Classical Piano Lessons in Naperville. Amazing Teachers.

I have been teaching piano professionally for 6 years, beginner/intermediate students. I have a specific teaching curriculum with an emphasis on proper technique, ear training and performance. Lessons are customized to each student needs and goals. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to read music notes, play basic scales and chords, and play a song from memory. I love working with students of all ages, and I can't wait to meet you!

I am a classical pianist and pedagogue with over 14 years of teaching experience and a doctoral degree in piano performance and pedagogy.

I work with students of various ages and levels. Some of my primary goals as a teacher are to help students develop a deeper love and appreciation for music and music making, as well as a greater learning autonomy.

Depending on student's personal goals and progress, I will encourage participation in studio classes, recitals, competitions and/or other performance opportunities. I offer lessons in English, Russian, and Romanian.

Classical music starts on the page and ends in your heart. I can teach you to read musical notation, work on hand independence and coordination. Through theory and ear training, you won't just perform the music, you'll understand it.

Practical and fun-oriented. Quite basic and simple to understand.

I recently graduated from The Juilliard School with a BMA in Piano Performance, having studied with legendary pedagogue and Chair of Piano Dr. Veda Kaplinsky, and fabled concert pianist Hung-Kuan Chen, whose students also include the likes of Yuja Wang and Sean Chen. I've traveled the musical world and studied with several of the world's most sought after pianists, including András Schiff, Richard Goode, Ari Vardi, and Sergei Babayan, mentor of international piano star Daniil Trifonov, as one of eight students worldwide accepted to his final Babayan International Piano Academy. I've performed with the Seattle Symphony amongst various other orchestras in Europe and China, and perform regularly as a soloist in the greater NYC area and Seattle at venues including Carnegie Hall. Since beginning my teaching career, I've looked forward to sharing my knowledge with young students in order to nurture their artistic talents and unique musical sense. Students will be able to perceive piano not ...

I can offer you offer you as a student:
* a relaxed learning alternative
* convenience which saves your time and money
* confidence in your world class teacher level
* reasonable rates per lesson
* lessons for students of all ages
* lessons range from beginner, intermediate to advanced skill levels

My students learn the music they want to learn including classical, jazz, pop style and how to improvise.