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We are a progressive piano studio with two locations in Portland, OR We believe in a very individualized approach to teaching music. We look at your strengths and weaknesses and suggest a path of learning best suited to your goals using various methodologies from Russia, UK, France and US. Our students set clear learning targets and pick their own project(s) in any genre at any level. We believe in conceptual teaching for all levels using visual charts to explain theory and demo how music is systematized and why. We help you see the big picture and all its components right away so it does not take years to learn this information. Our services include sightreading instruction, personalized piano technique suggestions, hand coordination strategies, blues and jazz piano technique, rewriting pieces in different genres, music theory from the composer point of view as well as intentional music & lyrics writing lessons, playing by ear & solfège, recording music and vocals, DAW basics and sound mixing. We have several years of experience teaching neurodivergent students and offer musical therapy sessions. We provide recap follow-up assignments messages after each lesson and all printed materials are included. ABRSM and Trinity College Syllabus/Testing available. We are composers of neoclassical as well as ambient electronic music and have been studying piano for over 40 years in France, UK, Russia and US. We love helping students realize their dream of composing music!
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Hired 23 times

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2 employees

27 years in business

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2021

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Subjects of interest

Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.)

Harmonization

Counterpoint

Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training)

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No experience

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Piano

Violin

Guitar

Drum

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Sonjaly S.

Oct 2, 2024

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Details: 10 - 13 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Dana G.

Oct 2, 2025

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Natalia had been a wonderful teacher for our ten year old daughter! She had learned so much in relatively short period of time and really enjoys her lessons. We highly recommend Natalia-a wonderful teacher.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Pop • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Piano Lessons
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Bobbie A.

Jul 2, 2023

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I was self taught until I met Natalia. I am fortunate to now have a piano teacher that meets me where I am and helps me improve my skills. After a few lessons, I play better than I ever thought I would be able to, with more to come. I am learning music theory in a way that makes sense to me. This journey is better than expected. I highly recommend Natalia as a piano instructor.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Piano Lessons
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Brian S.

Feb 11, 2020

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I have had my first lesson with Natalia, and am excited about the opportunity to work with her. She opened herself up to my music and where I wanted to go with it, and has been incredibly supportive with suggestions, materials, advice and encouragement. I know I will experience immense joy working with her and seeing my music expand in beautiful new ways. She is a very generous, kind and enthusiastic person, and I look forward to what will come from our connection!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Classical • Yes, the student has a piano • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Piano Lessons
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Carlos A.

Oct 6, 2021

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Natalia is great teacher and instructor, i separate the two because she is great at teaching the basics and music theory and she is even better at practice and instruction. She works at your tempo and if you don’t fully understand a concept she will stop and explain it again or go more in depth. One aspect of her class that I really enjoy is her weekly recap emails, she only gives you the work she feels you can handle but is also very patient and understanding. Overall a great experience having her as an instructor.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Jazz • No, the student does not have either • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Piano Lessons
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