About the Instructor

Welcome to my music studio! I am a music educator with global experience. Born in Russia, I studied there extensively and wrote my first Master’s thesis on the traditions and innovations in music of Charles Ives. Fascinated by the depths of musical creativity, I later earned my second Master’s degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

With over 30 years of private piano teaching experience and 20 years leading dynamic Keys-for-Kids groups, I design my lessons to spark a lifelong love for music. Beyond my private studio, I have shared my passion as a music instructor and choral director at Nashoba Brooks School in Concord—where students honored me as Teacher of the Year—as well as the Jewish Community Day School in Watertown and a model school in Kenya. I have also had the privilege of contributing to the music education community on a broader scale by serving on the national editorial board of the American Orff Association.

In my studio, I always encourage creative expression and aim to make learning truly fun. I firmly believe that through music, students learn far more than how to play an instrument; they also build essential life skills, including cooperation, respect, careful listening, and teamwork.