Information About Maria - Kensington teacher

Personal Description:

I have started playing the violin since I was 5. I studied with Jan Repko at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester for 2 years.
During my studies at Chetham’s I was involved in many orchestral projects, chamber music competitions, and festivals. I have performed in London, Preston, Manchester. I was also invited to perform in concerts or galas in Bucharest (Romania) , Zurich (Switzerland) and Salzburg (Austria).

I have participated in many masterclasses with renowned teachers like Suren Akhnazaryan, Philip Draganov , Svetlana Makarova, Igor Volochine and Pavel Vernikov whom I also studied with for 2 years.

I have won first prize in the National Olympic Games (2017) and Great Composers Competition- The music of 19th Century (2016), and second prize in Stockholm International Music Competition (2017), Flame Competition Paris (2016), Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition London (2016) and Josef Micka Violin Competition Praque, Czech Republic (2015).

Tutoring Experience:

During my studies at Chetham's, I have been a practice assistant for 2 years, working with lots of students from different age groups.

Tutoring Approach:

I am passionate about the future of the next generation of musicians. I try to make enjoyment the main focus of learning, and with guidance and structure, pupils can thrive to be the best musician they can be. I am a strong believer that hard work leads to great progress. I am an energetic, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who has always loved teaching and watching pupils achieve and grow as musicians as well as individuals.