Mina Arissian

Provides piano lessons for either student who would like to have music as their enjoyment or students who would like to swim deeper in music. Experienced in teaching kids, playing by ears, moving through practice (Dalcroze Method), sight-reading, improvisation, and the method books according to their level. Keeps students motivated by teaching them how to appreciate music first, how to listen, how to practice, what to expect, play according to their taste in music, and then try the other genres. Provides music theory training for beginners, intermediate and advanced piano, students Teaches students how to improve their technical and artistic image and abilities with a rigorous program of in-person coaching, rehearsals, and at-home practice. Prepares students for recitals and competitions through effective training and practice schedules by their will. Encourages the student to improvise. Instructs students (intermediate and advanced) piano pieces from the different eras of music history. (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, Contemporary, and 21st century.) Degrees • Graduate Diploma in Piano Pedagogy, University of Ottawa (2021) • Certificate in Performing and Creative Higher Mastership, Komitas State Conservatory Yerevan (2013). • Master of Arts (MA) in Composition, Art University Tehran (2010) • Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Textile Engineering (2003)