Ivana Bukvich, Piano , Accompaniment And  Musicianship Classes

Ivana Bukvich, Piano , Accompaniment And Musicianship Classes

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Offers online services
Offers online services

About

I have been playing piano and accompanying students and choirs since the age of 5, and was lucky to receive a very substantial, classically based training as a child, for ten years, after which I entered Conservatory in Belgrade, Serbia, to study piano performance with Arbo Waldman.I was a Teaching Assistant during that time as well as when I arrived in Indiana University to study with Alexander Toradze.After completing M.M., I was teaching in Chicago, at Columbia College, Sherwood Music School, where I was Head of Piano Department for ten years, involved in all stages of student development.I always loved performing and discovered a true passion for teaching.I have the desire to help each student find joy in music making in the way that fits their lives and abilities and feel that teaching is responsibility and privilege.In Chicago, I have studied with CSO principal pianist, Mary Sauer.Currently, I am a Full-time Faculty member at UIC, and maintain a piano studio at Fine Arts building. Some of my students take Music Development Program Exams, participate in CAMTA's festivals and competitions, others play for enrichment, or work toward specific performances goals, or take lessons in piano and theory to compliment singing or string lessons.Most of my students think that I am easy to talk to and a nurturing and supportive teacher.


Highlights

Serves Chicago , IL
Offers online services

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Specialties

Instrument(s)

Piano, Student does not play an instrument

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Students age

6 - 9 years old, 10 - 13 years old, 14 - 17 years old, 18 - 25 years old, 26 - 44 years old, 45 - 64 years old, 65 or older

Interest(s)

Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.), Harmonization, Counterpoint, Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training), Other

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

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Linda S.

Ivana is an outstanding teacher who not only teaches piano performance but .gets to know her student as a whole and nurtures in a wholesome manner.
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July 14, 2017

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Marlena K.

I have studied with Ivana Bukvich for well over a decade and couldnt be more pleased. She provides a well-rounded music education as well as frequent performance and collaborative opportunities. Her knowledge of repertoire, theory, history, and pedagogy is vast and she does an excellent job sharing her expertise in a clear and efficient manner. Her love for music and teaching shines in her lessons.
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June 26, 2017

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Marijana L.

Tenacious explorer of music, piano and playing techniques. Great pedagogue with infinite patience and warmth, and keen sensitivity for pupils way of learning and thinking.
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June 25, 2017

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Peggy B.

Inspiring, talented, kind...two earlier reviews pretty much cover the basics...Ive been an adult student of Ivanas for nearly a decade, and cannot speak highly enough of the difference shes made both in playing and in mental approach (same things, of course, in the end...) Shes got the rare ability to start with you where you are, and make it possible to go much further. Lovely personality, beautifully educated, and a superb teacher.
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June 21, 2017

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Ephraim C.

Ivana is a very inspiring teacher. You can tell that she really wants you to succeed and she has a marvelous personality. One thing I love about her is that she focuses on making sure you are relaxed, and she shows you different ways to practice certain passages. Working with Ivana has been a great experience!
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June 21, 2017

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Claudia C.

Ivana is a very kind and talented piano teacher for our daughter. Manou is mainly a cellist and takes piano as second instrument. In spite of not practicing as much as she should, she has made good progress under Ivanas guidance. I highly recommend her as a piano teacher.
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June 21, 2017

Services offered

Piano
Music Theory