Co-founded in 2019 by Anna Vasilyeva, an award- winning pianist, and her husband, David Schagun, Hudson Classical Music Studios is offering music instruction to children and adults.
HCMS strongly believes in the importance of exposing children to the classical music from an early age.
At Hudson Classical Music Studios you will experience a musical learning environment
that is welcoming and professional. Our award-winning instructors with conservatory degrees and years
of active performing and teaching experiences are dedicated to learning about your musical
goals and aspirations and helping you achieve them.
Hudson Classical Music Studios offers one- on- one lessons in Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Guitar,
Drums and Composition to students of all ages and ability levels, from beginner- to advanced.
HCMS strongly believes in the importance of exposing children to the classical music from an early age.
At Hudson Classical Music Studios you will experience a musical learning environment
that is welcoming and professional. Our award-winning instructors with conservatory degrees and years
of active performing and teaching experiences are dedicated to learning about your musical
goals and aspirations and helping you achieve them.
Hudson Classical Music Studios offers one- on- one lessons in Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Guitar,
Drums and Composition to students of all ages and ability levels, from beginner- to advanced.
Qualified and experienced music teachers in Manhattan, New York, provide professional instruction to students of all ages and ability levels, from beginner to advanced!
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Degrees:
Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland, OH- Artist Diploma in Collaborative Piano Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH - MMus in Piano Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, OH - BMus in Piano Rimsky- Korsakov College of Music, St. Petersburg, Russia - BMus in Piano Performance, Pedagogy Principal piano teachers: Sedmara Zakarian- Rutstein (USA) Thomas Rosenkranz (USA) Anita Pontremoli (USA) William Matygulin (RUS) Ludmila Vasilyeva (RUS) Elmira Kairova (RUS) Master classes: Kirill Gerstein Victor Rosenbaum Dmitry Rachmanov Warren Jones Martin Katz Margo Garrett Joseph Kalichstein Marilyn Horne |
My Teaching Philosophy
Welcome to the teaching section of my website! I hope you find this information helpful, and I encourage you to reach out with any questions or requests for additional details. I have been teaching piano for over ten years. For me, teaching is about sharing my passion for music and passing on the rich tradition of Russian pianism. Playing the piano is an inspiring, enriching, and deeply rewarding experience—one that allows individuals of any age to express their emotions, imagination, and inner world. I encourage my students to develop a healthy sense of self-criticism while always striving toward higher artistic goals. Each student is unique, and I never take a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Instead, I carefully assess each student’s strengths and areas for growth, using a variety of tailored strategies to build confidence and overcome challenges. My ultimate goal is to inspire and motivate my students so they practice with purpose, improve consistently, and take pride in refining their playing. |
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