KARINA GORDIEVICH
Piano Instructor / Performer / Accompanist
Mrs.Gordievich has a Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Piano Performance and is very involved in local as well as national music programs as a member of a local chapter, the Kitsap Music Teachers National Association as well as a former President of the West Sound Music Teachers Association. In addition to teaching, she also performs and accompanies for many various types of events as well as donate her time by using her talents to support fundraisers for other organizations. She has been involved with many productions for Kitsap opera, North Kitsap Children's Theatre and has accompanied many choirs and events, including Solo/Ensemble competition which she has been involved with for the last 12 years.
In 2010 Mrs. Gordievich was recognized as an outstanding young business leader who make a notable impact on her community and industry as one of the winners of Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal's 2010 "40 Under Forty" Award.
Mrs.Gordievich became interested in playing the piano at the early age of five while still living in her native country of Ukraine, has spent her early years and initial piano studies there, and have been passionate about music ever since.
After immigrating to the U.S., she studied with Dr. Bowling for several years before entering college as a music major. She won virtually every award offered for piano performance throughout the region in high school. Mrs.Gordievich was chosen to represent Washington state at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) conference and performed with the Bremerton and Bainbridge Island Symphonies numerous times after winning concerto competitions. She was given a scholarship to Eastman School of Music where she studied with Thomas Schumacher. Mrs. Gordievich later went to the University of Washington under the instruction of Craig Sheppard. She has been featured on cable T.V. and several newspapers. Recently Concert Piano Studio was featured in "North Mason Life" (Kitsap Sun).
Mrs.Gordievich has both a Bachelor and Master's degree in piano performance, extensive solo-performance and accompanying experience, is a member of the MTNA, and is an excellent teacher. Currently, she teaches in Kitsap County as a faculty member of the Bowling Piano Studio in Silverdale, as well as North Mason County at her home studio in Concert Piano Studio located in Allyn and Grapeview between Belfair and Shelton. Mrs.Gordievich is now accepting beginner,intermediate and advanced students of all ages.
With over 13 years of teaching experience & 30 years of performing, my goal as an instructor is not only to teach good technique and musicality, but also to make music fun and encourage my students to develop their own style.
Whether you want to become a professional musician, or just want to have a little musical fun, the lessons are personalized to fit your needs. Let me show you the rewards of being able to sit at the piano and make music!
* It's NEVER too late to start! *
For more information, please contact me at 360-801-5888 for a free introductory lesson / consultation. I would love to meet with you!