Hillview, KY Piano Lessons

students' growth and abilities, and to provide an opportunity to give back to family and friends whose sacrifices and support enable the students to succeed.

I teach because I love music and I believe God has given me a gift. Playing and teaching help me to use my talent for His glory. I love working with people and I love how music enables people of all ages to open up and express themselves in a positive way, no matter what life throws their way. I believe music teaches discipline, builds self esteem; helps set and achieve goals; and positively affects and enhances other curricular endeavors.

My teaching philosophy is to always have fun while learning, to set attainable goals for the student, to learn through encouragement and discipline, and to help students come to love music on a personal level. I focus on the character of each student and their goals and desires to see that the student and/or parents are satisfied. Teaching is a privilege for me that I do not take for granted.

*** Lesson Details ***
I offer half hour, forty-five minute, sixty minute lessons, or longer on a weekly basis, but I do Not offer bi-weekly lessons. My lessons begin with the fundamentals of music. I believe a firm foundation in rhythm and reading is important because a student may switch musical instruments one day and the basics are universal and necessary. I have a deep love and appreciation for music which I hope to instill in my students as well. I am strict in the sense that I like students to polish their pieces before moving on. I like to keep them focused on playing well, not just playing.

A typical lesson will begin with scales to warm up, a review of the previous week's material, and a new assignment. Students will memorize pieces, be proficient in scales and rhythms, and all the while laughing and having a great time. I am known with my students for my creative analogies and flexibility to try new things in order to adapt to the students strengths and weaknesses. My students look forward to coming to their lesson, and that is very rewarding as a teacher.

I primarily use the Suzuki method for Violin and Viola, because it offers progressive steps to mastering technique, style, and musicality. My curriculum includes the use of Winning Rhythms, Wohlfahrt studies, All for Strings Theory, Essentials for Strings, and many more beginner and advanced studies; including shifting and double stops.

I love music and I love working with people; teaching is just icing on the cake. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals and discover your talents and I hope we can learn together. I look forward to meeting you!

*** Studio Equipment ***
Music Stand and Keyboard

*** Travel Equipment ***
I expect the student to have their instrument, and necessary accessories ie: rosin, shoulder rest, strings, books, and music stand.

*** Specialties ***
I teach Music on Violin, Viola, and Piano, as well as beginner cello. I am very creative in my teaching methods, though I use the Suzuki Method primarily for string instruments. I believe learning should be fun. I teach all the fundamentals of music from the beginning: counting rhythm, scales, reading music, theory.

nce taking piano lessons. During that time I played with my church’s music team, accompanied a choir, and became an experienced soloist and accompanist. I have experience accompanying singers, choirs, violinists, and bands. I additionally competed in music competitions and took home the highest award for piano in the state of Wisconsin, and accompanied several singers who also received highest awards. I was accepted into the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Music, but after my first year chose to shift my focus to the sciences, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology, followed by attending Northwestern Health Sciences University where I received a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. After a successful career in chiropractic, I sold my practice to become a homemaker and tutor, and am excited to once again return to my first love, music.

Degree in Music Performance at New York University. Artem performs and teaches the clarinet, the piano, and the saxophone around New York area.

Biography:

Artem was born in Odessa and at age of 5, he started his musical journey learning the piano. He was learning fast, and at the age of 6, he was accepted to the school for gifted kids – The Odessa Stolyarsky Special Music School. At the age of 9 he started to learn the clarinet, and at the age of 10, he won his first international music competition.

In 2006 Artem won the 2nd place at the Sribniy Dzvin International Music Competition, where he was selected to participate in the concert tour around Germany in 2006 and 2007. In 2008 Artem was accepted to the prestigious school for gifted kids The Kiev Lysenko Special Music School in Kiev. During his school years, he got more than 12 awards at the international competitions.

In 2013 Artem has moved to the United States of America where he has continued his music education at Portland State University. 2013-2018 he actively participates in different professional ensembles, performing concerts around the West Coast. He performed few ballet and opera productions as a principal clarinetist with Portland State University and was appointed 2nd clarinetist at Portland Choir and Orchestra.

In 2018 Artem moved to New York where he is teaching, performing the music and works toward his Master’s Degree at New York University.

Since 2013 Artem was teaching privately the clarinet, the saxophone and the piano in Portland metro area. He teaches privately more than 5 years and his current studio has 20 students. Their ages vary from 6-35 years old. His student always get first seats in school bands, won competitions and participate in youth orchestras.

In 2017 Artem became a band director at the Russian Gospel Church in Hubbard, Oregon. He was asked to create a wind orchestra at this church. The task was not easy – most of the participants were middle schoolers and amateurs. However, Artem worked hard and was able to create and conduct wind band that included 25 people. He administrated the band, arranged the music parts and taught music theory and history besides conducting the band.

Master Classes and Lessons:

James Shields, Principle Clarinetist, Oregon Symphony
Stan Stanford, Professor Emeritus, Portland State University
Frank Kowalsky, Professor Emeritus, Florida State University
Rolf Weber, Principal Clarinetist for the Bavarian State Theater, Munich/ Germany
Hedwig Swimberghe, Clarinet Professor, Royal Music Conservatory in Brussels
Margarita Shaposhnikova, Saxophone Professor, Gnessins Academy of Music
Vladimir Skorohodov, Clarinet Professor, Belarusian State Academy of Music
Roman Vovk, Clarinet Professor, Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine
Oleg Moroz, Principle Clarinetist, National Opera of Ukraine
Vladimir Tomaschuk, former Principal Clarinetist, Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra, Ukraine

Honors, Awards, Competitions:

Laureate of the I prize (International Competition Music of Ukraine) 2012, Kyiv, Ukraine
Laureate of the I prize (International Art Competition “Young Europe”) 2012, Kyiv, Ukraine
Laureate of the I prize (XII International Festival-Contest of Children and
Youth Performing Arts’ Chords Khortytsya “) 2012, Zaporizhya, Ukraine

Laureate of the II prize (International Competition Music of Ukraine) 2011, Kyiv, Ukraine
Laureate of the II prize (The Fifth Dmytro Bida Wood Wind Young Performers
International Competition) 2009, L’viv, Ukraine

Laureate of the II prize (VII International Art Competition for Children And
Youth “Sribny Dzvin” 2006) Uzhgorod, Ukraine

Laureate of the III prize (International Art Competition “ Young Europe”) 2011, Kyiv, Ukraine
Laureate of the III prize (The “21 Century Art” International
Competition for Young Performers) 2011, Vorzel’, Ukraine

Diploma of The Second International Competition of Young Performers on the wind and percussion instruments “Surma Bukovina” 2006, Ukraine
Contest participant (Selmer Paris in Ukraine) 2008, L’viv, Ukraine

Performance and Work Experience:

2017 Russian Gospel Church, Band Director
2013-2017 Black Sea Music Lessons, Music Instructor
2008-2017 active participation in different chamber ensembles and solo performances around Ukraine and Portland
2017-2018 2nd clarinetist at Portland Choir & Orchestra
2014-2015 was sub clarinetist for Oregon Pro Arte Youth Chamber Orchestra
2014 -2017 Principle Clarinetist at Portland State University Symphony
2014 -2017 Principle Clarinetist at Portland State University Wind Symphony
2009-2012 Member of the International clarinet ensemble “Clarnetissimo”, Kiev Ukraine
2011-2012 Principal clarinet in the symphony orchestra of Kyiv Specialized Secondary 2012 Music Boarding School Named after M.V. Lysenko, Ukraine
Principal clarinet in the Symphony Orchestra of University name after Grinchenko, Kiev
2008-2012 Performed concerts as a soloist and ensemble at the National Philarmonic in Ukraine,
2007-2008 Participated in concert tours as a soloist in Germany (Fall season)