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Piano Faculty at Attacca
Margaret Boswell Senyshyn
Piano, Theory and Composition
Available for Lessons Monday through Friday - Studio Full for 2023
Biography
Originally from Maryland, Margaret Boswell Senyshyn is a pianist, composer and pedagogue currently based in the Boston area. Her strong affinity for teaching stems from her love of pedagogy, understanding the inner workings of both the instrument of the piano and the musician who sits in front of it. She deeply enjoys getting to know each of her students as individuals and helping them to play in a healthy, expressive, and enjoyable way that allows them to reach their full potential.
Teaching Philosophy
Mrs. Boswell's teaching style is reflective of both her classical and richly creative background as a musician and pedagogue. She draws equally from traditional and modern teaching practices - careful not to stray from the importance of a strong foundation, while keeping lessons engaging and inviting. Lessons are inclusive of a variety of musical styles, written theory and games, and a balance between notational reading and rote understanding of musical elements. Mrs. Boswell also regularly works to improve her skills as both a pianist and pedagogue to offer her students the best of her abilities.
Education
Bachelors of Music
Music Composition and Keyboard Studies
Masters of Music
Music Composition
Graduate Performance Diploma
Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
Longy School of Music
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Longy School of Music
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Tianqi Zhao
Piano Faculty and Accompanist
Available for Lessons on Sunday afternoons - Studio Full for 2023
Biography
Tianqi Zhao started learning piano at the age of four. By the age of fourteen, she was accepted by The Affiliated High School of China Conservatory of Music Middle school & High school in Beijing majoring in Piano Performance. In May of 2021, she graduated from Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a Master of Music in Piano Performance, studying with Ya-Fei Chuang on a scholarship. In there, She also obtained her Bachlor’s degree. Tianqi has performed at The Fifth Beijing International Piano Festival in 2010, been a Third Prize winner of the Colorado International Piano Academy Competition, and has performed recitals all over China and the US.
Teaching Philosophy
Tianqi has extensive experience teaching students of all ages, and levels for over 6 years. She loves teaching and enjoys building deep yet fun connections that foster the confidence of all her students. Tianqi’s goal as a piano teacher is to encourage her students to become lifelong musicians. She focuses not just on piano technique, but on understanding of music through music theory, ear training, and history.
Education
Bachelors in Piano Performance
Masters in Piano Performance
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Boston, Massachusetts
Leyla Zeynalova is an engaging performer and educator in the Boston area. After graduating from the Baku Music Academy she received an invitation to continue her education at the Longy School of Music, USA.
She is the laureate of many international and republican competitions and festivals. She has performed in England, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Russia, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Georgia and Estonia.
During her musical career she has explored musicians as Donald Berman, Christopher Elton, Gila Goldstein, Aleksander Ghindin, Eliso Bolkvadze, Gintaras Janusevicius, Aleksander Sandler, Vladimir Ovchinnikov, Boris Bekhterev, Ruvim Ostrovsky, James Kirby, Rostislav Krimer, Nino Katamadze, Stanislaw Dea, Adelya Alieva, Irina Osipova, Mira Marchenko, Heribert Koch.
Since 2014 her name was entered in the “Golden Book” of young talents of Azerbaijan Republic by the Decree of the President of Azerbaijan Republic and was granted a special President Scholarship.
On August 2022 she performed a solo recital in the birthplace of F.Chopin in Zelazowa Wola, Poland with an invitation from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland and the F.Chopin Institute.
On February 2020 she won the XIII International F.Chopin Competition in Narva, Estonia. She received the Grand Prix, EMCY prize and five special prizes. In addition, she is a winner of the V International “Alborado” Competition in Barcelona, Spain and she was invited to perform a recital in London UK.
Leyla Zeynalova was a participant of “Feuerwerk” Winter Academy in Germany and played concerts in different cities. On October 2019 she won the 8th Riga International Competition for young pianists in Latvia. She received I prize and three special prizes (invitation to the festival in Germany).
On February 2018 she awarded “Youth Award” for her successful activity by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan. She received Grand Prix in the international competition “World Harmony” in Baku and was invited to Turkey for solo recital.
On November 2017 she received II prize and special prize for the best performance of romantic piece in the “The 10th Young pianist of the North” International competition in Newcastle, England.
Leyla Zeynalova is a prizewinner of the “Bärenreiter Urtexprize” in the 15th Ettlingen International competition in Germany. On February 2016 she received I prize in the International competition EPTA Belgium in Brussels.
Education
Bachelor of Music
Piano Performance
Masters of Music
Piano Performance (currently completing)
Baku Academy of Music
Baku, Azerbaijan
Longy School of Music
Boston, Massachusetts
Biography
Growing up in Dallas TX, Ivan Gueorguiev graduated from the University of Texas A&M-Commerce in the Spring of 2016 and holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance.
While there, he studied piano with Dr. Luis Sanchez and Organ as a secondary instrument with Dr. Lerie Dellosa. During school, Ivan has been busy teaching private lessons and accompanying students along with the regular coursework.
Throughout his studies, Ivan has been actively performing at various venues. Some of these performances include: fundraisers, Christmas parties, churches, weddings, Steinway Hall, Dallas Meyerson Symphony Hall, as well as accompanying elementary school choir students.
Upon moving to Boston in 2017, Ivan has continued his career focusing on teaching all ages and levels close to full time. The students taught would most often be younger teenagers in the beginner to intermediate range.
Before arriving in Boston, Ivan has met substantial music educators, one of which was at the Keyboard Wellness Seminars held annually at UNT by Sheila Paige. Her teachings have been an important part of the technical development in his piano playing, focusing on Alexander technique and a variation of the Taubman method to learn to play with relaxation and efficiency while avoiding injury. Ivan is always excited to help aspiring musicians of any age or level grow into the artist they want to be and build their passion for music. Ivan's goal is to continue reaching out to students of all levels through the joy of music.
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching is about creating the potential for growth. As teachers we are the tools for our students to use to develop the right way. It is an art form that has many layers from understanding each other to knowing what works and does not. My goal is to teach my students much more than just notes, I want them to become articulate musicians while developing as a person and learning to succeed in their journeys through anything. I like to give my students challenges and opportunities for small successes to build confidence. I make sure they are well-versed in what we are working on and I am ok with being lenient with what music we play and how much we do, while setting realistic goals and expectations. In the end, whether we are slowly getting through material or flying through it, we will be making progress.
Education
Bachelor of Music
Piano Performance
University of Texas A&M - Commerce
Hunt County, Texas