Faculty
Polina Melamed
Piano Teacher
Trained in the Russian tradition, Polina holds a Diploma in Piano Teaching and Musical Arts from the A.M. Gorkiy Pedagogical Institute.
Since
2018
Teaches
Piano
Signature
Classical, Russian tradition
About Polina
A working musician who happens to be a wonderful teacher.
Polina Melamed
PIANO TEACHER
Educated in the Ukraine, Polina is an honors graduate from the A.M. Gorkiy Pedagogical Institute holding Diploma in Piano Teaching and Musical Arts. Polina's piano studies began at the age of 4. Her training is based on Traditional Russian School of Piano Playing. By the the age of 6 she was participating in competitions and by the age of 12 performed as a soloist with the National Philharmonic Orchestra in Kiev. Polina is a Certified Kodaly and Orff Teacher holding Certificates from Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) as well, she is a Certified Suzuki Teacher and active member of Dr. Suzuki Association of Americas. Outside of teaching at the Ontario College of Music, Polina is free-lance musician and singer, performing with T.Shevchenko choir.
Polina conducts our group lessons for children and adults for a variety of subjects. For more information on Polina's programs click here.
Credentials
- Diploma, A.M. Gorkiy Pedagogical Institute
- Soloist since age 12
Meet the rest of the faculty
Working musicians, teaching one-on-one.
Jay Burak
Drum Teacher & General Manager
A Humber Jazz graduate mentored by Paul Robson, Jay has been part of the school since 1994. Steady, patient, and endlessly practical.
Robin Boers
Drum Teacher & Department Head
Best known for his work with the Ugly Ducklings, Robin has been drumming since the sixties and teaching at the school since 1980.
Tim Stokes-Rees
Drum & Guitar Teacher
A working drummer and guitarist of 30+ years, Tim moves fluently between pop, classic rock, jazz trio and modern cover bands.
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