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Bachelor Degree: Florida International University
Associate Degree: Miami Dade College
Teaching Certificate: Educator Certificate
2000 - 2nd place at The II Young Pianist Competition
2002 - 1st place at The Young Artist Competition
2004 - Frederic Chopin's Pianist Competition
My journey with music began at the age of five with some of the most inspirational teachers. At that time I never imagined that music would not only become my livelihood, but also that my passion for playing and teaching would grow so strong. I started studying music at Henryk Wieniawski’s School of Music at age of 7 where I spent another 12 years learning piano, trumpet, vocal, music theory and related to music subjects. Right after I had privilege to be a part of Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Lodz, Poland to finally move to South Florida and graduate from Florida International University with BA. During my career I played with many people from the world of music and theater and taught in many schools, camps and educational institutions. I love to share my knowledge and love for music with others.
I have played piano and trumpet since I was 5 years old. I began my journey with music in Europe at Henryk Wieniawski’s School of Music at age of 7. At that time I already performed on stage. My career as a musician began in Poland where along with Classical piano and trumpet I was influenced by such Jazz greats as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Thelonious Monk, Joe De Francesco, Joe Zawinul, Miles Davis, Eddie Palmieri, Chucho Valdez, Woody Shaw, Keith Jarret and McCoy Tyner. I began performing solo and touring around Europe with a Jazz-Funk band, The Freeks. At the same time I began studying at the Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Lodz, Poland to finally move to Miami and graduate from Florida International Univeristy with BA in Music. I performed for Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line for 5 years, which included teaching piano classes for the Royal Caribbean Academy. I am a session studio musician and during the summertime I teach music production at one of the studios in Miami. I am also a teacher at Miami Dade Public Schools (Elementary and Middle Schools) and I have been taught piano and trumpet privately for 6 years.
My principles of pedagogy are based on performing and teaching. I have crafted my own method, especially for children. Thos ,ethod help to train ears while teaching proper posture and technique, which leads to correct concentration and reflection. During my lessons I always demonstrate my playing. The ultimate goal is to perform beautiful music. For older students and adults I am using professional European methods and also Bastien New Traditions that is different in a number of ways that make it a captivating and dynamic way to teach.
I motivate my students by being interactive. With children who are new to music, I use my personal method, which is characterized by providing knowledge while playing interactive games, which helps the children grasp music-related issues. With the older students, I try to inspire them by playing duets, and placing emphasis on a variety of repertoire. I also emphasize the theory of music as an indispensable element of learning instrument. Some of my students might even perform on the stage in the small recital prepared by myself.