I am a cellist and cello teacher with 14 years of professional teaching experience, as well as a certified art therapist and art coach.

I began learning the cello at the age of 7 under Ieva Kruklina in Latvia, where I was born. After my family relocated to Ukraine, I continued my studies with Galina Tynowskaya and Anatoly Nesterenko, a renowned Ukrainian cellist. Later, I honed my skills at the R. Glier Kyiv Institute of Music, studying with docent Olena Chervova, one of Ukraine’s most esteemed cello teachers.

Since 2011, I have been teaching cello privately. In 2019, I transitioned to working full-time as an online teacher of cello and music theory. Over the years, I have performed extensively, holding positions such as Assistant Principal with the K&K Philharmoniker in Austria, as well as a cellist with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and the Kyiv Fantastic Orchestrain Ukraine.

My teaching career spans diverse environments, including FPT University Hanoi, TH School Hoa Lac, and Casa dei Bambini Montessori in Vietnam, where I had the opportunity to work with autistic children. I have also appeared as a guest cellist with the Sun Symphony Orchestra and performed with the Hanoi Voices Choir.

I have performed in more than 40 of Europe’s best concert halls, including Konzerthaus Berlin, Alte Oper Frankfurt, Tonhalle Düsseldorf, Chemnitz Stadthalle, Die Glocke Bremen, Essen Philharmonie, Dortmund Konzerthaus, Stuttgart Liederhalle, Leipzig Gewandhaus, Munich Herkulessaal in Germany, Wiener Musikverein Golden Hall, Graz Congress in Austria, Bern Casino, Basel Stadtcasino, Luzern KKL, Queen Elizabeth Concert Hall in Geneva, Switzerland, Luxembourg Philharmonie, Copenhagen DR Koncerthuset, Aarhus Symfonisk Sal, Esbjerg Koncerthuset in Denmark, Oslo Konserthus in Norway, Nobel Konserthus in Stockholm, Sweden, Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, Spain, Strasbourg Konzerthaus in France, and Milan Konzerthaus in Italy. I have also toured the East Coast of the United States with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra.

In May 2023, I became a certified art therapist, which has enriched my teaching approach and brought new perspectives and depth to my work. While my main focus remains on teaching cello, this additional expertise allows me to connect with my students on a deeper level, helping them achieve their full potential on cello.

My teaching style is focused on the personal needs of each student. I work with children and adults of all skill levels, from absolute beginners to those preparing for professional music institutions. I have developed my own approach to teaching autistic individuals and people with ADHD. My students consistently achieve high marks on renowned music education boards such as AMEB, ABRSM, and RCM and receive scholarships to prestigious schools and universities.

What sets me apart as a teacher is my dedication and result-oriented approach. Whether it's preparing for exams, auditions, concerts, or simply playing for fun, I ensure my students achieve their goals.