Nadya Mikhaylova Piano Studio

Nadya’s Resume

Academic Training

Gnesins Russian Academy of Music                   

Master of Music

·         Piano performance

·         Piano pedagogy and literature

·         Accompanist

·         Chamber music artist

Gnesins State Music College                                

Bachelor of Music

·         Piano performance

·         Piano pedagogy

·         Accompanist

·         Chamber music artist

 

Additional Studies

 

·         Classical Organ Performance with Alexander Fiseisky. Gnesins Russian Academy of Music. Moscow, Russia.

·         Master classes with Vladimir Tropp. Moscow, Russia.

·         Master classes with Peter Donohoe. Moscow, Russia.

 

Other Professional Experience

2005 – 2006       New Jerusalem Church (Beacon Hill)                          Boston, MA

Pianist / Organist / Accompanist

·         Performed variety of music in different styles (classical, jazz, spiritual etc.) for worship services on piano and organ.

·         Performed at the Church recitals as a soloist, chamber musician and as an accompanist.

·         Accompanied professional vocal and instrumental ensembles and various soloists on the piano and organ. Rehearsed with these individuals and groups. Adapted music as necessary to meet the needs of ensembles and soloists.

2003 – 2005       ‘Accord Academy’ Piano Music School                       Reston, VA

Private piano instructor

·         Taught children and adults with various levels of music skills.

·         Prepared students for recitals and competitions.

2002 – 2005       Kirkwood Presbyterian Church    Springfield, VA

Pianist / Organist / Accompanist

·         Performed piano and organ music for worship services throughout the Church year.

·         Took significant part in “Concerts from Kirkwood” concert series.

·         Accompanied choirs and other ensembles and soloists on the piano and organ, rehearsed with these individuals and groups and coached them in preparation for performances. Adapted music as necessary to meet the needs of choirs and instrumentalists.

·         Occasionally substituted music director and conducted the choir during rehearsals.

·         Organized the regular maintenance of the organ and pianos and provided guidance to the congregation regarding the upgrade. Took significant part in selection of a new organ and worked closely with the vendor in the installation and voicing of the instrument.

1996 – 2000       Dunaevsy Music School for Gifted Children        Moscow, Russia

Senior Piano Instructor / Accompanist

·         Taught students age 5 through 16.

·         Accompanied and occasionally conducted children folk instrumental orchestra, children’s choir and coached soloists.

·         Accompanied vocal soloists, string, wind and percussion instruments.

1994 - 1996        Moscow Art School                     Moscow, Russia

Piano Instructor / Accompanist

·         Taught students aged 5 through 18.

·         Accompanied vocal soloists.

 

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