Meet The Directors

Shan Lateef is a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia. Shan is young scientist who is dedicated to neuroscience research and, in his free time, is an avid chef. Shan was inspired by growing scientific evidence about the positive impact of music on brain health and created Melodies for the Mind. He believes that music may be the medicine that reaches into the hidden recesses of the mind and nurtures our neurons. Shan’s ultimate goal is to facilitate the application of neuroscience discoveries for the betterment of society and he appreciates the opportunity to utilize his musical talent in this process.

Malak Elsherbiny is a freshman attending Colgan High School, in Manassas, VA.  Malak is student leader at school and is invested in helping her community. Her favorite pastimes include playing the piano and recreational soccer. She finds piano music to be relaxing and it allows her to retreat into a stress-free place. Melodies for the Mind represents Malak’s passion for piano as well as her commitment to community service. She enjoys taking her hobby and creating an enjoyable experience for seniors who live away from their families.

Annemarie Landry taught Shan piano for 8 years and Malak for 6 years. She herself has played the piano since she was 5 years old! As her daughter's Girl Scout leader, Ms. Landry taught the girls fun Broadway songs and would take them to area nursing homes where she would play the piano and they would sing. A couple of the moms asked if she gave piano lessons and her answer was," Well I can try!" So she began teaching piano lessons to 3 of her Girl Scouts 18 years ago. Ms. Landry is passionate about sharing her love of music and is exceptionally proud of her students who are taking THEIR love of music and creating Melodies of the Mind and spreading music to many corners of Virginia!