Karine Koroukian

Graduate of the prestigious Mannes College, the New School for Music Piano Performance Major at Mc Gill University, Montreal, Qc First-prize winner of two national piano competitions in Beirut, Lebanon (Liszt and Ravel piano competition, Spanish music competition) Live Recording of solo piano works by Haydn, Brahms, Chopin and Debussy International performances as soloist and chamber musician

Steinway Hall, Strathmore Hall, Weigel Hall (OSU Campus), Paul Hall (Juilliard School of Music), Concert Hall (Mannes College of Music), Farleigh Dickinson University, Casino du Liban (Beirut, Lebanon), Leonardo Hall (Montreal, QC), St. Mark’s Church (London, UK), Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (Santiago de Compostela, Spain).

Koroukian has over 15 years of teaching experience, with all ages and levels. Whether the purpose of studying piano is pure pleasure or preparation for recitals, auditions and national tests, Karine adapts her teaching method and curriculum according to the specific needs of each individual student. Solid piano technique and music foundation are provided to all students as necessary tools of expression. Creativity, musicianship and critical listening abilities are developed at all levels. Karine believes in cultivating the natural abilities of her students in a nurturing environment and develops a respectful teacher/student relationship. She has taught piano and accompanied Suzuki Violin Classes at Queens Borough Community College, and is currently a faculty member at Belle Arti Center for the Arts, where she teaches piano, theory, ear training and rhythmic training. She also teaches in her private music studio located in Forest Hills and throughout the boroughs of New York.

Member of the Leschetitzky Association.