I began my musical education at the age of five at the School of Music, studying piano as my primary instrument. Later, I graduated with honors from the Ust-Kamenogorsk Music College and the Ural State Conservatory in Russia, where I studied extensively in piano performance and musicology. My full course of study included solo piano performance, accompaniment, piano and chamber ensembles, music history, solfeggio, music theory, and harmony, culminating in a Master's degree in music.

In the 1980s, I started my career as a private piano instructor. At the same time, I performed as a pianist and accompanist, giving numerous solo and chamber recitals alongside students and faculty of music colleges and the Ural State Conservatory. Since 1990, I have been teaching at the Tchaikovsky Music College, where I taught a variety of subjects, including piano, solfeggio, harmony, analysis of form, music literature, music theory, and history, as well as ethnomusicology to undergraduate students. I also prepared students for enrollment in the Tchaikovsky Music College, the Ural and Moscow State Conservatories, and the St. Petersburg Art Academy.

Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, I authored and published textbooks and course supplements used by both faculty and students. I also organized workshops for music teachers in county schools, focusing on classical and contemporary music. During this period, I attended various national workshops and conferences and studied under Dr. Basok, Dr. Shebalina, and Dr. Mogenshtein at the Ural State Conservatory.

After moving to the United States in 2007, I spent several years as a pianist with the Lake Washington Singers. My focus then shifted to teaching piano and music theory at my home studio. As an active member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), I have attended many conferences and workshops, where I have also given presentations. Many of my students participate in the Royal Conservatory Program (RCP), earning Certificates of Excellence at regional and state levels.

In 2023, I was honored to receive the "Steinway Teacher of the Year" award, recognizing my dedication to excellence in piano education and my commitment to inspiring a love for music in my students.

Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Student Achievements

In 2019, several of my students were recognized by the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) for their outstanding achievements in piano. These recognitions include:

I am passionate about what I do and believe that music can bring us all together as friends.