Magdalina Melkonyan
Magdalina Melkonyan

Magdalina Melkonyan

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Introduction: I hold a DMA and a MM in Piano Performance from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a BM in Piano Performance from the Yerevan State Conservatory, Armenia. I have performed throughout Europe, Russia and United States, including performances at Carnegie Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, and Strathmore Hall. My latest recording project, The 23 Greatest Solo Piano Works, was done in collaboration with preeminent music historian and Steinway Artist Professor Robert Greenberg for The Teaching Company, LLC. Together we recorded and wrote a college level music appreciation textbook which includes a CD/DVD set. The book was recently nominated and received a TELLY award for excellence. I have special interest and expertise in the Romantic Period, also recently recorded 3 CD compendium survey of the piano music of Franz Liszt. I have won numerous Piano Competitions, including 1st prize at American Protégé International Concerto Competition, 3rd Prize at Los Angeles International Franz Liszt Competition, 2nd Prize at American Protégé International Piano Competition, winner of Washington DC Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon Graduate Scholarship Competition, Honorable Mention at Cosmo and Buono International Piano Competition, Honorable Mention at University of Maryland Ulrich Competition, finalist at Mackenzie Awards International Piano Competition, finalist at Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra Piano Concerto Competition, winner of All the University of Iowa 2002 – 2003 Concerto/Aria Competition, First Prize at “Amadeus” International Piano Competition (Yerevan, Armenia), Winner at Tchaikovsky School of Music Concerto Competition, 2nd prize at Babadjanyan 3rd Young Pianists Competition. I have appeared with the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra, University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra and Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra. I love teaching students of all ages. I love piano, and try to pass the same enthusiasm and love towards music to my students. I adopt my teaching to a student’s background, interests and her/his strengths and weaknesses. I select a repertoire of varying difficulty so that the student is both encouraged and challenged at the same time. I nurture self-confidence in my students by organizing various concerts and encouraging the students to participate in them
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Sakinah S.
Oct 19, 2017
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Piano Lessons
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Roger E.
Nov 12, 2014
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Dr. Melkonyan has been an excellent piano teacher for me. She is very patient and has an encouraging teaching style that has helped me make substantial progress. Plus she has been exceptionally flexible in scheduling the days and times for lessons.
Piano Lessons
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Stephanie P.
Nov 12, 2014
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Magdalina is an incredible teacher. I came to her as an adult looking to learn how to play for the first time and she was very patient and kind. She is very talented woman with a passion for teaching and, had I not had to move far away, I would still be taking lessons with her. I highly recommend taking classes with her.
Piano Lessons
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Jerry G.
Dec 8, 2014
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Magdalina is terrific! She is now my piano teacher and I could not be happier. She is knowledgeable, professional and very personable.
Piano Lessons
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Nathan L.
Jan 1, 2016
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I am grateful to have her as my piano teacher. She possesses great skill, knowledge, and experience. She is a clear, friendly, and patient teacher. I'm certain she will help me reach all of my goals as a pianist.
Piano Lessons (for adults)