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Piano

Maria P.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 17+

Speaks Russian, English

Teaching since 1990

Master's Degree in Music Performance

About Maria P.

4.9

(36)

Maria was born in Moscow, Russia. Her mother was a piano teacher and started Maria playing at 4. She studied at the legendary Moscow Conservatory with Victor Merzhanov. In the US, she won the Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition and debuted with the Symphony performing Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto. She earned her Bachelor's of Music at the University of Houston. For her Master's, she studied organ at Rice University with the world-famous teacher Clyde Holloway. She won many national competitions, including Gruenstein Memorial Organ Competition in Chicago and San Antonio Pipe Organ Competition. The Russian School of Playing has produced some of the world's greatest pianists. This method is fun and lays down the foundation for a relaxed way of playing, which gives confidence and technical security, while enabling one to produce beautiful "singing" tone on the piano. This helps students of all ages to take their piano-playing to new heights.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

12 PM-3 PM

Tuesday

12 PM-3 PM

Wednesday

12 PM-3 PM

Thursday

12 PM-3 PM

Saturday

1 PM-3 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$45

45 minutes

$50

60 minutes

$60

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36 Reviews

Anna A

Online

Very kind, patient and helpful with learning Russian. She ensures everything is perfect, to pronunciation and stresses of words, very helpful so no bad habits form.

Posted Sep 10, 2023

James

Teacher's studio

Maria is a wonderful teacher! She is professional, patient, and was great at finding a connection between us and understanding my reason for learning the piano! I would highly recommend her to aspiring pianists of any level.

Posted Mar 7, 2023

Philip

Teacher's studio

Maria is teaching me the "Russian" technique. I have a slew of bad habits to change. So, she's got her work cut out for her :). But, if you want to transform yourself from a "stick-figure" piano plunker to a fleshed out pianist known for their ability to communicate the emotion of a piece to an audience, Maria is your teacher.

Posted Feb 20, 2023

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Experience

Piano and Pipe Organ Teacher

Jun, 1990 - Present

Private

Piano and Pipe Organ Student Teacher

Aug, 1983 - May, 1986

Shepherd School of Music, Rice University

Pianist and Organist

Mar, 1979 - Jan, 1989

Congregation Beth Yeshurun

George Wagner, music director.

Education

Piano

Sep, 1969 - May, 1973

Moscow Conservatory

Master's Degree in Music Performance

Aug, 1981 - May, 1986

Shepherd School of Music, Rice University

Private Instruction

Jun, 1976 - Sep, 1980

Roberto Eyzaguirre

Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance, Magna cum Laude

Aug, 1974 - May, 1976

University of Houston

Certifications

Frederick Royal Gibbons Memorial Award for Outstanding Organ Performance

May, 1983

Rice University

Frederick Royal Gibbons Memorial Award for Outstanding Organ Performance

May, 1984

Rice University

Awarded by Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top)

Awards

Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition

Jun, 1976

Houston Symphony

FIRST PRIZE Gruenstein Memorial Pipe Organ Competition in Chicago

Oct, 1984

Gruestein foundation

San Antonio Pipe Organ Competition

Feb, 1984

University Presbyterian Church, William C. Hall Foundation

Affiliations

American Guild of Organists

Sep, 1981

The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. To achieve this we: 1. Encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music 2.Inspire, educate, and offer certification for organists and choral conductors 3. Provide networking, fellowship, and mutual support 4.Nurture future generations of organists 5. Promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles; and 6. Engage wider audiences with organ and choral music.

Music Teachers National Association

Apr, 2017

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.