Education
Bachelor’s Degree: College of M. Mussorsky, St. Petersburg, Russia
Master’s Degree: East Ukrainian University, Lugansk, Ukraine
Expertise
Over 35 year teaching piano. Also have taught voice and choir conducting.
Years
Over 25 years at Wharton
Ages Taught
All Ages
Instrument(s) Taught
Piano
Availability
Both
What do students need to bring to their first lesson?
An assignment notebook and a desire to learn and have fun.
Learning Goals
The first few lessons with a new student is for the student to understand what is involved in learning a new skill and for the teacher to learn about the student’s goals, interests, and abilities. For longer term students, the goal of the first few lessons is to evaluate the student’s musical and physical abilities and prepare a lesson plan and repertoir accordingly.
Supply List
For beginners: C. Rollin, M. Mier, Faber and Faber
For intermediate/advanced: Use the classical, modern, and jazz standards required to build and fine-tune repertoir and technique.
Time Commitment
The time commitment is satisfied when the assignments are done.
Progress
To be able to mark progress and appreciate the art, a year-long commitment is optimal.