I was born into a musical family. My mother is a professional violinist, my father is an v-accordion enthusiast, and my brother plays guitar as a hobby. Music surrounded me from a very young age. When I was seven, my mother suggested I begin formal music lessons. I eagerly agreed, thinking I would study violin with her – after all, I wanted to spend more time with my mom.

But she was wiser than I realized. Instead of teaching me herself, she sent me to another teacher, and chose a different instrument for me: the piano.

From the very beginning, I enjoyed playing, though I didn’t imagine at the time that music would become my life’s path. Everything changed when I began having problems with my right hand as a teenager, I couldn’t play piano for long periods. That experience made me realize how deeply I loved music, and how much I couldn’t live without it. At fifteen, I made a conscious decision to pursue music professionally and began preparing to enter a music college.

I still remember the first time I heard jazz. I was about seven or eight when a song came on the radio – “Go Down Moses” performed by Louis Armstrong’s ensemble. What struck me most were the short, expressive solos played by the pianist. I even thought at the time that Louis Armstrong himself was the one playing the piano! I had never heard anything like it before, I felt chills and an overwhelming sense of joy and wonder. That moment changed everything.

From then on, I began studying jazz seriously while also continuing my classical training. I performed works by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Bach, and Beethoven, and appeared on stage both as a jazz and classical pianist. After graduating from music college and the Gnesin’s Russian Academy of Music, I moved to the United States to study at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music.

In 2014, I relocated to New York City, starting a completely new life: no friends, no connections, no work. It wasn’t easy, but little by little, I began receiving invitations to perform at concerts and events, and soon I was playing at weddings and private celebrations across the city. Over time, I became one of the most sought-after pianists in America, performing hundreds of events nationwide.

Today, my mission is to bring beauty, inspiration, and emotional depth to every performance. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate gala, or private celebration, I strive to make each event truly unforgettable, creating magical moments through the power and elegance of live music.