Yuliana Kvinta - Piano
Bachelor of Music Education, Belarussian State Pedagogical University
Master’s of Music Education, Belarussian State Pedagogical University
Yuliana began playing piano at the age of 7 while getting traditional music education at the State Music School in Belarus, former Soviet Union. She continued her studies in Piano Performance, Pedagogy, Accompaniment, Ensemble and graduated from a combined university - preparatory and music specialty high school program with Diploma of Piano Instructor and Concertmaster (Accompanist). Yuliana continued her education with emphasis in choral/general music and piano at the Belarussian State Pedagogical University. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and a teaching minor in Cultural Studies, as well as a Master’s degree in Music Education.
Prior to relocating to the U.S., Yuliana worked as a staff accompanist for the Choral department at the Belarussian State University of Culture and Arts, taught piano in several public school districts in the capital of Belarus, Minsk, where she served as a staff accompanist as well.
Yuliana is a certified educator in the State of Ohio, and taught Vocal/General Music for private and public schools in the Akron area. She has been active as a private piano instructor and an accompanist in the Kent/Akron/Cuyahoga Falls area since 2008. Yuliana served as a church pianist/organist and a choral director since 2010, and is currently in her 7th year as a Music Director at St. Joseph parish in Randolph, Ohio.
Teaching philosophy:
“My goal is to facilitate a learning environment where students are free to aim for their own goals, supported according to their needs while guided by the best practices and principles in music pedagogy. Learning piano in my class includes a combination of such elements as techniques, sight-reading, music theory, repertoire, performance, ensemble, and optional projects in music history.”