Welcome to "Classya"
Gradus ad Parnassum
“… Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is never enough for music."
Sergei Rachmaninoff
With prospective students, we outline the goals and expectations: from childhood experience to a solid foundation for a lifetime hobby or a profession.
The goals are all inspiring, but the road to that summit is no less exciting: it is a journey of discovery and then mastering of what we discover.
The study of music mobilizes our minds and senses, and fosters confidence through practice and performance.
We can outline individual goals and pace of study, but the positive impact of music has no such boundaries.
To learn more, visit the Philosophy page.
The Curricula: Styles and Repertoire
“When I hear music… I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest.”
H.D. Thoreau
The cultural and musical heritage that we are fortunate to enjoy today, draws from over 500 years of history. .
From the Renaissance to Contemporary era,
each historic musical style is characterized by specific compositional techniques and artistic ideas.
A well-rounded curriculum means exposure to a variety of styles, from the very beginning.
There is an abundance of pedagogical literature and repertoire available to suit your taste and personality.
To read more, visit the Piano or Guitar page.
Meet the Teacher:
Mris. Mirvis brings a wealth of educational background and experience into her teaching.
She is a graduate of Moscow (Russia) State College of Music, and Moscow Classical Guitar School.
Additionally, Mrs. Mirvis studied with outstanding piano and guitar pedagogues,
and has completed the Dm. Kabalevsky Early Childhood Music Course at the State Academy of Pedagogical Science.
As a youth, she attended a specialized choral school rigorous piano and music theory curricula,
and became a winner of the Moscow Youth Piano Competition.
Her students have repeatedly won an honor and performed at Carnegie Hall, NY.
They won medals at Dorothy Sutton festivals in Pennsylvania, Baroque Festival in California, and in numerous events in the state of Maryland.
Many students have undertaken community music projects such as teaching piano and performing for seniors
or serving as choral, church, and school band accompanists.
While in colleges, many continue their music studies and involvement.
Performance Opportunities and Achievement Recognition
A member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers, and of the Music Teachers National Association for over 25 years,
Mrs. Mirvis continues to offer opportunities for participation in state and county merit events.
In addition to Winter and Spring studio recitals, many students participate in the annual Piano Guild Auditions and special programs.
Inside the Studio:
Outside the Studio:
With plenty of parking space, parents are welcome to wait inside and observe the lesson, in full or in part.
A number of popular shopping places, as well as a state park, are within 5 -10 minutes drive from the studio.
Contact to request a phone conference and a free initial meeting:
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