Meet Our Team
Get to know the talented artists behind NOVA Collective, dedicated to creating exceptional original Music for Film, TV & Media, Jazz & popular music.
About Us.
Yuna Lee & JP Faúndez – Music for Film, TV, Media.
We are two musicians brought together by a shared passion for telling stories through sound. Coming from different corners of the world (Korea and Chile) we each carry a deep love for music that moves, shapes, and elevates the narratives of film, TV and media. Our backgrounds span everything from jazz and classical composition to percussion-driven rhythm and cinematic arranging. Together, we draw on years of experience across theater, film, and live performance to create music that feels alive and intentional, whether it’s subtle and emotional or bold and dynamic.
As a team, we are passionate to craft scores that do more than support a scene, they bring out our heart. Whether we’re working on a short film, a documentary, or a stage production, our focus is always the same: serving the story with music that connects.
Bio
Yuna Lee
2021 - 2022
Master’s degree (M.M) and a Diploma in Jazz Composition
Berklee College of Music
Yuna Lee is a composer, arranger, musical director, conductor, and pianist specializing in theater, film, and concerts, with 16 years of experience.
She studied at Berklee College of Music, where she earned a Master’s degree (M.M) and a Diploma in Jazz Composition, Musical Theatre, and Film Scoring, after also studying Piano Performance at Howon University in Korea. Yuna has received multiple awards, including from Downbeat Magazine and the Berklee Quincy Jones Award. She was also a finalist for the 2023 BMI Foundation Pete Carpenter Fellowship.
Yuna’s experience includes working on productions such as In the Heights (MA) and the Korean-American musical Dosan (LA) supported by the LA Arts Council. She also works at Lexington Christian Academy and Berklee College of Music, has collaborated with the Dallas Art Museum, and gained experience at London Air Studios and Budapest Art Orchestra.
In Korea, Yuna served as Music Director, Assistant Music Director, Conductor, and Pit Musician for official productions of In the Heights (Korea/Japan), Newsies, Next to Normal, Billy Elliot, and The Wedding Singer. She also contributed to the 72nd National Liberation Day Celebrations with the Government of South Korea and taught as an Adjunct Professor in the Musical Theatre Department at Seokyeong University (Seoul). Additionally, she has been involved in the K-Pop industry.
JP Faundez
2017 -2023
Bachelor's Degree in Performance - Berklee College of Music
Juan Pablo Faúndez is a Chilean drummer, percussionist. Born in Linares and raised in a musical family, he began classical piano studies at age six at the University of Talca’s Conservatory of Music, later discovering his passion for drums. By the age of 15, he was already performing professionally throughout Chile.
In 2015, Faúndez was awarded a full scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music’s Five-Week Summer Program. He later received full scholarships from both Berklee and the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation, earning his Bachelor of Music in Performance in 2023.
His career has since taken him to stages around the world, performing with celebrated artists including Arturo Sandoval, Jesus Molina, Miguel Bosé, Noel Schajris, and Thuy. His international appearances include the Java Jazz Festival (Indonesia), Bansko Jazz Festival (Bulgaria), and India’s National Centre for the Performing Arts.
Faúndez has contributed to a wide range of recording projects, including Marcin’s “Classical Dragon” for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and multiple collaborations with Jesus Molina. His work as an arranger and composer can be heard in original productions, the JP Faundez & Jason Garb Duo series, and his upcoming solo album set for release in 2025.
Beyond performance, Faúndez is committed to music education, offering private instruction, clinics, and masterclasses throughout the U.S., Latin America, and Europe.
He is endorsed by Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Canopus Drums, Kala Brand Music, FatFreq In-Ears, and Fundas Drumker. His accolades include the Armand Zildjian Scholarship, Neil Peart Scholarship, Freddie Gruber Scholarship.
Audio Samples
Isla sin Calma
This is a cinematic piece inspired by the immense and magical landscapes of southern Chile. Combining orchestral arrangements with natural textures, the composition captures the beauty of this region.
Rise and Dance, Nature
This is a cinematic composition inspired by the majestic landscapes of the Andean mountains. Blending orchestral textures with native instrumentation, the piece evokes, mystery, magic and timelessness of this ancient region.
String Quartet Inspired by ''El Cerdito''
This piece was composed for string quartet and is inspired by “El cerdito” from Presencia y otros cuentos by Juan Carlos Onetti. The music reflects the emotional tension, subtle irony, and existential undertones found in the original story.
Smooth Cue
Perc Journey
Percussion Journey is a piece inspired by the rhythm and spirit of New Orleans, blending complicated and unexpected rhythmic groupings. It’s a musical idea inspired by the streets and the wilderness of cities.
Hyangsoo (Nostalgia)
Mother Earth
Composed to match the trailer of World of Warcraft (Blizzard Entertainment) for educational and portfolio purposes only.
Temp Editing Examples
This video is used for educational and portfolio purposes only. Music edited by Yuna Lee as part of a film scoring assignment at UCLA Extension, 2023.
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