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Natalia's Philosophy
Natalia has developed her own method of teaching piano which is based on the rich traditions of the celebrated Russian School of Music. This method is based on the development of the individuality of the student, the realisation of potential through musicality and creativity, together with the development of technique and memory.
Her unique method of teaching creates an atmosphere which is conducive to the acquiring of difficult musical concepts quickly and easily. It was evolved over a lifetime of embracing the best traditions of the great Russian School of Music, which was founded in the last century by Genrich Neigaus, Professor of Moscow Conservatory. Natalia has pursued world-wide trends in musical pedagogy, including the Suzuki method, based on the traditions of European and Japanese culture.
Natalia's lessons are spontaneous, joyous and enlightening. They are a partnership between teacher and student sharing the best music has to offer.
She invites children and adults into her studio to discover for themselves the joy of music, which will become their best friend for life.
Many of Natalia's students have won Eisteddfod contests, WA Piano Competitions and have been successful in AMEB (up to grade 8), WACE Music Exams and AMUS.
"Each individual is an unexplored universe ready to absorb the best already existing. An uncreative environment hinders the development of potential. Each child contains the seed of talent, needing nurturing care to flourish."
About Natalia
Natalia is a musician and artist of outstanding accomplishment. Her music career began in the renowned Conservatory of Kiev. For her entrance exam she played 12 Preludes and Fugues by J. S. Bach which in itself is a rare achievement. Natalia joined the class led by a notable musician Professor Oksana Holodnaya who was a pupil and close friend of Genrich Neigaus - one of the founders of Russian piano school of 20th century.
In 1983 she was Laureate of the First Ukrainian Chamber Music Contest.
In the 1989, together with her late husband Victor, also a winner of the First Ukrainian Chamber Music Contest, Outstanding Artist of the Ukrainian Artist and Winner of the Lisenko Prize, she left Kiev for Mexico, where she performed with the Ukrainian Quintet.
In 1991, Natalia and Victor left for Japan, where they founded a Chamber Music Ensemble Kiku. The Ensemble gained prominence in Japan, USA and Mexico. In 1993 Ensemble Kiku was invited to perform in the countries oldest and one of the most prestigious Summer Chamber Music Festival in Connecticut, USA.
During the time in Japan, Natalia exhibited her drawings, watercolour and pastel paintings in the International Gallery of Kanasawa and Niagari. She also taught piano, gave master classes and was a notable guest in the concerts for children. One of her pupils Roko Hayahi was a winner of the Young Performers Contest of Kanasawa City.
She became an internationally renowned concert pianist and artist.
Achievements
As a concert pianist, Natalia is a representative of the outstanding Russian School of Music, with traditions extending to the great Russian musician, teacher and performer Genrich Gustavovich Neygaus whose pupils included world famous musicians like S.Rihter, E.Gilels, Y.Zak etc.
Student Achievements
Fremantle Eisteddfod 2018 Success!
Congratulations to all of Natalia's students participating in the Eisteddfod. All of Natalia's students enrolled received a place.
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