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Active - Public

Russian

Delve into the expertise of Yekaterina, a multilingual concert pianist and seasoned international educator boasting over 25 years of mastery in pedagogical finesse and child psychology.

Yekaterina's forte lies in guiding students through advanced piano techniques, fostering repertoire development, honing sight-reading skills, and crafting a framework for healthy practice routines.

Originating from Kazakhstan, she commenced her piano journey at a tender age, culminating in a Master's degree in Piano Performance earned within the illustrious education system of the Soviet Union. Her quest for knowledge led her to the tutelage of renowned British pianist Graham Fitch at the University of Cape Town, followed by a deep dive into Jazz Piano under the mentorship of Jose (Chepe) Gonzalez in Central America.

Notably, Yekaterina holds a professional diploma in Child Psychology, complemented by certifications as a yoga, meditation, and breathwork instructor. Her relocation to Costa Rica saw the blossoming of her concert career, while her passion lies in imparting wisdom through teaching. With an extensive teaching tenure spanning over two decades, Yekaterina adeptly conducts lessons in English, Russian, or Spanish, drawing upon her multifaceted expertise in music and child psychology.







Students will be taught step-by-step how to read Cyrillic letters and syllables, and eventually read Russian words.  

Russian - Learn to Read! 

Music Theory

Music Performance

Meditation

Alternative Medicine

Piano

Ear Training

Spanish

Singing

English (ESL)

Yoga

Pilates

Composition

Songwriting

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Active Parent Volunteer

Preforming Pianist

Singapore National Champion (Figure Devision)

Artist of Ensemble

Concertmater

Certificate in Meditation teaching.  
Topics covered in this course included the brain and nervous system in meditation, the history and traditions of meditation, the development of a meditation teacher, mudras, Buddhist meditation, Zen meditation, mindfulness meditation, and yogic meditation.

Meditation Teacher Certificate

Master of Piano Performance and Pedagogy

Diploma

ESL Certificate

Piano teacher to children between age 6 and 15.
Lessons taught in Russian.

Piano Teacher

Private piano lessons for children and adults in South Florida.  Taught in English.

Piano Teacher / Languages teacher / Yoga teacher / Multiple subject Teacher

Performing Pianist / International Educator

English

Portuguese

Italian

Hello!

My name is Yekaterina. I am a language expert, polyglot, and a performing concert pianist. I received Bachelor of Fine Art degree with emphasis on classical piano performance and pedagogy, and later advanced my studies in Cape Town, South Africa.  I consider myself an expert in languages, pedagogy and child psychology, with over 20 years of teaching experience.
Being a native Russian speaker, I learned English and Spanish (as well as Portuguese, French, Italian and some Mandarin and Japanese) from the ground up, so I understand very well the challenges of learning a language.  I have structured a specific approach that incorporates tricks and shortcuts, that worked very well for me.  Little things that you can do to bring the language into your everyday life make a big difference in how fast you start speaking... these little things accumulate and make the whole experience of learning a language much easier and more natural. I will be happy to answer any questions you might have, and I am looking forward to teaching you!

Couldn't ask for a better experience. Thank You!

Yekaterina is not only an amazing piano teacher but also a special smart professor who was able to engage with my disabled son and to figure out the best strategy to help him in the first lesson. We are blessed to have such talented piano instructor 🙏🌹

Yekaterina is my favorite yoga teacher, a kind spirit with a gentle soul, thoughtful and patient.  I love taking her classes because they are challenging but relaxing at the same time and a  fantastic way to get a good workout. They are a mix of strength, flow, deep breathing, and relaxation.   I've learned so many new things taking her classes, 5 Tibetan Rites, Chakras, Mantras, Breathing techniques, meditation and many new poses.  I've never felt stronger, more in-tuned with my mind and body, as she continues to help me grow spiritually.

These classes are excellent!  You are guided through every step of the routine, breathing and meditation.  When I started with yoga and meditation classes (thanks to Yekaterina) I did not know what to expect, but with regular practice, these exercises and meditations helps me manage daily stress, improves my mood and helps me improve my chronic shoulder pain.  I also noticed that I sleep better.  I do some exercises during the class, and skip (or adjust) others, to suit my level of comfort and flexibility.  I am planning on continuing with these routines for as long as I can. Wonderful!

Hello, 
Yekaterina has been excellent with my 11yr old son. My son is currently learning Spanish. Learning a second language can be challenging. Yekaterina has great teacher abilities, she is able to teach my son the Alphabet, pronunciation, verbs, nouns, adjectives, Masculine words, Feminine words, conjugate verbs etc. She is very patient and has a nice approach to push your abilities in learning! Give Yekaterina a try you will be impressed!

Great teacher.  I'm looking forward to many lessons with her. I'm sure with her help, I'll be fluent in no time. Thank you!  Enjoyed our first class.

If I could give Yekaterina 100 stars, I would gladly do it! She has a bright and friendly personality, very wide span of knowledge and is very patient, especially with this 64-year old engineer who wants to learn the Russian language! She uses real texts (not screen shots from somewhere) and I felt very much at ease with my current limits in pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and cultural knowledge.

Yekaterina is a very knowledgeable Spanish instructor.  She is very patient, fun to work with and ecouraging.  My Spanish speaking ability improved greatly.  I recommend her highly.

Yekaterina es una excelente profesora. 
Tome clases de piano (en español) con ella.  Yekaterina habla español con facilidad y explica todo súper claro y en detalles.

An excellent tutor, happy to move at my pace, very thorough, easy to talk to and happy to help. I bulk bought a whole bunch of lessons at once I was so impressed.

Yekaterina is fantastic! She is very talented and makes learning piano fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to become a great piano player!

She's always very clear with instructions and takes time to explain things to you when you need help. She is also very patient when you need help understanding grammar and learning to pronounce things correctly.

Yekaterina can hear and point out a wrong note in a chord without even seeing what I am playing.  Her hearing ability is very impressive.  Apart from that she is very structured, and and gives very clear instructions on what needs to be done in every peice.   She types it all in a chat after every lesson, so one knows exactly what to do to from lesson to lesson, and keep track on what has been hapenning and the progress.

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