Mannes (NYC, full scholarship) & Moscow Conservatory alumna
Record one piece on your phone, five minutes or less, and paste the link. Maria watches it and sends back three things to fix before you record your prescreening.
Sent. Maria watches the video herself and answers to that address within 48 hours.
Six things to check before submitting a prescreening recording:
Pick only what you need — every service, one honest price
A one-on-one evaluation of the student's level, goals, and admission timeline. The session concludes with clear recommendations and next steps.
Request this →A personalized list of universities and conservatories based on the student's level, goals, budget, and location preferences. We balance ambitious, realistic, and safer options.
Request this →Strategic selection of audition and prescreening repertoire for each school. The program is designed to meet requirements and showcase the student's strengths.
Request this →Guidance with application forms, artistic résumé, repertoire lists, essays, and deadlines. We help ensure every submission is complete, accurate, and professionally presented.
Request this →Support with repertoire readiness, recording strategy, presentation, and final submission review. The goal is a polished and competitive prescreening video.
Request this →A realistic audition simulation followed by detailed feedback. Students receive recommendations on performance, stage presence, and overall audition readiness.
Request this →A personalized approach to identifying scholarship opportunities and strengthening the student's application. We also advise on positioning and possible scholarship negotiations.
Request this →Preparation for admissions interviews and faculty meetings. Students learn to present their background, goals, and motivation clearly and confidently.
Request this →Private coaching focused on technique, interpretation, performance confidence, and audition preparation. Sessions are tailored to the student's repertoire and admission goals.
Request this →Most students combine several of these. On your free 15-minute intro call, Maria helps you build the right sequence for your timeline, goals, and budget — you never pay for anything you don't need.
Maria is a pianist and admission coach, a Mannes School of Music graduate (full scholarship, Dean’s Award) and a Moscow Conservatory graduate with distinction. Her own studies inform her work with applicants to U.S. conservatories.
Maria’s performance experience includes Carnegie Hall and the Bolshoi Theatre. Her coaching focuses on interpretation, repertoire choices, recording preparation, and the published requirements of each target program.
Book a complimentary 15-minute call to discuss your goals and assess your current level.
Receive a customized roadmap tailored to your target schools and timeline.
Work one-on-one to perfect your repertoire, applications, and audition skills.
Submit complete applications and approach your auditions with a clear preparation plan.
Discover your potential and create a personalized roadmap to your dream conservatory. No obligation, just expert guidance.
Schedule your complimentary consultation and take the first step toward your dream conservatory. No obligation — just an honest conversation about your goals.
Maria offers preparation for applications to U.S. conservatories including Juilliard, Curtis, NEC, Colburn, Manhattan School of Music, and Mannes. School selection depends on the student’s goals, playing, budget, and current program requirements.
A 12–18 month preparation window can be useful, but the right timeline depends on your current repertoire and the schools’ deadlines. Begin by checking application and prescreening dates, then build a realistic plan with your teacher.
Yes. Coaching can help organize international application timelines, English-test preparation, and school document checklists. For visa eligibility and entry requirements, use the school’s international office and official government guidance; coaching does not provide legal advice.
Online sessions use Zoom. Students can play and receive feedback on interpretation, technique, repertoire, and audition preparation. Session content depends on the service booked and may also cover applications or interview practice.
Start with the current requirements for your school, degree, and instrument. Requirements for Bach, sonatas, Romantic works, modern music, and etudes vary. Maria helps select suitable repertoire within those rules and plan its preparation.
Collaborative piano involves musical partnership with singers and instrumentalists. Maria offers preparation for collaborative piano applications, including repertoire work, score reading, and ensemble skills. Programs and career opportunities vary; employment is not guaranteed.
Piano admission depends on the audition, the application, and available places. School-wide acceptance rates do not establish a piano-specific rate or your personal odds. Coaching can strengthen preparation, but neither admission nor a scholarship is guaranteed.
Yes. The free 15-minute evaluation covers your goals, current level, and target schools. You can discuss which services fit your needs before deciding whether to book further coaching.
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