Aglaya Shadrina

My 8 year old twins have been with Aglaya for more than one year now. We couldn’t imagine a better teacher. Their progress is outstanding, and all while maintaining their love for music!

Aglaya has been working with my four year old daughter for the past year. My daughter is always excited to go to piano class and practices on her own at times — which shows me she truly enjoys playing. She’s made great strides with playing more and more complicated pieces. Aglaya has the utmost patience and the class time just flies by.

I would rate Aglaya’s class with my kids 10 stars!!! She’s absolutely amazing, very encouraging, yet firm in her teaching. She always challenges and gets the best out of my children. First my son started with aglaya in may of 2014 and now he’s playing very nicely while reading notes! My daughter just also started and she’s also loves having class every week. If your looking to learn piano yourself or for your child definitely consider Aglaya I guarantee you will be more than happy!

My 6 year old daughter and I LOVE Aglaya — she is the piano teacher that I wish I had when I was young!
As other reviewers have noted, Aglaya possesses many qualities that make her such an awesome piano teacher –warm, engaging, energetic, FUN and knowledgeable. She is clearly a natural with kids, very patient but firm when needed (kids = short attention span!). She really connects with my daughter during the lesson and understands her abilities, so she is able to know when and how to challenge her to take on more advanced material. One of Aglaya’s best qualities as a teacher is that she is the embodiment of positive reinforcement. She sets clear and high goals for my daughter, but always makes her feel like she can achieve those and more.
Within the first 3 months of lessons, my daughter was able to read notes, memorize songs, and play confidently with both hands. But more importantly, Aglaya has brought out her love for the piano — so much so that she is self-​motivated to practice every day. We are so thankful to have found Aglaya!

I have no doubt my daughter stays interested and passionate because of Aglaya. She is fun, energetic, engaging and motivating and most of all, warm and patient. In a few short months, my daughter is reading notes and playing a few pieces. I love her creative ways of teaching and keeping my daughter engaged.
My daughter looks forward to her lessons with Aglaya and is always happy and cheerful during and after her lessons (so much different than when I’m sitting with her.) Aglaya has instilled confidence in my daughter and as a result, my daughter strives to meet Aglaya’s expectations. Aglaya strikes a great balance between pushing and letting up.
Aglaya travels to our home but also gives lessons at her own place. She is flexible and works with our schedule when needed. So glad we found her!

Aglaya is the most exceptional piano teacher we have ever known. She is engaging, professional, and extremely competent in teaching young children. We have three boys ages 6, 8, and 9 years old and she has connected with them in a way that has allowed them to thrive. The kids have learned to play with both hands — and they have learned to read music quickly. Aglaya is an accomplished piano player — and to hear her play — is extraordinary. Aglaya has high expectations — yet is reasonable with her expectations also. We love Aglaya!!! She is simply the BEST!!!

Creative, challenging, energetic, and intuitive… Fantastic!
Aglaya challenges my six year old daughter while constantly encouraging her to keep moving. She is very good at reading my daughter’s abilities. She knows when to push her and when to give her a break.
Within just three short months of Aglaya’s instruction and encouragement, my daughter went from zero to reading notes, playing several pieces with both hands and chords, showing emotions, and loving every step of it.
We love piano lessons with Aglaya. So much fun and so much beautiful music in our house!

I wish I could give 10 stars on here!
I came in with ZERO knowledge of reading music or the piano and wanted to learn it as a new goal for 2014. Aglaya is an exceptional teacher and I can’t express enough how much fun she makes the learning process. She takes time to learn about what your goals are, what you like, and makes you feel 110% comfortable in what you are doing. She has a very unique style of teaching that keeps you engaged and excited to learn more about such an amazing instrument. I’ve been working with her for almost 2 months now and can play parts of famous pieces from composer’s like Beethoven and my favorite, Amelie. I never thought I’d learn so much in such a short period of time and its all thanks to her. Again, 10 stars — you’ll know what I mean once you start working with her.

Aglaya is an Excellent teacher, experienced and knowledgeable. My 3 kids really enjoying every lesson and always looking forward to new lessons.
She is enthusiastic and very patient with kids. Aglaya makes learning a pleasure. Also her rates are very affordable and she can travel to your place, super convenient for working parents. Actually she is the most creative piano teacher ever.

I’ve learned piano from Aglaya since two years ago. Actually I’m not much talented w playing piano but she always keeps a level head. Amazing teacher I’ve ever met. I’m very thankful :-)))

Aglaya is an awesome teacher. She can take something complicated and make it simple for anyone of any age to understand. She knows her stuff. She also is a really cool girl of integrity and has a big heart. I would highly recommend her!