Tatevik Aivazian

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Classical Piano, Keyboard, ABRSM Piano Exam Prep, Baroque Piano

About

Classical piano teacher with Russian and Italian conservatory background. Author of a piano method and educational piano books focused on healthy technique, coordination, and musical understanding ("Suoniamo a Colori" vol 1 "Quaderno dei Suoni", "Il Libreo dei Suoni"- Musica Practica, Voglino Editrice, Turin 2024)

She completed her Master’s degree in Piano Performance in 2005 at the Novosibirsk State Conservatory “M. I. Glinka” (Russia) and continued postgraduate performance studies at the State Academy of Music and Theatre in Krasnoyarsk (2005–2006). In 2017 she completed the Second Level Academic Diploma in Piano Performance with highest honors (110 e lode) at the Conservatorio “Guido Cantelli” in Novara, Italy. In 2024–2025 she completed her official teaching qualification for piano in middle and high school in Rome, earning university credits through Pegaso Telematic University.

She has participated in masterclasses with Roberto Prosseda, Sofya Gulyak, Jeffrey Swann, Vladimir Tropp, Sergej Maltsev, Judita Leitaite, Mikhail Mordvinov,  Mikhail Arkadiev, among others.

She holds Yamaha Music Education certification for teachers (2016 Italy) and completed specialized pedagogical training courses including “Music with Mom” and “Perfect Pitch” (2015–2017) Russia.

She teaches students in Italian, Russian, and English.

She has presented solo and chamber music recitals in Russia, Italy, and Armenia, performing at venues such as the Auditorium of the Novosibirsk State Conservatory, the State Academy of Music and Theatre in Krasnoyarsk, the Auditorium “G. Cantelli” in Novara, and Teatro Vittoria in Turin, and the Naregatci Art Center in Yerevan.

She has more than 20 years of teaching experience. From 2005 to 2012 she worked as a piano teacher in music institutions Russia. Since 2017 she has been teaching piano and music within the Italian public education system (MIUR) in Piemonte. She currently works at Liceo delle Arti in Novara, where she collaborates as a pianist for classical and contemporary dance programs and teaches music theory.

This studio is for students who want to build solid piano skills and feel comfortable at the instrument.

Students learn in a clear and structured way, developing healthy technique, coordination, sight-reading skills, and musical understanding from the beginning.

Lessons are suitable for children (ages 7+), teenagers, and adults, from beginner to advanced level.

Many students come feeling tense, stuck, or unsure how to improve. They learn how to move more naturally, coordinate their hands, and produce a controlled and pleasant tone.

Students who work here develop stronger foundations, better control, and more confidence in their playing.

Teaching Style

Lessons are focused on the learning objectives and musical goals of each student.

Students develop solid technical foundations, good reading skills, and musical understanding step by step.

Areas of emphasis include:

  • Healthy posture and hand position
  • Piano technique and finger control
  • Hand coordination and independence
  • Sight-reading and fast reading
  • Classical and modern repertoire building
  • Interpretation and musical expression
  • Tone production
  • Healthy movement and relaxation

Students learn how to practice efficiently, understand what they are playing, and build confidence at the piano.

Curriculum

The teaching method is based on classical piano pedagogy.

Lessons include classical and modern repertoire, selected technical studies, and targeted exercises chosen according to the student’s level.

Materials are used to support:

  • Healthy technique
  • Hand coordination and independence
  • Sight-reading and reading fluency
  • Long-term physical comfort
  • Musical understanding

Students receive clear guidance on how to practice and how to organize their study time.

Credentials & Affiliations

  • Classical piano education
  • Russian and Italian conservatory background
  • Author of a piano method
  • Author of three educational piano books
  • Extensive experience teaching children (ages 7+), teenagers, and adults
  • Online and in-person teaching experience