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Since February 2026
Instructor since February 2026
Music theory + piano lessons for beginners and advanced students - all age levels
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From 49.62 $ /h
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Have you always wanted not just to play notes, but to truly understand music?
Music is not mechanical training.
It is thinking, feeling, structuring, imagining, and being free at the same time.

I am a musicologist, composer, pianist, organist, and harpsichordist with two academic degrees (Composition & Musicology), more than 10 years of teaching experience, and an active international concert career across Europe. My students study at prestigious music academies, perform on European stages, and develop artistic identity and confidence.
I combine academic precision with creative freedom and a supportive atmosphere.

Each student receives an individual learning plan. I adapt my method depending on age, level, and goals — whether it is:
- first musical steps at 4–6 years old
- hobby lessons for adults
- serious professional preparation
- exam or competition preparation

Thanks to my background in musicology, composition, and even neuroaesthetics research, I help students:
- understand how music works
- develop musical thinking
- improve memory and artistic expression
- build a technical foundation without tension
- gain confidence in performance

Send me a message — and we will create your personal musical path.

Music is not only about playing.
It is about discovering yourself through sound.
Extra information
Lessons are interactive, structured, and adapted for an online format if needed.
You will need a piano/keyboard at home and a stable internet connection for online lessons.
Materials, exercises, and structured progress tracking are included.
Location
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  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A, Leuven, Belgium
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Online from Belgium
About Me
I am a pianist, organist, composer, and musicologist with two academic degrees (Composition & Musicology), more than 10 years of teaching experience, and an active international concert career across Europe. I combine academic precision with creative freedom and a supportive atmosphere. Materials, exercises, and structured progress tracking are included.


I teach:
- Piano (beginner to advanced)
- Organ & Harpsichord
- Composition & Improvisation
- Music Theory & Harmony
- Music History
- Preparation for music school, college & academy entrance exams

My students study at prestigious music academies, perform on European stages, and develop not only technique, but artistic identity and confidence.
Have you always wanted not just to play notes, but to truly understand music?
Music is not mechanical training.
It is thinking, feeling, structuring, imagining, and being free at the same time.

Thanks to my background in musicology, composition, and even neuroaesthetics research, I help students:
- understand how music works
- develop musical thinking
- improve memory and artistic expression
- build a technical foundation without tension
- gain confidence in performance

Each student receives an individual learning plan. I adapt my method depending on age, level, and goals — whether it is:
- first musical steps at 4–6 years old
- hobby lessons for adults
- serious professional preparation
- exam or competition preparation

Send me a message — and we will create your personal musical path.

Music is not only about playing.
It is about discovering yourself through sound.
Education
- Master’s Degree (with honors) in Musicology - Odesa National Music Academy
- Bachelor’s Degree in Composition - Odesa National Music Academy
- Organ Performance Studies (3+ years)
- Ongoing professional development in neuroaesthetics and music cognition
Experience / Qualifications
Teaching Experience — 10+ Years
- Music Theory & History Teacher at Children’s Music School (ages 5–16)
- Choir music educator (theory, harmony, ensemble work)
- Private piano, organ, harpsichord, composition & theory instructor
- Preparation of students for music schools, colleges, academies, and competitions

My students:
- study at prestigious music academies
- perform on European stages
- develop strong analytical thinking and artistic independence

Additional Professional Competencies
- Composition & improvisation pedagogy
- Polyphony and advanced harmony
- Music analysis and academic writing guidance
- Structured exam preparation methodology
- Performance psychology & confidence development
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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At teacher's location and via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Are you preparing for entrance exams and want not just to pass — but to feel confident and fully prepared?

Professional preparation is not mechanical drilling.
It is structured thinking, deep understanding, artistic maturity, and inner confidence.

I am a musicologist, composer, pianist, organist, and harpsichordist with two academic degrees (Composition & Musicology), more than 10 years of teaching experience, and an active international concert career across Europe. My students study at prestigious music academies, perform on European stages, and develop strong artistic identity and independence.

I combine academic precision with a strategic, supportive, and result-oriented approach.

Each student receives an individual preparation plan based on:
- the specific requirements of your chosen institution
- your current level
- your strengths and growth areas
- realistic timelines and goals

Preparation may include:
- Music Theory & Harmony
- Ear Training & Solfeggio
- Polyphony & Musical Analysis
- Composition & Improvisation
- Instrumental repertoire (piano/organ/harpsichord)
- Mock exams and structured feedback

Thanks to my background in musicology, composition, and research-based understanding of musical cognition, I help students:
- understand complex material clearly and logically
- structure of written and verbal answers
- strengthen analytical and creative thinking
- build technical security without tension
- develop performance confidence under pressure

Entrance exams are not only about knowledge.
They are about readiness: intellectual, technical, and psychological.

Send me a message, and we will design your strategic path toward successful admission.

Because entering a music academy is not only about passing an exam.
It is about stepping into your professional future with clarity and strength.
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Have you always wanted not just to play notes, but to truly understand how music works?

Music theory is not dry rules or mechanical training.
It is thinking, feeling, structuring, imagining, and being free at the same time.

I am a musicologist, composer, pianist, organist, and harpsichordist with two academic degrees (Composition & Musicology), more than 10 years of teaching experience, and an active international concert career across Europe. My students study at prestigious music academies, perform on European stages, and develop artistic identity and confidence.

I combine academic precision with creative freedom and a supportive atmosphere.

Each student receives an individual learning plan. I adapt my method depending on age, level, and goals — whether it is:
- first steps in music theory (4–6 years old, playful format)
- support lessons for instrumental students
- harmony and polyphony for composers
- preparation for entrance exams, competitions, or conservatory studies

Thanks to my background in musicology, composition, and neuroaesthetics research, I help students:
- understand harmony, form, and musical structure
- think analytically and creatively at the same time
- connect theory with real repertoire
- develop inner hearing and musical memory
- gain confidence in exams and performances

Send me a message — and we will build your personal path into the logic and beauty of music.

Music theory is not only about rules.
It is about discovering the architecture of sound — and discovering yourself through it.
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