Marina's Piano Studio

Marina's Piano Studio

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Special programs catered to all skill levels, designed to make your learning process fun. Located in Midtown Manhattan, the studio is only a few blocks from Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. It is an independent, private studio. Marina's Piano Studio has been recognized by New York City Award Program as one of the best private small businesses for three consecutive years.

My goal is to teach music, not simply the instrument, but to awake passion, and open new horizons in one's imagination - all without the pressure of competitive anxiety. I share the goal of bringing joy into each and every lesson. I believe that music education is a noble subject that develops both skill and character through self-discipline and working artistically with others. Children enjoy studying piano for the pleasure it provides, while adults who work under stress seek music study as a way to find repose and artistic satisfaction. Music education should be for everyone, not only for those who excel. Many students truly enjoy music,and show progress at individual rates.

Marina's methodology depends on your individuality. The approach to each student is unique, as student's interests are always taken into consideration. I combine solid academic basics with exciting games, improvisations, and compositions. The lessons are held in a quiet, professionally soundproofed, perfectly accommodated studio, which helps students to concentrate and focus on the lessons and assignments.


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30 years in business
Serves New York , NY

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Kaye T.

Marina has inspired me to become really creative, not only while I am playing the piano, but in
other subjects too. Thats why whenever I play the piano or improvise a tune, Marina makes
the lesson really fun by getting me to think of dancing squirrels & dolphins, etc. I learned that
you could play the piano well by enjoying it!
- Kaye Takahashi, 11 years old
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August 29, 2016

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Francesco M.

Throughout the nine years I have studied with Marina, I have learned many difficult and
complex pieces. I play solo and duet pieces with both Marina and her other students. Without
Marinas help, I doubt I could prevail against the hardships of learning how to play piano. With
Marinas encouragement and enthusiasm, I was able to learn complicated pieces that
otherwise would be out of my grasp. Thank you Marina for making me the musician I am now!
- Francesco Magisano, 14 years old
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August 28, 2016

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Marina P.

Marinas Piano Studio was established in New York City in 1994. The studio has a beautiful
grand piano, a digital concert piano, and an extensive music library of over 2,500 music scores
and books, all available to enhance our students experiences and lessons.
Marinas GOAL is to teach MUSIC, not simply the instrument, but to awake passion, and open
new horizons in ones imagination - all without the pressure of competitive anxiety. I share the
goal of bringing joy into each and every lesson. I believe that music education is a noble
subject that develops both skill and character through self-discipline and working artistically
with others. Children enjoy studying piano for the pleasure it provides, while adults who work
under stress seek music study as a way to find repose and artistic satisfaction. Music
education should be for everyone, not only for those who excel. Many students truly enjoy
music,and show progress at individual rates
Marinas METHODOLOGY depends on your individuality. The approach to each student is
unique, as students interests are always taken into consideration. I combine solid academic
basics with exciting games, improvisations, and compositions. The lessons are held in a quiet,
professionally soundproofed, perfectly accommodated studio, which helps students to
concentrate and focus on the lessons and assignments.
TEACHER
MARINA PORCHKHIDZE. As the owner and artistic director of Marinas Piano Studio, Marina
is a piano teacher, member of Music Teacher National Association, member of Broadcasting
Music Incorporated(BMI), a Steinway Educational Partner, Methodologist, composer of a
Piano Album called Little Pieces for Little Pianists, music editor, concert pianist, recording
artist. Marina was the recipient of Melodiya, from a leading Russian recording company, and
recipient of Creative Youth, an award for the best performance in Russia.
Marina studied at Petrozavodsk Branch of Leningrad State Conservatory, now known as
Sanct-Petersburg, Russia, where she majored in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, in
addition to studying privately with world-famous piano teachers and concert pianists - Nathan
Perelman and Oleg Malov in Leningrad.
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August 28, 2016

Frequently asked questions

I am trying to understand the personality of my student , and then very patiently to get him/her involved in music-making. More info : my website: http://www.marinaspianostudio.com

I studied at Petrozavodsk Branch of Leningrad State Conservatory, now known as Sanct-Petersburg, Russia, where i majored in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, in addition to studying privately with world-famous piano teachers and concert pianists Nathan Perelman and Oleg Malov in Leningrad.                                                                                                                                           Together, with my husband, composer and pianist Vladimir Shinov , we play as Piano Duo team since 1981. Our website: http://vladimarina.com We have played recitals all over the world, including 5- full evenings at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall . Also our Piano Duo has recorded 7 CD's of classical and contemporary music, that include our own original compositions written for this media.  You may go to YOUTUBE and listen to our performances/DVD's and CD's. 

I started teaching piano after graduation from the conservatory,and combine teaching with performing and composing careers.

Among my students, I have children who are very special students here, pianists, from different 
music schools and colleges, who are studying here to refine their skills and find out something 
new, violinists, singers, dancers, adults-amateurs.          Kaye Takahashi/student,11 years old : "Marina has inspired me to become really creative,not only when i am playing piano ,but  in other subjects too. That's why whenever i play the piano or improvise a  tune,Marina makes the lesson really fun by getting me to think of dancing squirells or dolphins, etc.I learned,that you could play the piano well by enjoying it"!  

Try to find a real musician, with the highest level of expertise! The teacher who is not only piano teacher, but the teacher of music. It's really a must: to inspire students!


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Piano