Our Superb Teachers

 
 
 

Ms. Olenka, OSM Director

MM in Piano Performance, MM in Piano Accompaniment, MA in Music Education, Certified Music Together Teacher.

Teaching since 1978.

Teaches Keyboard Musicianship and Composition Classes. Private lessons: piano, music theory.

Teaching philosophy: Caring positivity inspires learning.

Mr. Ramon Bonzon

Certified Music Together Teacher.

Teaching since 2016.

Teaches Music Together.

Teaching philosophy: Creating an engaging and supportive musical environment where every student, regardless of age or experience, can find their unique voice.

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Mr. Bruce Coates

BS in Music Education/Saxophone.

Teaching since 1982.

Teaches private lessons: all saxophones, all clarinets, all flutes, jazz theory and improvisation.

Teaching philosophy: Excellent instruction and excellent practice equals superior performance.

 
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Ms. Yuliia Clere

Certified Music Together Teacher.

Teaching since 2018.

Teaches Music Together.

Teaching philosophy: Every child is unique! Music helps reveal this uniqueness!

Ms. Irina Fedorova

MA in Music Education, MA in Music Theory/Musicology, BA in Piano Performance.

Teaching since 1972.

Teaches Keyboard Musicianship Classes. Private lessons: piano and music theory.

Teaching philosophy: Motivate and inspire the best in everyone's love of learning.

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Mr. Keith Karasik

MA and BA in Music Education, BA in Double Bass Performance.

Teaching since 1985.

Teaches Ukulele Class. Private lessons: all string instruments, music theory, jazz improvisation and ukulele.

Teaching philosophy: Teaching music embraces all of us.

 
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Ms. Olga Kirko

BA in Music Education.

Teaching since 2019.

Teaches Keyboard Musicianship Classes. Private lessons: piano.

Teaching philosophy: Music lives where kindness and love live. Music is a mysterious world that contains a whole universe of diverse stories, feelings, emotions and colors.

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Ms. Anna Kusner

MA in Music Performance and Education/Guitar.

Teaching since 1983.

Formerly, Anna's Music School owner-director in Israel.

Teaches private lessons: guitar, music theory.

Teaching philosophy: Personalized approach with a positive attitude toward the excellent results.

Mr. Myroslav Mykhailenko

BM and MM in Piano Performance.

Teaching since 2018.

Teaches private lessons: piano.

Teaching philosophy: Creating a deeply engaging and enjoyable musical environment to inspire creativity in every student.

 
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Ms. Lyuba Morgunova

MA in Piano Performance, MA in Piano Accompaniment, MA in Music Education, Certified Music Together Teacher.

Teaching since 1988.

Teaches Keyboard Musicianship Classes, Trinity College London Piano/Music Theory AP Exam Preparation. Private lessons: piano and music theory.

Teaching principles: Inspiring diligence and motivating creativity.

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Ms. Chris Nibali

BA in Elementary Education and Psychology. Violinist with Columbia Orchestra since 1978.

Teaching since 1990.

Teaches private lessons: violin, viola, and cello.

Teaching philosophy: Increasing students' love of music by using supportive, individualized instruction to encourage good technique and musical expression.

Ms. Jennifer Parde

BA in Music and Psychology.

Teaching since 2002.

Teaches Voice, Music Foundations classes. Private lessons: vocal, piano, songwriting.

Teaching philosophy: Curiosity and exploration are key, exploring everything from beginning classical music to songwriting and playing by ear!

Ms. Tanya Roytman

MA in Music Education, MA in Accordion Performance, Certified Music Together Teacher.

Teaching since 1990.

Teaches Keyboard Musicianship Classes, Trinity College London Piano/Music Theory AP Exam Preparation. Private lessons: piano.

Teaching philosophy: Inspire interest, motivate everyone's talent with positive encouragement.

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Dr. Robert Tennyson

BA in Political Science, BM & MM in Trombone Performance/Conducting, DMA in Brass Performance, Pedagogy & Instrumental Conducting.

Teaching since 1980.

Teaches private lessons: trombone, trumpet, baritone, and tuba.

Teaching principles: motivation, individual attention, joy in music.

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Ms. Jill Thomassen

BM in Flute Performance.

Teaching since 1979.

Teaches private lessons: flute and piano.

Teaching philosophy: Supportive, encouraging instruction emphasizing strong fundamentals and efficient practice strategies while nurturing students' love of music.

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Ms. Natalia Vladimirova

MA in Violin Performance, MA in Music Education.

Teaching since 1988.

Teaches private lessons: violin, viola, and cello.

Teaching philosophy: Individualized learning style encouraging a student to be successful.

 

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