Our Story
In the heart of the bustling city of Union, where the rhythm of life was as vibrant as the people within it, Patricio Batallas decided to turn a dream into reality. Along with Juan Godoy, Elimar Lereico and Elianni Lereico, three colleagues and friends that had been inseparable, they bonded by their passion for music since they meet at Kean University. Each brought a unique talent to their ensemble: Juan, a virtuoso pianist and guitarrist, Elimar a gifted violinist, and Patricio a musical genius highly skilled in different instruments, representing cultural richness coming from all around the world, but mostly, South America, that magical place with sounds that could move mountains.​
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Patricio Batallas envisioned a sanctuary for artists like themselves, where music could be created, recorded, and shared with the world starting with little kids. The first exposure to music in childhood is not just about learning notes and rhythms; it is a holistic experience that can significantly shape a child's development. The cognitive, emotional, social, and physical benefits of early musical experiences lay a strong foundation for future growth, making music an invaluable part of childhood education and development.
Team Members
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Get to know a little bit more Batallas Music Studio's team members!
Patricio Batallas - Music Educator, Director
Ecuadorian accomplished multi-instrumentalist with a long trajectory in music performance and music education. Specialized in proficient performance in Classical Guitar, flute, early childhood music education, and traditional Latin American music.
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Patricio is a maestro, dexterous, soulful, and passionate interpreter of more than twenty wind, string, and percussion instruments and today, he is completing his music education degree at Kean University. Patricio is the owner, CEO, and director of Batallas Music Studio.
Juan David Godoy - Music Educator, Piano Specialist
Mr. Godoy is a prodigy and polished multi - instrumentalist and musician, gifted and specialized in piano. Born and raised in Colombia, he developed his musicianship and artistry foundations that lead him to deepen his musical studies in the Music Performance program at Kean University.
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Mr. Godoy is a proficient, dedicated and disciplined in his craft that shares his abilities and acumen through social media videoclips where he shows his versatile, expresssive and powerful arrangements from popular songs, including his own works.
Elimar Lereico - Music Educator, Violin Specialist
Ms. Lereico, is a very polished and gifted musician, specialized in violin. Born and raised in Venezuela, Ms. Lereico brought her passion for music to life through her childhood training in El Sistema, a social action music programme that was founded in Venezuela by Maestro José Antonio Abreu. Later on, she continued her musical studies at Fiesta Clásica, a non-governmental organization in Dominican Republic.
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Ms. Lereico is a dynamic, versatile, artistic musician and interpreter with a substantial interest in musical education and performance; advocating for music as a means for individual and community development in areas such as education and mental health.
Elianni Lereico - Music Educator, Viola Specialist
Ms. Lereico, a skillfull, dedicated, and very disciplined musician, specialized in viola. Ms. Lereico was born and raised in Venezuela together with her sister, where music became one of her passions as well. The emblematic program El Sistema has fostered the development of discipline, effort, and commitment to art, values ​​that Ms. Lereico possesses as an artist and as an individual. Skills were honed and perfected during her time at the Dominican musical education center Fiesta Clasica.
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Ms. Lereico can be described as a pragmatic, reliable, responsible, and professional musician and interpreter with a passion for teaching music to disadvantaged communities.
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Monday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM