“My goal as a teacher is to find a musical personality in each student I work with. With this principle, I not only focus on teaching the piano, but instead to know which are the students preferences, dreams and goals, so the music becomes a helping hand to them, and they learned to feel it, understand it and especially love it. Whether they learn as a hobby, or to pursue a career, I use the language of music to make them better human beings. Aside all of these, it's important that they ENJOY the process, and the music itself in every way possible!”

"I believe that a music lesson must be complemented with knowledge of the arts through fun and creative activities, which bond and engage the teacher and student and helps ignite the imaginations of children. My lessons are based on the Russian and European Schools of Piano Playing and focus on building proper technique, developing musicality, expression of character, and the enjoyment of playing piano. I am very patient, encouraging, and passionate about music!"

“I love bringing the joy and confidence of making music to my students. I love watching their knowledge and musicianship grow in their own individual journeys. I also enjoy teaching a wide variety of goals and expectations in lessons—whether it is beginning to explore piano and reading music at a young age, or perfecting and honing skills to become an accomplished pianist. I strive to make lessons enjoyable and fulfilling for my students at every level, and hope that piano becomes a wonderful part of their lives!”

“If you judge a fish for their ability to climb a tree, it will go through life thinking it is stupid. That’s the core idea of my teaching philosophy. I believe everyone would like to learn how to play piano but not everyone gets excited over the same repertoire or styles nor has the same abilities. I believe that listening to the student’s interests and understanding their surroundings is the best way to reach them at a fundamental level. Most people already like music and my job is to help them enjoy it even more.

“My aim is to instill the love of playing the piano in every student, while keeping a very high level of teaching. My extensive international teaching experiences have given me the opportunity to work with a variety of ages, levels, and cultural backgrounds. I have a flexible teaching method which caters to each individual student and enables them to reach their individual goal. I have helped students prepare for competitions, examinations, and recitals but to also simply love playing the piano and make it part of their everyday life.”

"Celebrating the unique musical identity of each student is my passion. Rather than simply teaching piano or vocal skills, I strive to understand my students' preferences, dreams, and aspirations. By tailoring lessons to their individuality, I empower them to connect deeply with music, fostering a love and understanding that extends beyond the notes on the page. Whether pursuing music as a hobby or a career, I believe in using music as a tool to enrich their lives and nurture their humanity. Above all, I prioritize ensuring that students thoroughly enjoy the learning process and find joy in music in every possible way.”

"I would love to share my love of music and words, through communication and music. Everyone is unique, and I look forward to getting to know you and your (musical and otherwise) goals/hopes/achievements! I am open to working with students and professionals of any age who welcome learning, flexibility, and communication, on our own timeline. More specifically, I specialize in teaching musicians (including beginners; including virtually) to become immediately facile musically and technically, to be versatile in playing any music, solo and collaboratively.”

“As an artist, part of my purpose is to pass on my musical knowledge to the next generation and to give them the gift of music. My mission is to spread the love and passion one has for music, while helping the student improve their technical skills and music vocabulary. Whatever the student’s musical goals may be, I promise to help them achieve them (but without forgetting to have fun in the process!)”

“I was lucky enough to have wonderful music teachers when I was growing up. In turn, I want to provide my students with the same level of dedication and enthusiasm that my mentors gave me. For both those who wish to pursue a career in the arts and those who simply just want to play, I strive to provide exciting and individual lesson plans to suit everyone’s needs and create an enjoyable learning environment.”

“I’m a singer and I have experience on stage and on body movement as well. My dream is to help create a different and unconventional approach to classical music and music in general. I love to teach, and I will push my students to be the best they can do. I like to practice perfect pitch, play piano and learn pretty songs. My favorite phrase to say to a student is ‘You’ve got a lot to offer and nothing to prove’, this way they can allow the music to flow, without the unnecessary pressure that music isn’t about.”

“As a teacher, I am passionate about discovering innovative ways to help students of all ages and experience levels find their voice. Whether through singing, drama or piano we all have something to share. I will work together with each student to find techniques and repertoire that meet your individual interests and learning style. For children, we will find songs you love and play games we invent together!

I have studied opera, musical theater, piano, drama and dance and continue to study today. I have also cared for children of all ages for many years and they have taught me so much about learning. It is my goal to keep each student engaged and motivated to improve each week. I believe learning should be rewarding and fun for all ages!”

"Learning to be a musician requires consistency and discipline, yes, but learning an instrument shouldn't feel like a chore. It should feel like a fun game you make the time to play until it feels linked with your total human expression. I want to foster a positive relationship with music for every student I have, at any age or skill level. I believe in meeting a student where they are, adjusting to their individual goals and pace."

“Being a teacher has changed my life in the best way. I love being able to provide an environment where my students can make discoveries about their own strengths and weaknesses, learn about themselves through music and expression, and challenge themselves to try new things.

I had some incredible mentors growing up, who empowered me to explore my own likes and dislikes, abilities and roadblocks, and I am proud to continue on that path.

Because of my training in both musical theatre and classical voice, I provide a well-rounded and holistic lesson experience that incorporates body awareness, text expression and of course, good technique.

I believe that these concepts apply to any instrument that you play, be in voice, piano, or otherwise. Vocal health is hugely important to me, as is cultivating a joy and appreciation for making music.”

“My teaching philosophy is to develop the full potential of each and every student by building their confidence, nurturing their love of the arts, and allowing them to express themselves in a safe and positive environment. I have a great deal of patience and understanding, and am extremely passionate about teaching people and helping them grow artistically.           

I am trained in Opera, Musical Theatre, and Jazz, which makes me an extremely versatile and well-rounded teacher. This enables me to help my students with any style they desire to learn more about, allowing them to cross between multiple genres of music to become a truly multitalented artist. I also incorporate and draw upon the importance of the Alexander Technique in my lessons to build a strong foundation of breath support and connection within one’s body. Acting is also of upmost importance, and I love breaking down the text with my students to discover many new and exciting moments together.

Being an artist is all about creativity, and I look forward to cultivating the talent of each and every one of my students in their lessons with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a true passion for teaching.”

“I believe in the power of observation and that the teacher should learn as much as the student. I have particular ideas about technique and musicality that I like to emphasize but I am not rigid in my approach. Students have different skills. The best teachers are those that can pinpoint what their student's particular strengths and weaknesses are."  

“Whether dealing with classical music or rock, the student must be required to formulate an objective on as regular a basis as possible. I call this Goal Oriented Practice. Rather than telling someone to practice for a given amount of time, a decision must be made by the student, with the aid of the teacher, as to what needs to be accomplished. Making the student create their own goal shifts the responsibility in their direction and brings us closer to the creation of a true artist.

Teaching classical music promotes an awareness that can't be found anywhere else. There is certainly a place for popular art, and it is not in short supply. Exposing children and adults to our music may be their only access to art that is not trying to sell them something. If they go far enough, they will find music that is independent of association and stands on its own merit. When a student is not only exposed to this concept, but puts it into action, the teacher has promoted the ability to think independently.”  

"I create a lesson around each students' ability and sensibility aspiring from their love of music while encouraging their skills and techniques as they play." 

“I love teaching all ages/experience levels and helping students become the best musicians they can be in any style of music or musical setting. One is the most important goals for me when teaching is establishing a strong set of fundamentals for each student in both the technical aspects of playing and listening. Similarly, I want to help the student learn how to take a piece of music and tell a story or paint a picture for the audience and for themselves. Lastly, I want to encourage my students to be their own best teachers and be as self critical as supportive and be able to distinguish what sounds good and what doesn’t.”

“Drumming exists in every culture and it’s as old and natural an act to humans as singing. Whether my students are pianists, violinists, or vocalists, experience playing drums improve rhythmical skills which are one of three essential components, along with melody and harmony, of playing music. I love meeting new people and learning about them - where they come from, what they like and dislike. I believe teaching music is not only about teaching how to play instruments but also about sharing a way of living and building a trusting relationship. I want to encourage my students to push themselves while having fun and growing together as musicians and great citizens of the world.”

 “I’ve learned so much on my travels as a musician and I never stopped learning.  Learning music is so important for critical thinking. It helps not just in becoming great at your instrument but also helps you figure out how to problem solve.  What and how we learn can be applied to all aspects of our lives.  My methods of teaching are to try to analyze what need improvement and then create exercises around those needs. I tend to use certain books for launchpads for drumming for basics but also for creativity!

I’ve been blessed to have many amazing teachers who inspired me along my journey, and I hope to inspire others as well!  Teaching is very rewarding and seeing the improvement each week is very gratifying!”