"Tatiana has been teaching our kids to play piano for more than 6 years. We chose her because of her ability to connect with young kids and her passion for music. She is a great educator who knows and loves to teach her students to appreciate and understand music.

She also organizes recitals twice a year where all her students have a chance to show what they learned and see what they can accomplish by observing others. Tatiana is very dedicated to perfect young piano players techniques, which is very important for us. We always recommend Tatiana to our friends who are looking for good professional piano teacher." 

– Natalia Kostiouk

Music has always been my life and my biggest passion, and my personal goal is to share the beauty of it with my students. I believe it is very important to inspire each child to learn how to play piano, as well as how to appreciate music of any kind. According to research, the younger a child starts to learn piano, the more benefits he/she will receive from it.

I believe that playing piano is not just about taking lessons and practicing. With the student, I strive to explore a whole new world full of sounds, tunes, and harmonies, as well as music history, theory, and analysis.

I am convinced that playing piano provides a great boost for the student’s brain development. To me, music and math are highly intertwined. By understanding beat, rhythm, and scales, children learn how to divide, create fractions, and recognize patterns. It seems that music wires a child’s brain to help them better understand all areas of math.

I find it necessary to challenge my students during each lesson by setting up short and long term goals for them. I believe that learning piano teaches students about delayed gratification; playing piano teaches children to persevere through hours, months, and sometimes years of practice before they reach specific goals.

I also think that learning piano teaches you a lot of different life skills. For example, presenting yourself in public is an important skill whether you become a professional musician or not. Learning to play piano is a great way to help alleviate stress, stimulate the mind, improve coordination, and promote an overall sense of well-being at any age. From the feedback I have received, I am very pleased to know that my students have embraced my philosophy and continue to follow it.

After graduating from Saint Petersburg’s Conservatory, formerly known as Leningrad’s, in Russia, Tatiana Sharapova pursued her musical career as a piano teacher, accompanist, and solo piano performer in Russia, France, and the United States.

Tatiana first worked as a piano teacher and accompanist in Los Angeles, CA, before moving to Paris, France and taught at prestigious music schools such as the Conservatory of Scryabin, Rachmaninoff, and Chopin. In Paris, Tatiana also had her own private studio, performed as a solo artist, and collaborated with vocal artists to help prepare them for auditions to the prestigious Opera de Paris.

In 2010, Tatiana moved to the USA with her family. Her private studio is now located in Redmond, WA, where she lives with her daughter (a cello player).

Tatiana is an active member of the National Music Teachers Association. Her students regularly participate in ABRSM and Music Development Program exams, as well as in SYAMFA (Seattle Young Artist), PAFE (Performing Arts Festival of the Eastside), and the Seattle International Piano Festivals.

Throughout her many years of teaching, Tatiana’s students have received high recognition and awards in various piano competitions and music festivals. These awards include the Certificate of Merit and Bach Competition in Los Angeles, CA; Steinway, Bach, UNESCO, and Chopin Competitions in Paris, France; PAFE, Seattle International Piano Festival, Russian Chamber Music Festival, and SYAMFA in the Seattle Area.