Rik Melissant (1999) studied organ with Paul Kieviet (Middelharnis, Netherlands) from the age of 12 until the summer of 2018. 

Since September 2018, he has been studying organ performance as his major and piano as a secondary subject at Codarts, Rotterdam Conservatory, with principal teachers including Ben van Oosten, Bas de Vroome, Zuzana Ferjenčíková, Christian Schmitt, and Aart Bergwerff. He studied improvisation with Hayo Boerema and completed his secondary piano studies under the guidance of Martin Lekkerkerk and Sara Gutiérrez Redondo. Rik achieved his Bachelor’s degree with the highest distinction, summa cum laude, earning a grade of 9.5 (June 2022).

Rik participated in several masterclasses with notable figures such as Reitze Smits, Michel Bouvard, and Olivier Latry. Additionally, he has won five first prizes at various international organ competitions, including the first prize at the International César Franck Competition held at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Bavo in Haarlem (2022). 

Starting in September 2024, he is pursuing a Master of Music degree at Codarts, Rotterdam Conservatory, with Zuzana Ferjenčíková and Hayo Boerema as his principal teachers.