About me:

I started playing piano at the age of 5. After completing 16 years of academic music education I received a degree of Bachelor of Music with honors in piano performance and pedagogy from Odessa Music College (USSR) with qualification of a concertmaster and piano instructor. I have taught piano at Music Schools and privately in Odessa, New York and New Jersey since 1990.

Location:

My studio is located in Cranford, Central New Jersey ( Union County)

Experience:

• I have been teaching piano performance and theory for the past 17 years.
• My students range in age from 5 to 55, beginners through advanced level.
• My teaching style combines Russian and American methods of piano school.
• I concentrate on correct piano technique, performance, sight-reading, knowledge of theory and musical history for advanced students.
• My style is flexible, I am very patient and inspire all my students to practice and play the piano to the best of their abilities.
• I bring a lot of humor and fun into lesson and teach my students to see colors, imagine the stories behind each piece and just love for music they are creating!!

Lesson details:

Lessons are usually once a week.
Student may choose 1/2 hour, 45 minutes or 1 hour lesson

Fees:

$22.00 - half-hour, $32.00 - 45 min, $42.00 - 1 hour.

I can provide many current references..
Prospective students can visit me to get acquainted and sit at the lesson given to a current student ( of the same age, if possible)
The first lesson is free.

I am a member of MTNA and the New Jersey Music Educators Association
My students play in recitals during the year and auditions (NJMEA) in June (if they wish)

I recommend that they do - it is an invaluable experience and boost to self-esteem.