Biography
Degree - Master of Musical Education (Hons), Teacher of music in various types of schools (Hons).
I was born in St. Petersburg, where I obtained my education. At the age of 6 - Special Music School. then Music College and Russian State Pedagogic University named after A.I. Hertzen. From the age of 11, I started to actively travel all around the World with children “concert choir” (UK, USA, France, Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Holland) with a classical program. We performed 19 century Russian Orthodox, Russian Soviet and foreign music from medieval to contemporary, and played to large audiences in all kind of churches, cathedrals and concert stages. There I got my first experience of working with TV and record companies. I was then invited to “State Choir TV and Radio Channel-5” (the main channel in Saint-Petersburg) as a soloist and continued with trips across Russia and abroad, working with TV and record companies. I consider my final and the main achievement to date in Russia as directing choir in St.Nicolas Church where I was restoring old (from 19century) library, establishing new young choir, raising quality of church singing and extending repertoire.
Apart from my professional work with choirs I professionally play piano and I have 10 years of tutoring. My desire is to create and all my life I am fond of writing my own songs, piano and choir compositions.
As a result, I have got 23 years experience of singing on stages all over the World, 5 years of working as a director of choir and 10 years of tutoring piano and singing.
Apart from classical professional education, my strong side is planning. I have got an extraordinary ability to execute and process my work plans.
I guide my students to their aims without haste, making sure they are fully prepared. Every lesson is enjoyable, in a friendly atmosphere. I know when it is time to relax and when to focus my student on complicated details and to consolidate achievements.
During my last 3 years spent in England I have already tutored a number of students who have been satisfied with a level of teaching and advice that I have provided. Now I feel confident to share my experience with all ages and all levels from beginners to advanced. I am offering preparations for exams, everyday routine, consider lessons as hobby or serious training in a wide range of styles - classical, opera, romances, songs, jazz, contemporary pop music.
