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Performer Diploma at Indiana University
Masters Degree: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelors Degree: Ippolitov-Ivanov Institute of Music
Gleen Korff School of Music GTA
2015-2017,Concertmaster of Glenn Korff School of Music Symphony Orchestra
assistant assistant principal second violin and principal at San Luis Symphony orchestra, Mexico
Performed as a soloist, chamber music player at various concerts in Russia, Mexico and USA,
Masterclasses with Jonathan Feldman, Rebecca Fisher, Gregory Beaver, Anton Miller, Rita Porfiris etc
I am very passionate about meeting new students and sharing my experience with them. Being and performing in various countries have taught me that music is a universal language and there is no borders in it. Everyone can feel joy and happiness playing and listening to music. I studied with various professors here in the US as well as in Moscow and this experience gave me a good insight of how to teach and approach every student individually. I believe that proper posture and technique is a must. Thats why I always pay attention on comfort in playing violin. There is no need to suffer and think that violin is difficult instrument when you can make proper adjustments and enjoy playing.
I graduated from Jacobs school of music at IU in 2018 as a Performer diploma student in violin performance studying with Austin Hartman, a member of the Pacifica Quartet. I came to Bloomington a year ago and previously received my Master in music at Nebraska University at Glenn Korff school of music. Apart from this, I am a holder of Bachelor degree in violin performance and teaching, as well as orchestra and chamber player from Ippolitov-Ivanov Institute of Music in Moscow, Russia. I have extensive orchestral experience including The Bolshoi Theater, Moscow central Philharmonic Orchestra, Russian Philharmonic, and San Luis Potosi symphony orchestra. I lived and taught in Mexico for 4 years while playing as assistant principal second violin at San Luis Potosi symphony orchestra in Mexico. Currently I play with many symphony orchestras in Indiana, Nebraska and Texas on a permanent basis. I teach privately and enjoy having students with different levels from all over the world.
Depending on a student, I use different approach in repertoire and technique.I try to see what student needs and what he or she is interested in , then I adjust my teaching technique. If someone is having challenges with left or right hand , holding the bow or any other technique, I do my best to help student and don't move forward till problem is resolved. Although playing violin may not seem always like fun because of various challenges this instrument brings to us, I try to make lessons as more engaging as I can.
It is always a pleasure to see my students develop their skills and deeper interest in music. I believe that everyone can perform starting with simple solo pieces of 2-5 minutes long. This experience is rewarding for self development and artistic growth. I remember always playing for my classmates in high school and enjoying it a lot. Making new friends and sharing music is part of being musician and playing musical instrument. I enjoy creativity and imagination in playing music, since every melody has its personality and character, it is like an improvisational storytelling with different narratives.