About Us

I love playing piano and teaching piano to students of all ages. I was immersed in playing piano since a child (40 years ago!) and love sharing my passion.

I began my piano journey in England, trained under the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), and have been thrilled to teach piano and music in Northern Virginia for 15 years since moving here.

In the past, I was teaching at well-known commercial music studios but later opened Piano Inspired in Fairfax with the mission to inspire everyone to enjoy piano in a low-pressure environment and to welcome students of all abilities and interests.

I look forward to welcoming you!

  My career and life are dedicated to music and teaching piano. I was educated in piano and music in Russia since a young child and have a Masters and Honors Degrees in Piano Performance and Teaching. I have been teaching piano, theory, and composition for over 35 years, with 24 years spent teaching at schools and private lessons in Northern Virginia. My students have proven results through formal testing, competitions and making careers in piano performance and teaching. I focus on the individual needs of every student and identify the potential to nurture development by balancing fun and challenges. I care about creating a solid foundation for my students, and helping children develop a love for piano and music.

    I have been fortunate to study with eminent academic piano teachers who are world renowned performers. I studied at the Levine School of Music in Washington DC with Dr. Anna Balakerskaia, and at Juilliard pre-college with Matti Raekallio, then at Texas Christian University with Jose Feghali, for my Artists Diploma. I have a storied career performing with famous orchestras in the US and China, including the National Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland and Cincinnati Orchestras, and the China National Symphony Orchestra. I have performed at the most prestigious concert venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Severance Hall, Capella Concert Hall, China’s National Center for Performing Arts, and Shanghai Concert Hall. I bring exceptional experience and skills with concert level piano performance for students who want to aspire to achieve formal qualifications or perform.

I am an experienced and versatile teacher of voice and piano. I have a Master of Music in Voice and Contemporary Commercial Music and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. I was awarded the Bucknell University Prize in Music and graduated summa cum laude. My performances include musicals, operas, and pop-style concerts, and toured nationally and internationally with premier choirs. Attending the Boston Conservatory Opera Intensive in Valencia provided further in-depth experience. I specialize in voice for all levels and piano for beginner to intermediate with personalized instruction for each student. With an emphasis on ear-training, music reading, and diverse genre exploration, I provide students with the tools to reach their goals, and become multifaceted and confident musicians.

• Most students like private piano lessons or voice lessons, and we tailor these to each student's needs and interests.  We help build confidence and ensure learning is at the appropriate comfort level for each individual.
• Group lessons, summer camps and recitals are also offered.
• We guide students through formal testing if that is their goal. And it is not always about getting the certificate, the journey is just as important.