Marina Sherstnova
About
Play the music you love – Jazz & Pop piano with a performing artist
Teaching Style
Hi, I’m a pianist, composer, and performer with a Master’s degree in music and over 20 years of experience — on stage and in the classroom.
If you’re looking for piano lessons that go beyond sheet music, you’re in the right place. I’ll help you play the music you actually love — jazz, pop, soul, or something in between. We’ll improvise, groove, explore harmonies, and build your confidence along the way.
My approach is personal and flexible:
Whether you’re just starting out or already have experience, we shape the lessons around you — your pace, your taste, your goals.
I truly believe that everyone has their own musical voice. My job is to help you find yours and enjoy the process.
Curriculum
A few things I offer:
• Jazz & pop piano from the ground up
• Playing by ear, improvisation & harmony
• Support with songwriting or arranging
• A warm, creative space — no pressure
• Lessons in English, German or Russian
• Online or in-person in Berlin
Let’s play music that feels like you.
Credentials & Affiliations
I have performed on all kinds of stages, in concerts, events and musical festivals and
collaborate regularly on live sessions as well as doing studio recordings with other
musicians.
Engagements to play my own original compositions include musical concerts and
festivals, such as: XJazz!; Berliner Hoffest; Welziner Kultursommer, Greven Music
Festival, Berlin Fluxbau.
Other gigs as a piano player included: JIB Big Band; keyboardist with Feven Yoseph,
Sedric Perry, on tour with artist Lune, original music in jazz club Donau 115;
Lindenfels Festival and Cock am Ring Festival with Lisa Who, German singer
songwriter.
I have performed with a variety of artists in house bands in SwagJam and SoulJam,
on stage in Badehaus, at Notagallerysession, The Reed sessions and collaborations
at Pankestudios.
I released my debut Album called “I know you” on November 2024 and currently
working on new EP called “10%”