Cross Junction, VA Classical Piano Lessons

A fun and interactive lesson focusing on what peaks the student's interest!

Playing the piano is always exciting and yet challenging. I have been playing the piano for over 30 years. I customize each lesson to the student's needs, goals and music style. I am classically trained but I am versed in most genres of music and it my passion to share my joy of music with each and every student that I meet. I guarantee results and you will achieve success if you signup with me.

Learning piano from me is an opportunity for you to explore a variety of styles through the use of modern technology and flexible curriculum, tailored to your interests and goals. You are expected to develop technical skills, music theory knowledge, and performance excellence.

"Study music while experiencing lessons to an enjoyable and relaxed approach!" This has been my goal and approach for students from young children to professional musicians in college. Whether piano, voice, or organ let's see how you learn best and make this a positive experience for you!

I teach all skill levels and all styles. Every lesson I teach is customized to that individual student and their musical interests. I do not believe in simply teaching people how to play songs; I believe in teaching people how the songs they love are constructed, and how they can incorporate the elements of a piece of music that they like into their personal musical style so they can apply them to everything they play in the future. I use music as a lens to teach the process of learning so that you can reach a point where you feel confident in creating your own exercises to further your development.  My goal is to give you the tools to pursue music, as well as anything else, to the best of your ability without someone watching over your shoulder. That way you’re free to explore whatever it is you love the most!

I am a teacher with a rich background in music education. Having studied in Moscow, Russia during the "Golden Era" of music in both performing and teaching aspect I have learned from some of the best pianists and pedagogues. My students have won numerous international competitions, went on to study in conservatories around the country and have performed on many prestigious stages around the world.
However, besides working with pianists who are serious about music, I also enjoy teaching adults and children of all ages and experience. I have always found it rewarding to watch a student grow from learning the piano keys to playing their first Sonata years later. Many of my students started in kindergarten and stayed with me until college.
By choosing me as your teacher, you will get to play exciting repertoire and get to reach all of your musical goals!

Hello! I love playing the piano and sharing that with other people. We need a few basic scales and basic theory to get started and get comfortable using the piano for enjoyment. Then you can play your favorite tunes!

To my teaching, I bring almost forty years of experience as a performer, recording artist, and historian. I teach students of any age (i.e. children, teenagers, and adults), and at all levels of experience (i.e. beginners, intermediate, and advanced), the technical and expressive intricacies of the standard classical repertoire. But what makes my teaching unique or those elements drawn from my background beyond music. Prior to attending The Juilliard School, from which I graduated with a Masters Degree (M.M.) in Piano Performance, I graduated from Brown University with a Bachelors Degree (B.A.) in History and Russian Language & Literature. Over the course of my career as a performer and teacher, my first-rate education has set me apart from other pianists, particularly as it relates to my work researching, playing, recording, and writing about music connected to African American culture. In lessons, I draw my own experience and education and encourage all my students to develop ...