Marine Mkrtchyan
About
I am a passionate pianist with 17 years of playing experience and 3 years of teaching experience. Music has been an important part of my life from an early age, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and helping students develop their musical skills.
I teach students of all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced pianists. My lessons are tailored to each student's individual goals, whether they want to learn piano for personal enjoyment, improve their technique, prepare for performances, or advance their musical education.
With a strong background in piano performance and music theory, I focus on building solid technical foundations while encouraging creativity, confidence, and musical expression. My teaching style is supportive, patient, and structured, helping students make steady progress while enjoying the learning process.
Teaching Style
My approach to piano teaching is personalized, engaging, and focused on both technical development and musical expression. I believe that learning the piano should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, so I adapt each lesson to the student's age, level, goals, and musical interests.
In my lessons, I focus on:
- Developing proper piano technique and hand position
- Building a strong foundation in music reading and theory
- Improving rhythm, ear training, and musicality
- Encouraging confidence and creativity through performance
- Learning repertoire that matches the student's abilities and interests
- Providing constructive feedback and effective practice strategies
Credentials & Affiliations
2009 - 2016 - A. Aivazyan Music School as a pianist
2016 - 2020 - P. I. Tchaikovsky Music School, Yerevan
2020 - 2024 - YSC, Bachelor's degree in "Performing Arts" specialty "Instrumental Performance: Piano"
2024 - 2026 YSC, Master's degree in "Performing Arts" specialty "Instrumental Performance: Piano"
2016 - "Masterclasses, concerts at the Vienna Music Academy, lecturer: Milan Frank, Austria."
2016 - Masterclasses, concerts at the Tartini International Academy, Slovenia
2021 - ‘Amadeus’ 10th International Concertmasters Online Competition, Kharkiv, Ukraine, 2nd place
2021 - ‘Europe - Asia’ International Online Piano Competition, Ufa, Russia, 2nd place
2021 - ‘Sergei Rachmaninoff’ International Online Competition, piano duet, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Grand Prix.
2023թ․ - Masterclass with Dmitri Masleev, Primavera Foundation, Yerevan.
