In 2018 I started working with Alexanda as an adult student, simultaneously maintaining my full-time career in information technology. While honoring my busy life as a working mother, she nevertheless was able to dramatically transform my life. She inspired me to think beyond my established beliefs, and opened my mind to new possibilities I could never imagine before, from deepening my understanding about the necessity and liberating power of memorization to inspiring me to apply and play at the American Protégé festival at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Alexandra worked with me relentlessly for two years to ensure I am ready to play technically, musically, and emotionally at Carnegie Hall. She was intensely focusing on my musical storytelling, performance under stress and developing personal courage. I highly recommend working with Alexandra as she is someone who will invest her whole soul into your growth by elevating your piano playing and performance skills and enriching your musical expression uncovering the multitude of colors of the human condition and our inner world.

Alexandra is truly a dedicated and kind teacher, mentor, and person. We started our music journey with Alexandra over a decade ago, and the experience has enriched our lives in so many ways — this is because she values music not just for the sake of music, but also for its ability to heal, to inspire, and to love. In other words, she helped make music our lifelong friends.