Learn from Great Eastern Piano Teachers

Hi, my name is Polina Pohozha. I’m a pianist, composer, and teacher based in Gothenburg. Music has always been a natural part of my life — a way to express feelings, to connect, to explore. I can hardly imagine myself without it, and it’s this sense of discovery and connection that I hope to share with every student I meet.

I teach what is usually called "eastern piano", or "oriental piano". That is, techniques and repertoires coming from Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East and North Africa. I have lived, studied and worked as a musician and musicologist in the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, and Bulgaria. I write music for solo piano, the theatre and folk and popular orchestras.

I am a classically trained pianist with over 12 years of performance experience and 6+ years of teaching piano and early childhood music to students aged 3–25. Currently pursuing my Bachelor of Music in Classical Piano at Manhattan School of Music (expected 2028, studying with Prof.

"I’m Negar Pourmohammadian, but most people know me as NegarPianist." Experienced piano teacher with 7 years of teaching and over 15 years of playing experience. Specialized in online piano education for more than 5 years, working with students of all ages from around the world. Author of 4 educational piano books — 2 for adults and 2 designed for children and teens.