Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Russian, Italian
Teaching since 1995
Doctor of Musical Arts
About Svetlana B.
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Critically acclaimed as “a passionate pianist and scholar,” Svetlana Belsky is a highly regarded performer, noted for her remarkable rapport with audiences and stylistic versatility. Her recent album Ferruccio Busoni: The Late Works (Ravello, 2019) was selected by Spotify for its Best New Releases list, received rave reviews from Fanfare, American Record Guide, Whole Note Magazine, and others, and has been heard on radio stations around the world.
Dr. Belsky won the 2019 American Prize in Piano Performance for her earlier recording of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, which American Record Guide described as “an extraordinary performance” and “astounding”. In commemoration of Women’s History Month 2019, Dr. Belsky was awarded the Outstanding Woman Award for Excellence in Music and Theater Arts from the Clerk of Cook County District Court.
Dr. Belsky has toured in Europe, East Asia, Canada and throughout the United States. Her performance credits include Carnegie Recital Hall, Kiev Philharmonic Hall, Dame Myra Hess Series, live recitals on Chicago’s WFMT and New York’s WQXR, and guest appearances with symphony and chamber orchestras.
Dr. Belsky's was the Coordinator of Piano Studies at the University of Chicago for fifteen years, and is in great demand as a lecturer, masterclass guest teacher, and competition adjudicator. She received her formal education from the Peabody Conservatory of Music (B.A. and M.M) and the Manhattan School of Music (D.M.A).
Dr. Belsky has taught students of all ages, from beginners to concert artists. Her students have won local, national and international competitions and have performed with orchestras and on concert stages throughout the world;
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Location:
Teacher's Studio
White Mountain Drive, Northbrook, IL
Teacher's Studio
South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL #
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
1 PM-5:30 PM
Thursday
1 PM-5:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM-9:30 AM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$60
45 minutes
$85
60 minutes
$120
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Experience
Private Piano Instructor
Jan, 1995 - PresentHome Studio
I have taught more students than I can count. Some have gone on to become professional musicians, others became life-long music lovers.
Director, Piano Program
Sep, 2004 - Sep, 2019University of Chicago
Taught students from 4 continents, organized concerts, recitals and masterclasses. Students performed all over Chicago, and in festivals in Russia and Italy
Education
Bachelor of Music/Master of Music
Sep, 1984 - May, 1989Peabody Conservatory
Doctor of Musical Arts
Sep, 1989 - May, 2004Manhattan School of Music
Awards
American Music Prize in Solo Piano performance
Apr, 2019American Music prize competition
Top Ten best Albums
Apr, 2019Global Music Awards
Affiliations
Nassau Music Educators Association
Jan, 1995Members of our association are a dedicated group of teachers and educational professionals who believe in the value of a quality music education taught by qualified music educators.
Languages
Italian
Limited Proficiency
Russian
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
White Mountain Drive, Northbrook, IL
Teacher's Studio
South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL #
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
1 PM-5:30 PM
Thursday
1 PM-5:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM-9:30 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$60
45 minutes
$85
60 minutes
$120
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