Musical Chess™ in the News!
Aug 2025
When Music Meets the Chessboard
"For Adrienne Tellier, creativity and teaching have always gone hand in hand. She studied musical theatre and then she spent years performing on stage, teaching kids’ programs, and writing curriculum for an education startup in New York City. During the pandemic, Adrienne and her husband returned to her birth town, drawn to Greenville’s thriving arts and food scene and the chance to start a family in a place that felt both familiar and inspiring."
Aug 2025
Hidden Gems: Meet Adrienne Tellier of Musical Chess
"Today we’d like to introduce you to Adrienne Tellier.
Hi Adrienne, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve always been inspired by the magic of childhood—bright minds, big imaginations, and that spark that happens when learning feels like discovery."
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July 2025
'Musical Chess': How students are learning chess through song and dance
GREENVILLE, S.C. —
Students as young as 3 years old are learning to play the game of chess— but not in the way you might think.
"Musical Chess" was founded by Adrienne Tellier as a way to teach critical thinking skills through song and dance. Using her background in musical theatre, she developed the chess-focused curriculum, which she now offers in schools and private settings throughout the Upstate.
July 2025
July 2025
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Making Moves: Meet Musical Chess, a Fresh New Find for Greenville Families
"Introducing Musical Chess, a standout new program for young learners created right here in Greenville, South Carolina by mom-preneur and creative educator, Adrienne Tellier. With roots in both music and strategy, this program brings together movement, melody, and the art of chess—all in a playful, developmentally rich environment for kids ages 2½ to 7."
June 2025
Who's on the move in Greenville, SC
"Musical Chess, a joyful new program for children ages 2.5–7, is launching in Greenville with an imaginative blend of chess, music, and play. Designed to nurture
confidence, focus, and problem-solving skills, the program offers a developmentally rich approach to learning that’s anything but traditional."