What I Offer...
I offer private piano lessons in Santa Barbara, California for children and adults of any age and level. I teach music fundamentals (reading music, techniques, theory etc.), playing in various music styles (classical, popular, contemporary, traditional etc.), playing by ear and improvising. I teach students to interpret the music that they play and develop the appropriate touch for music of different composers and styles.
Over 25 years of teaching experience in Russia and America allowed me to establish solid teaching method which combines advances of Russian traditional method and some new approaches. It proved to be very effective with wide variety of students, according to their abilities, goals and music style preferences.
The main idea in my teaching is to develop and improve in each student the love and appreciation for music and piano as their instrument. That is why I never force them to study and play music in any certain style, but follow their interests and preferences. I learned from my experience that when students are inspired by particular piece or a song, they improve much better and faster.
I love teaching and I am dedicated to pass on my knowledge, experience and love for music. Being caring and very patient with students is one of the very important ingredients in my teaching.
My focus is on achieving the best results through productive practicing, enjoyment, fun and love for music while learning to play piano. You don't have to spent months and years to learn to play some of your favorite tunes and pieces. I aspire to teach students efficient and enjoyable ways to practice independently.
You choose what you want to learn and I build a lesson strategy for your personal abilities, needs and passions.
Annual Piano Recitals are held to show student's progress, to teach them to perform and share their achievements with others.
