It all began with a love for music.
Violin Teacher at Odessa Conservatory (Odessa, Ukraine)
Advanced teaching of students at university level, through to graduation.
Violin Teacher at Musical School (Karmiel, Israel)
Teaching of children aged 8-16 years old in a specialist music school.
Lead Soloist, Wimbledon Orchestra (London, UK)
Regular performances with the professional orchestra in London.
First Violinist & Lead Soloist, Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra (Staffordshire, UK)
Regular performances, including solo performances across the UK.
Violinist, Shake the Barley Irish Folk Band (Cheshire, UK)
Gigs around the UK, at events and special occasions.
Private Teaching (UK, Czech Republic and the USA)
Preparation of students of all abilities (complete beginner to pre-university and beyond) for ‘grade exams’. Typically I see students weekly, and develop a learning plan for each individually. My students included children as young as 7 and as well as adults (doctors and pilots!) I also helped students find opportunities to increase their confidence through informal concerts and opportunities to play alongside others.
EDUCATION
Gnessin Academy of Music, Moscow — Masters (Violin) in Chamber Music Performance, Orchestral Soloist and Pedagogy - 1980-1985