About
I’m a Russian trained pedagogue and performer with over 30 years of teaching experience, as faculty in colleges to working with small children. I will give you my best and I expect the same of my students: there can be no improvement without hard work and a commitment to quality. In music, we get out of it, what we put into it, just like in sports.
My students have performed at Carnegie Hall, and won awards in competitions throughout Europe and Russia. I can give you references if you like. I am a demanding teacher and I get results because I expect the best of my students and help achieve their full potential. I love working with adults and children, regardless of their musical goals. For adults especially, music lessons can be very therapeutic and a wonderful break from their regular routine. Lessons music be challenging enough to make progress, but exciting and enjoyable too so we keep up the hard work that will bring the best results. Most importantly, we all need to play with live accompaniment: I am one of the few teachers I know who has accompanied her violin students on piano in concertos and other difficult pieces.
I expect all violin students to study piano, theory and violin, requiring a 90 min lesson if lessons are done once a week. Piano students must also study theory, and can limit their lessons to 1 hour.
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Reviews
Roberta G.
encouraging, insightful and empathetic. She is able to get the best effort from her
students, regardless of age or skill level. Must importantly, beyond technical
accomplishment, she places high value on musicality.
Roberta G.
regardless of age or skill level. She is empathetic and insightful. Most importantly, she
emphasizes musicality beyond mere technical achievement.
Roberta G.
circumstances. She is warm and insightful, and understands how to get the best from each
of her students regardless of their skill level. What I have particularly appreciated is her
emphasis on musicality rather than mere technical accomplishment.
marlon R.
pinpoint where improvement is needed while making the journey enjoyable!I have studied
classical violin as an adult student who already knew the basics of the instrument and she
has taught me music theory fundamentals, piano, and how to overcome so... Show more
kathleen B.
better overall musical skills
reyna S.
every time she plays the violin and piano. Olga is a pleasant, respectful person, and my
daughter admires her. Ciera always leaves her class with a smile!Thank you
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor and master degree from colleges (1994, 2000) and concervatory (2000) from Russia (Nizhny Novgorod)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $80 per hour. All of my violin students have to take piano and music theory classes, so weekly lesson is 1.5 hour of duration and cost is $120 per week. It's also possible to take two one hour classes per week or more, depending on your goals. Payment for the month of lessons is due on the first day of the month via Paypal or Venmo.