Luba began playing piano at 5 years old under the tutelage of an excellent teacher and attended St. Petersburg Mravinsky School of Arts for Children for 9 years. She alter graduated from Mussorgsky College as a piano pedagogue. Russian schools are very disciplined to the extreme. Students are expected to have a passion for both playing and practice, discipline that will last throughout their lives.
Russian-trained teachers are rare in America and highly sought after for their expertise and understanding of pedagogy. Their method combines the principles of comprehensive musical development and creative pedagogy.
Students not only master the instrument, they simultaneously develop an ear for music and performance skills for improvisation, transposition and ensemble playing. Parents and students grow in their understanding of language, music, personal growth, and greater success in life. Students gain advantage in academic environments as well.
Luba can attest to the power of healing that music has as well, healing herself from a stroke that paralyzed the right side of her body at age 40. Her story is included in the 88 Ways Music Can Change Your Life book to the right.
Luba's Approach
When it comes to teaching children, I treat them as individuals with intelligence, which allows them to co-create their learning process. This gives me much joy because I am able to actively facilitate, yet act responsively to their learning process.
My main focus includes arm and hand movements, scales, theory, technique and sight reading. Keeping these themes in mind, my students are able to achieve great success.
I've been told my Russian method of teaching produces much better results; students learn faster, with enhanced arm/hand positions and play better sooner.
I speak about how I got started and my passion for piano here.
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