Marina Porchkhidze &Vladimir Shinov- music teachers

                                           MARINA'S PIANO STUDIO  was established  in New York City  in 1994.



                                      RESUME of THE TEACHERS / family team /
                                          TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 30 YEARS

MARINA PORCHKHIDZE ,  OWNER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF MARINA'S PIANO STUDIO;        
PIANO TEACHER ;  MEMBER OF MUSIC TEACHER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION   and   STEINWAY  EDUCATIONAL
PARTNER;   METHODOLOGIST  /AUTHOR OF A PIANO BOOK/  , MUSIC EDITOR,  CONCERT PIANIST ,                    
RECORDING ARTIST  , RECIPIENT OF  "MELODIYA" /   LEADING RUSSIAN   RECORDING   COMPANY AWARD /  
AND    "CREATIVE YOUTH"  AWARD FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE/RUSSIA/,                                                    
COMPOSER :  MEMBER OF BROADCASTING MUSIC  INC. /BMI/ .    MARINA  STUDIED AT  PETROZAVODSK
BRANCH OF LENINGRAD STATE CONSERVATORY, RUSSIA, WHERE SHE  MAJORED IN PIANO PERFORMANCE
AND PEDAGOGY, AND  ALSO STUDIED  PRIVATELY WITH WORLD-FAMOUS PIANO TEACHERS AND CONCERT
PIANISTS - NATHAN PERELMAN  AND OLEG  MALOV  IN LENINGRAD / NOW SANCT-PETERSBURG/.

VLADIMIR SHINOV,  ARTISTIC & MANAGING  DIRECTOR OF  THE STUDIO,  MEMBER OF MUSIC
TEACHER  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION and STEINWAY EDUCATIONAL PARTNER;  TEACHER OF PIANO, THEORY,
COMPOSITION, IMPROVISATION;   METHODOLOGIST   / AUTHOR OF PUBLISHED TEXTBOOKS AND ARTICLES/
COMPOSER,   MEMBER OF BROADCASTING MUSIC INC { BMI} ,CONCERT PIANIST/RECORDING ARTIST,  
RECIPIENT OF "MELODIYA" AWARD,"CREATIVE YOUTH "AWARD;A WINNER OF RUSSIAN  COMPOSER'S
COMPETITION, DEDICATED TO 150-ANNIVERSARY OF  1-ST EDITION OF  "KALEVALA"/1985/.                        
VLADIMIR STUDIED AT  PETROZAVODSK  BRANCH OF LENINGRAD STATE  CONSERVATORY/RUSSIA/, WHERE
HE  MAJORED IN COMPOSITION , MUSIC THEORY AND PEDAGOGY.


PIANO DUET MARINA PORCHKHIDZE & VLADIMIR SHINOV  HAVE
PERFORMED  AROUND THE WORLD ; RECORDED SEVEN  COMPACT DISCS, PLAYED ANNUAL PIANO DUET  
RECITALS AT CARNEGIE HALL SINCE 2004. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THEIR  CD'S ,PURCHASE THEM ON THE         
PIANO DUET WEBSITE:   CLICK HERE:   WWW.VLADIMARINA.COM  
                  













                  PIANO DUET- MARINA PORCHKHIDZE & VLADIMIR SHINOV ,
                      AFTER THEIR RECITAL AT CARNEGIE HALL, NEW YORK CITY,
                                                        /PHOTO : at JACOB'S ROOM/
                           

Our GOAL is to  teach  MUSIC , not just  the instrument...,awake passion,to open new horizons in one's    
imagination and all that without the pressure of competitive anxiety.  We share the goal of bringing joy to every
lesson. We believe, that music education is a noble subject that develops both skill and character through
self-discipline and working artistically with others.
Children enjoy to study piano for the pleasure it gives them; adults who work under stress seek music study as a
way to find repose and artistic satisfaction. Music education should be for everyone,not only for those who excel.   
 Many students really enjoy music,even if they do not make rapid progress.

Our METHODOLOGY depends  on your individuality. The  approach to each student is unique, student's
interests are always taken into consideration. We combine solid academic basics with exciting games,
improvisations and composing.  The lessons are held in quiet ,professionally soundproofed,perfectly            
accommodated studio, which helps students to concentrate and focus on the lesson's assignments.

Among OUR STUDENTS : Children/who are very special students here!/ ,pianists,from different music schools
and colleges,who are studying here to refine their skills and find out something new; violinists, singers,dancers,
adults-amateurs.  

BEAUTIFUL GRAND PIANO,  as well as digital concert piano and  our extensive music library/more than    
 2500 music scores and books / will help your dreams come true!!


STUDENTS of MARINA'S PIANO STUDIO SPEAK ABOUT THEIR MUSIC STUDIES :

JAMIE JANKAUSKAS /20years old/ :
Marina's patience and understanding has allowed me to improve a great deal. Piano has given me another way of                 
expressing myself and increasing my artistic ability.    Marina and Vladimir are an inspiration."

DANIEL RABAEV /15years old / :                                                                                                                                    
                      
Their teaching covers the best music ever written.  I've learned many different things. Not only classical and romantic        
music/i like it the most/,but how to compose and play my favourite songs by ear with an accompaniment".

LAURA JOHN  /13years old /:
" I began studying piano with the hope of gaining a musical background for my study of classical dance,
but piano has become much more for me with the help of Marina & Vladimir. It's now an important part of my life and       
brings me great joy.."

MICHAEL GOULD-WARTOFSKY /14 years old/:
"Studying with Marina & Vladimir is an intense musical experience,with a great variety of approaches in technique and       
musicianship. I have learned more than i initially thought possible".

JANE MILLER-GIFFORD / 52years old /:
"Marina & Vladimir always made me feel that i had a soul full of music..."

JOANNE HOWELL / 68 years old/:
"Thank you for all the beautiful music you have brought to my life.."

GISSELLE VAZQUES/13years old/:
"Thank you for passion and inspiration.."
                                                           
FRANCESCO MAGISANO/14 years old/:
"Throughout the nine years I have studied with Marina , I have learned many difficult and complex
pieces.  I  play solo and duet pieces with both Marina and her other students.
Without Marina's help,I doubt I could prevail against the hardships of learning how to play piano.
With Marina's encouragement and enthusiasm, I was able to learn complicated pieces that otherwise would
be out of my grasp.    Thank you,  Marina for making me the musician I am now!"

RYOSUKE NAVA /14 years old/:
"Thank you, Marina, for the three years of piano lessons, that have expanded my interest in music!
These lessons have allowed me to master some great pieces of music..."

ADRIAN KOROGODSKY  / 10 years old/:
"I've been going to Marina's Piano studio  and studied with Marina for 2 years. I love to play the piano... Now I
am good at it!   I especially  like to improvise and compose pieces of music!"

RENATA KOROGODSKY  / 6 years old/:
" I like very much  making music with Marina! It is a lot of fun!"

KAYE TAKAHASHI /11years old/:
" Marina has inspired me to become really creative, not  only while I am playing the piano, but get me
imaginative at other subjects too.  That's why whenever I play the piano or improvising a tune, Marina makes
the lesson really fun by getting me to think of dancing squirrels &dolphins ,etc.
I learned that you could play the piano well by enjoying it!"

DIMITRIA FAY :  
"Under Marina's expertise teaching skills, my piano ability has far exceeded what I imagined it could.  I knew I
would love studying piano with her, because she is a sensitive teacher, who always inspires you while reinforcing
great piano technique, musicality, and artistry.  I do not feel like I have to learn when playing with Marina.  It's
like taking lessons from a good friend who happens to be a master teacher.  I am very much looking forward to
watching my piano skills grow under her exceptional teaching, caring and watchful eye."











   
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