Ani
About
Want to play piano like a pro and enjoy every step of the journey? I’m Ani Shinjikashvili, an international concert pianist and prize-winner of many international competitions.
Since 2020, I’ve been teaching students of all levels online and in-person, helping them build technique, confidence, and musical expression. Whether your goal is competitions, exams, auditions, or simply enjoying music, I’ll guide you with personalized, fun, and inspiring lessons.
Let’s make music together!
Teaching Style
Accepted at the Royal College of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and a prize-winner in international competitions, I know how to prepare students for auditions, competitions, and exams. Lessons are practical, inspiring, and fun, designed to help every student achieve real results while enjoying music.
Curriculum
I use a technique-focused, performance-oriented approach, tailored to each student’s goals. Lessons develop technique, musicality, and confidence, whether preparing for auditions, competitions, exams, or simply learning for enjoyment.
Credentials & Affiliations
Education
2025 – Present
Ingesund College of Music – Sweden
Under the guidance of Julia Mustonen-Dahlkvist
- Awarded a Full EU Scholarship to study at Ingesund College of Music.
2024 – Present
Master’s Degree in Performance – Tbilisi State Conservatoire
2023 – 2024
Preparatory Program – Tbilisi State Conservatoire
2017 – 2021
Bachelor’s Degree – Tbilisi State Conservatoire
Under the guidance of Nino Jvania, who studied with K. Stockhausen in Germany and is a Second Prize winner at the Orléans International Piano Competition.
- Awarded Full-Funded Scholarship throughout the course.
- Received Government Scholarship for outstanding academic performance.
2004 – 2017
Tbilisi Central Music School for Gifted Children
Under the guidance of Neli Kurtskhalia, student of Dmitry Bashkirov
2004 – 2016
Georgian-American High School
Masterclasses and festivals:
Ani Shinjikashvili has participated in numerous masterclasses with world-renowned pianists, including:
- Noriko Ogawa, Ian Jones, Eric Lu, Pascal Nemirovsky, Cyprien Katsaris, Jean-Baptiste Doulcet, Gregory Kurchinsky, Laszlo Borbely, Edisher Savitsky, Pablo Galdo, Vladimir Stoupel, Alexei Volodin, Ketevan Sepashvili, Dudana Mazmanisvili, and Tamara Dolidze.
Awards and Achievements
2024
- Winner of a solo recital through the Batumi Piano Competition
- 1st Prize at the O. Taktakishvili III Piano Competition in Georgia
- Awarded a scholarship to participate in the International Piano Masters, where she attended masterclasses with Noriko Ogawa, Pascal Nemirovsky, and Kyomi Segimura
2023
- 3rd Prize at the G. Amirejibi Piano Competition
2022
- Participant in the Tbilisi Piano Festival
2021
- Semi-finalist award at the City of Vigo Competition.
2019
- Collaboration with Polish musicians Merek Schlezer and Jan Kalinovsky at the Polish Music Festival
2018
- Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition in Baku
2014
- 1st Prize at the International Piano Festival and Competition "Future Stars" in Marmaris, Turkey
- Jury member of this competition- Natalie Trull praised her for her " natural sense of musical logic and strong musical intuition."
Teaching Experience:
From 2020-2025 teacher at Music School No.51 (Tbilisi)
From 2024 until now teacher at Piano Stars Dubai.