Rhapsody Academy Of Music
About
We help children to study music and ensure that each child who takes piano lessons with us will love music for the rest of their life.
Our students are exprencing joy by learning piano because we love what we do and we beleive that every students deserves the best. Their musical talent and abilities has to be nurtured by teachers who are not only skilled performers, but also understand child phyhcology.
We are using variety of teaching methods and styles to benefit every student regardless of their abialities to adress their learning goals.
The great joy is to see not only your students perform and play piano, but olso succed in life.
We nurture students for years, and happy to see their growth personal, social, and musical.
We are taking parts of National Piano Auditions, have recotals and have our students entering competitions upon the requests. You can make the piano learning as challenging as you want and we have all tools and knowldge to help you.
You can read more about our school at www.rhapsodyacademy.com
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Our emphasis with new students is to establish correct posture and hand position. Those are the main key for advance piano playing.
We are learning reading notes and rhythm while working on basic piano technique.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Master degree in conducting and piano pedagogy from St. Petersburg University, Ryssia, Master of Teaching from Mary Grove College, New Jersey music teaching degree and license from Kean University
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing is based on monthly payment and depends on the level of the student.
Please refer to our website: wwww.rhapsodyacademy.com
How did you get started teaching?
My first teaching started during my college years, when I prepared students for Auditions and Entering Exams into music conservatories.
What types of students have you worked with?
We are working with all students regardless of their abilities and learning capacities. We truly believe that music benefit all children and have a positive effect on their character, cognitive and social development.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I love piano listen to great pianists and musicians. My highlight of last year was concert of great pianist DENIS MAZUEV at Prudential Hall.
I love my students’ recital and graduations. I am very happy and proud to see them grow and achieving their goals.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
You have to trust and connect with your teacher. You also have to believe that this teacher wants the best for you and will use all tools and tricks to make you the best as you can be.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
You should think of your short terms and long terms goals. You have to think of the purpose of each practice and each lesson. Do not waist your time if you feel that your goals and teachers’ goals are different.