, writer, filmmaker and speaker.

Melissa is based in London and works across film, television, recording, live performance, events, writing and speaking. The links below point to independent press, professional credits, talks and selected media.

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Selected press & interviews

TEDxLondonBusinessSchool — How to Listen Like a Musician Talk
Melissa uses live violin to explain the musical building blocks that shape how audiences listen and respond.
Los Angeles Times — Playing the Field Press profile, 2005
Melissa (centre) interviewed by Adam Baer for the LA Times.
Violinist.com — On tour with the Jonas Brothers Interview
On the set of Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience.
The DLR Cast — Interview with Melissa Reiner Podcast
Melissa recalls performing and appearing on camera in David Lee Roth’s No Holds Bar-B-Que, including stories about the set, Roth’s work ethic and the musicians she performed alongside.
All3Media New Writers Collective — Edinburgh TV Festival Screenwriting recognition
Melissa was selected for the All3Media New Writers Collective, supporting emerging screenwriters through the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Firework Productions — Duette Film reference
A bullied ballet dancer finds hope and purpose after an unexpected encounter with a mysterious pianist.
Connecting the violin with rock: We can arrange that Interview, 2006
Violinist.com discusses Melissa Reiner’s work arranging and performing strings for rock and popular music.