Valentina holds a Master of Music degree from Moldova State Conservatory of Music. She began studying piano professionally from the age of seven. After graduating with a B.A. in piano she took private lessons with Olga Zhukova, professor at Moscow Conservatory. Valentina has over forty years of professional experience as a piano teacher and accompanist. Her students have won top places in various piano competitions. She has also taught at Yamaha Music Academy in Fullerton, CA and prepared students for Associate Board of Royal School of Music." She wrote an article "How Studying Piano Affects Child's Overall Development". Valentina is excited to pass on her love and appreciation for music to students of all ages.
