Piano lessons

Piano Lessons

Teaching

Kristina offers classical piano lessons for beginner to advanced students age 4 and above. Kristina has Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in Music Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Arts in Helsinki, Finland. At the moment, she is completing her Artist Diploma at the prestigious Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles, California.

She has performed as a soloist and as a member of multiple chamber ensembles in Europe and the US. She is an active participant in major music festivals such as Aspen Music Festival and School in Aspen, Colorado, and Festival Internacional de Mùsica de Castelló in Spain. Kristina has performed as a soloist with the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kaunas City Philharmonic Orchestra and St. Christopher Chamber Music Orchestra. She has accompanied ballet classes at the Finnish National Opera Ballet School (2014-2019) and, currently, she is a part time accompanist at Colburn School (Academy and Conservatory departments) and a piano teacher at the Jump Start Program at the Colburn School. In 2018, Kristina received a first prize at the IV Rahvusvaheline Noorte Klaverinkonkurss ODIN in Tallinn, Estonia, and in 2019, a first prize at the Re-league competition in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Kristina has been teaching piano lessons since 2014 in Europe and the US. She has prepared numerous students for recitals, master classes, piano duets, chamber music concerts and entrance examinations. Kristina has studied piano since the age of 4 and enjoys communicating her passion for music with her students. She strongly believes that music can be learned and enjoyed by everyone. The repertoire is carefully chosen for each student individually, considering each student’s abilities.

Besides English she is also fluent in Russian and Lithuanian and can teach in these languages as well.

Learn more about my educational philosophy here.

Lessons Outline

What is included in lessons and what you will learn

Theory and Ear Training

You will learn essential knowledge for piano including how to read music, theory, rhythms, key signature, scales, analysis, ear training and more.

Piano Technique

You will have exercises focused to train your technical abilities combined with theoretical and musical approach.

Variety of levels

Either being a beginner or an intermediate student, you will have the ability to prepare for concerts, master classes, auditions, theory tests, examinations, and competitions in both solo, and chamber music repertoire.

Individual Approach and Communication

Piano lessons will be organized according to your level and interests. You will have the ability to explore not only classical repertoire, but also pop/jazz or jazzed up classical repertoire.

Interested in piano lessons?

You can book a trial lesson

Piano Arrangements

I find that the biggest motivation for students is the ability to study and learn the music they listen to and like the most. Everyone has a unique taste and wish. Therefore, I started to write arrangements for my students.From classical to popular music, from famous to little-known pieces, from piano solo to 10 hand chamber music projects. Here you can find some of my arrangements for yourself, your ensemble, or your students.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price and location of the lessons?

Prices are as follows:

30 min- 50 CHF
45 min- 75 CHF
60min- 100 CHF

Theory, answers to the questions between the lessons, personalized arrangements as well as travel time, cost, AVS, and other taxes are included in the price.

Lessons are held on Wednesdays at studio in Geneva (Chêne Bourg).

Do I need to have a piano at home?

Yes. It can be a digital (88 keys keyboard), upright, or a grand piano.

I am considering online piano lessons. Are they worth it? Are they suitable for any level? What equipment do I need to have?

Currently, I have over 25 online piano students from a variety of age and level backgrounds. I do not find the process to be any different from in-person instruction, and I very much enjoy connecting with students from all over the world! My online students participate in Zoom recitals, complete theory exams, and participate in competitions at the same caliber as in-person students.

Before the scheduled trial lesson, download Zoom and play around with it to get familiar with this application. I would recommend using two devices for online piano lessons, if possible. One (with a bigger screen) to place in front of you, so you could see the screen share and another one (can be a small one, like a phone) on the side, so I could see your posture and hands. If you have only one device available, no problem, you can place it on the side. If you choose to use two devices, connect the sound only with one of them, otherwise there will be echoes.

With the right equipment and a positive attitude, you can receive outstanding instruction and results with online lessons.

How long are piano lessons?

Lessons are between 30 minutes and 90 minutes long. Depending on your age and interests, you can decide the most suitable time frame for yourself. I would recommend 30 minutes for children, 45 minutes for teenagers, 60 minutes for adults and 90 minutes for advanced level pianists.

What is the best age to start piano lessons?

You can start learning piano at any age! Although I do not recommend starting before 4 years old, I do not believe there is such a thing as ‘starting too late’. I encourage all students to follow their dream to learn piano, no matter what stage they are in life!

There is media of your students on your website and piano teaching Facebook page. I am not comfortable having my child’s pictures/videos shown in public.

I always ask for my students’ and their parents’ permission to share any media publicly. You will never be pressured into sharing your information!

Do I need to practice between lessons? Will I receive a homework plan?

Yes, it is highly recommended to practice at least 30 minutes a day. At the beginning I give a very detailed homework plan, and later I teach students how to plan their own practice. My main goals as a teacher are not only to give high-quality piano instruction, but to teach you how to plan your own process, leading to independence as a student and musician.