Introduction: 'Roxana is a fantastic teacher--I know many of her students personally--they all love Roxana, from the little ones to the 70+ ! Roxana is also a marvelous, high-level pianist. I always enjoy her performances--solo, and chamber music. I highly recommend her!' Liz Diamond, Piano Consultant (M. Steinert & Sons/ Boston)
My relationship to my students is of utmost importance to me, and I strive to cultivate lasting connections based on warmth, mutual respect, and trust, while maintaining absolute honesty regarding expectations. In my teaching, regardless of whether I am working with someone who is 4 or 74, a beginner or a very advanced student, my primary goals are to nurture their passion for music, and to help them build and constantly refine the tools needed to experience music making in a most meaningful way. I believe that assigning inspiring and varied repertoire is crucial in the beginning years of study, and a well rounded musical education is highly dependent on developing a strong sense of rhythm and musical timing, building a solid technique, becoming highly proficient in note reading and music theory, gradually accumulating knowledge of music history and various musical styles. Musical progress is internalized and celebrated through various performing opportunities throughout the year, such as studio parties, recitals, and competitions.
