About
Welcome! My teaching focuses on my student's strengths and reasons for learning. I ensure that students are taught from a personalized curriculum that brings them closer to their goals while emphasizing the music fundamentals that will prepare and enrich them for life. I am passionate about piano, chamber music and writing music. I believe that everybody carries music within and needs the right guidance to unlock.
I have over 20 years of experience in teaching, performing and writing music.
Specialties
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
Student has instrument
Interested musical styles
Reviews
Milorad D.
Milena G.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Getting to know and understand the strong sides, musical taste but problematic areas as well is, to me as a teacher, crucial in creating a curriculum.
Each student is a person of their own which the lesson plans reflect.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Two MA degrees from Europe (Serbia and Norway).
Over 20 years of teaching experience.
Over 30 years of performing experience.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Piano:
Monthly: includes 4 lessons of 45 minutes
$360
Single lesson: includes one 45 minutes session
$130
30 minutes lesson:
$60
Theory:
Monthly: includes 4 lessons of 45 minutes
$350
Single lesson: includes one 45 minutes session
$100
How did you get started teaching?
I come from a family of educators and musicians.
I have always been fascinated watching my family members and my own teachers sharing their knowlegde, provoking students to critical thought and helping them realize their potential.
It is a mission I'm proud te be a part of.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students of all backgrounds, levels and with different goals.
Being a classicaly trained pianist, it's natural that most of my focus is in that field but I also teach non-classical repertoar such as pop songs and musical theater.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
LA Opera's Tosca production, to name one.
I always enjoy performances where the performer is pouring their heart on stage.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I think it all depends on what a student's goal is.
Someone preparing to audition with music school, conservatory or college will not have the same path as someone who would like to entertain at an old fashion piano party, for example.
Whatever your goal is, look for a teacher who nurishes your musicality and appreciates your honest love for music.