MARIA FEDYUSHINA
Pitt Meadows,BC
Summary
Performance-driven Piano Instructor with proven skills in piano teaching from beginner level to advanced. Friendly and highly organized, with experience in assessing students' progress to create personalized lesson plans to facilitate learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Piano Teacher
Musiprof Music School
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided individualized piano lessons, tailored to each student's skill level and goals.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans to enhance technical skills and musical knowledge.
- Taught technique, repertoire, music theory, and ear training
- Conducted regular progress assessments and offered constructive feedback.
- Prepared students for RCM recitals, competitions, and exams.
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating innovative teaching methods and individualized lesson plans.
Pianist
Freelance
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Performed in numerous recitals and concerts as a solo pianist and chamber musician.
- Engaged audiences with diverse repertoire, including classical, contemporary, and jazz pieces.
- Took part in Orford Music Festival in 2021, taking Masterclasses with David Jalbert to refine technique and musical interpretation.
- Partook in Art of Piano Masterclasses, and studied under renowned pianists Ingolf Wunder, Joachim Horsley, Krzysztof Jabłoński, and Peter Jablonski.
- Gained insights into advanced piano techniques and performance practices.
- Developed strong sight-reading skills, enabling quick preparation for impromptu performances or last-minute repertoire changes.
- Collaborated with student composers on premieres of new works, contributing valuable input during the creative process and delivering outstanding first performances.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
Relocation
University Of Toronto, St. George Campus
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Full-time bachelor's student at the University of Toronto at the Faculty of Music, majoring in Piano Performance for four years.
- During this time, took on more jobs in performing and accompanying as a pianist, enriching skills and experience as a pianist and collaborator.
Accompanist
University of Toronto
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Accompanied soloists, ensembles, and choirs during rehearsals and performances
- Collaborated with vocalists and instrumentalists to prepare for recitals and competitions
- Adapted quickly to diverse musical genres and complex pieces
- Supported university music programs by performing at various events and concerts.
- Collaborated with soloists and ensembles to create seamless, cohesive performances in various settings.
- Supported vocalists by adjusting accompaniment style and tempo to complement their individual needs and talents.
Piano Teacher
Freelance
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating innovative teaching methods and individualized lesson plans.
- Developed personalized curriculum for each student to cater to their unique learning styles and needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
Education
Masters in Performance in Music -
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec06.2024
Bachelor in Piano Performance | Certifications in Music Therapy, Ethnomusicology, and Piano Pedagogy -
University of Toronto
St. George, Toronto06.2022
Elite Performers in Coquitlam Program as a Pianist -
École Dr. Charles Best Secondary
Coquitlam, BC06.2018
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Teaching RCM Curriculum
- Group and individual instruction
- Piano instruction
- Performance Coaching
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Piano technique mastery
- Practice strategies
- Sight-Reading Proficiency
- Effective Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Charleston International Music Competition, Third Place in Piano, 2024
- New York International Music Competition, Second Place in Piano, 2024
- Medici International Music Competition, Recipient of Prestigious Award, 2023
Teachers
- Marina Mdivani, 2022, 2024
- Megan Chang, 2018, 2022
- Marietta Orlov, 2018, 2020
Personal Information
Title: Piano Teacher
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certification
Music Therapy
Ethnomusicology
Piano Pedagogy
Interests
Puzzles
Art
Baking
Reading
Music composition
Home organizing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work from home optionTimeline
Piano Teacher
Musiprof Music School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Relocation
University Of Toronto, St. George Campus
09.2018 - 06.2022
Pianist
Freelance
01.2018 - 01.2024
Accompanist
University of Toronto
01.2018 - 01.2021
Piano Teacher
Freelance
09.2015 - 08.2018
Masters in Performance in Music -
McGill University
Bachelor in Piano Performance | Certifications in Music Therapy, Ethnomusicology, and Piano Pedagogy -
University of Toronto
Elite Performers in Coquitlam Program as a Pianist -
École Dr. Charles Best Secondary
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