Our Staff

Manny deMelo

CEO/Founder
Sr. Music Teacher/Engineer
Music Evangalist

mannydemelo@yahoo.com

Manny's Bio

Manny deMelo is a worship leader/songwriter, and pianist with a tremendous anointing and passion for the Lord. Manny's entire life is dedicated towards worshipping God through full time ministry at Ablaze Ministry and sister ministry Kingdom Sound.

Manny Was born in Pawtucket,RI. At the age of 11 Manny was introduced to music and by the age of 14, Manny, began to teach others how to play the piano and accordion. He graduated from La Salle Academy in 1991 and later Berklee College of music in 1995 with a BA degree in Music Synthesis (Computer Music Recording). Prior to that time, Manny would travel house to house as a teacher, but without the Lord. Soon after Manny's graduation from Berklee, It was because of an 8 year old girl (who was his piano student at the time) that prayed for his soul that Manny recieved his Salvation. From that day forward Manny has lived his life in the ways of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He since then has turned away his former lifestyle of playing shows at portuguese clubs and feasts to then became a music minister, teacher, and worship leader!

At the time he became a worship leader he was given a vision, from God, that has led to the building and existence of Ablaze Ministries and Kingdom Sound. Manny is married to a beautiful woman named Kim deMelo and he has a 5 year old daughter named Katelyn. He currently lives in Warwick RI with his wife and daughter. He is also a music teacher at Masters Regional Academy and full time CEO of Ablaze Ministries as director, music teacher, and music evangelist as well as Kingdom Sound Inc. as a studio engineer.

Maria deMelo

CFO/Co-Founder
Administrator/Booking/Treasurer

maria_ablaze@yahoo.com
401.243.5077

Maria's Bio

Maria deMelo is the Co-Founder/CFO and Administrator of Ablaze Ministries and Kingdom Sound Inc. Maria, who is Manny deMelo's Mother, is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University  '81 with a degree on data systems management, and she handles all the booking as well as all the many difficult tasks of keeping both ministries organized, operating, and moving. From booking meetings, lessons and studio time, to billing and all the financial operation of AM and KS, she has been dedicated above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that everything behind the scenes is taken care of. She is the friendly voice behind our ministry, and she is a true sister in Christ, who never complains about her personal strife, but lives to give to others. She is a true blessing to everyone she knows!

Teaching Staff

Carlene Perkins - Choir, Beginner Theory (VMS)
Craig Alix - Drama, Piano
Dan Termale - Drums
David Dipilato - Piano, Guitar, Art, Photography
Drew Romano - Guitar, Bass
Emily Correia - Piano
Manny deMelo - Piano, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Theory/group classes
Nicole Trafford - Piano, Flute
Paul Chagnon - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
Sandra Baldwin - Piano, Voice, Choir