Marina G  
Instruments: Piano, Voice
Styles: Classical, Pop

I have more than 20 years of experience teaching music, beginning after I obtained my Bachelors degree. In addition to teaching music performance, I can also teach music history and theory, solfeggio, ear training, and rhythmic training. While attending conservatory I was invited to join the Novosibirsk State Opera, where I sang as an opera soloist for eight years. With my opera company I travelled to Germany, Bulgaria and Yugoslavia for performances. I also have experience performing recitals. I have sung in many languages, including Russian, Italian, French, German, Latin, Spanish and English. I have experience teaching students of all ages and levels. I have helped students prepare for competitions and auditions.

I have studied many teaching methods, including Orff, Suzuki, the Russian music school. Essential to the Russian music school of piano method are touch, tone and expressiveness. When playing piano, posture, hand position and other fundamentals are very important. I use elements of all of these methods, tailored to the needs and abilities of my individual students. In vocal lessons, my method is based on breath control and learning to sing a musical piece the way the composer intended, emotionally and expressively. I believe every person has some musical talent. My job is to identify that talent and develop it as fully as possible.