Olga is an excellent teacher. My son has been taking lessons with her for over 4 years, and we've seen tremendous improvement.
She is a a member of the Music Teachers' Association of California, and if desired, she trains her students for MTAC's Certificate of Merit examinations.
Her teaching style consists of a diversified curriculum. In addition to the usual learning of piano pieces, there is a healthy regimen of technique exercises, theory, composition, sight reading, ear training, piano duets and other instrumental accompaniment. In general, it is a more robust learning program in my opinion and her piece selection is purposefully broad from the Russian masters to pop music. My son likes the breadth and now has a deeper understanding for different musical styles. He appreciates that there is no singular "right" style and that the arts are very personal to the composer, the artist and the audience member. It has helped inspire him to write his own compositions, which I feel is an exceptional thing. It has also motivated him to play duets with other instrumentalists and take a more active interest in performing in his school shows, etc.
Finally, Olga has encouraged my son to be disciplined and organized with his weekly music theory homework - something not all piano teachers do. Olga is an exceptional teacher and we feel fortunate to have found her. read more