About Me
Natalia has extensive experience in music performance and education throughout Australia and the UK. She has been involved in music education, accompaniment & chamber music for both children and adults, within schools and privately, for the past 30 years. She began her musical training at the age of nine and was extensively involved in music during her high school years (Brigidine College, Randwick) as a violinist in the school orchestra and accompanist for the school choir. In year 12 she was awarded the Helen Connolly Scholarship for outstanding performance and attained third place in NSW for HSC music.
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Hours of Classses
ACHIEVEMENTS
In 1993 Natalia achieved the A.Mus.A. She studied piano performance at the Canberra School of Music (ANU) under the guidance of John Luxton and received a Bachelor of Music in 1997.
In 1998, Natalia accepted a position in the UK to teach music and take accompaniment and chamber music performance classes at Lord Wandsworth College.
In 2007 Natalia received a Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy from UTS, Lindfield.
Natalia is currently based in Sydney. She is teaching and accompanying in schools and from her home studio in West Pymble.
EXTENDED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
A great passion of Natalia’s is to make piano playing accessible to everyone and in 2008 she received a Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy. Natalia teaches many students with additional needs including neurodivergent students, aged care and those with hearing and sight impairments.
Natalia also accompanies all musical instruments and has accompanied in music competitions and AMEB examinations alike. A versatile performer, she caters to students of all skill levels.
“Natalia has shown me how to develop a solid technique and play stylistically. Having a systematic approach to developing a good technique really unlocks some wonderful repertoire that I never thought I would play. A huge thanks to Natalia for so patiently guiding and encouraging me!”
“My kids have been taking piano lessons with Natalia for a couple of years. Their progress has been remarkable and they absolutely love going to Natalia’s lessons. Natalia is highly experienced, patient, engaging and always encourages kids to achieve their best.”
“Natalia is an incredible Teacher. I feel like I’m being guided to play piano like a pro. Not just learning music, but working through the correct technique and prep to play the piano beautifully. Forever grateful for my lessons with her.”
Sarah