GALINA’S STUDIO

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

Galina’s studio offers multi-instrumental and voice private lessons on PIANO, GUITAR, VOCAL, ACCORDION; Step-by-step method.

I am a music professor with more than 35 years of teaching experience in folk and pop music, as well as vocal education with children of all ages.

Among my students there are many winners of prestigious competitions and talent shows. My students and I am a laureate of many awards in education as well as distinction diplomas and letters of appreciation.

• All-Russian Vocal Competition "Rose of the Winds", Moscow.

• International Competition for Pop Vocalists "Baltic Constellation” St.Petersburg.

• The Malanin International Competition for Folk Art,  Novosibirsk.

In 2011, my husband and I have moved from Siberia to the States to be closer to our 2 children, who attended Juilliard and The New School of Arts in NYC, now living in Florida and San Francisco.

I hold Bachelor Degree in Voice, Piano and Theory of music and Master Degree in Voice and Accordion. I teach different styles of music: classical, folk, pop and theory of music as well. I encourage my students not only sing and play well, but also develop their passion for music and art in general. I help my students to learn how to sing and play their favorite songs in an easy and pleasant way.

I am an expert in…

• Orchestral and folk Instruments: Domra (instrument of the lute family), Balalaika and subsequently instruments in the same family, Mandolin Accordion and drums.

• 6-String guitar

• Bass guitar

• Piano and Synthesizer 

• Choral Directing and Vocal Education

• Simple backtrack writing  

Professional Experience:

1974-1978-Kemerovo State Music Academy of Culture and Art./Conductor of the Orchestra of Folk instruments

1978-1985 - Palace of Culture, Russia / Conductor and Director of the Folk Instrumental Orchestra

1985-1994 - I have worked in College, Russia / Instrumental Ensemble- Director, Vocal

1994–2011- Children ‘s Art House / Director and Teacher of Folklore Ensemble “Ross” and Pop Vocal Ensemble

2011- I have worked with students USA as teacher Piano, Guitar and Vocal

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Services

All lessons are private and offered at our downtown studio Monday through Saturday, day or evening. If you are serious about advancing your musical skills please contact me. Lessons are conducted in English and Russian.

• Piano - Adoptive course of study will suit your level and needs.

• Guitar Variable hourly rate - Classical, chords, tabs, accompaniment songs.

• Voice - Sing popular and folklore repertoire.

Quick music learning programs for Adults

• Personal - Presentation starting with the basics of music and musicianship, course covers such elements as harmony, theory, technique, sight-reading, improvisation, chord progression, and chords voicing, giving the beginning performer insights into the logical development of playing the piano.

• Business - Variable hour - Please contact us for more details.