Impactful Learning for personal growth
TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND INNOVATE
In combination with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Neuroscience – I am providing musical knowledge in a supportive & creative environment so that the students can nurture their own joy for music and lifelong learning.
Each learning session is designed to:
- Enhance memory & creativity
- Develop a growth mindset and confidence
- Improve mental health, focus and clarity
We work on
- Music literacy – reading & writing
- Ear training, rhythm and hand independence
- Music Composition
- Performance – after 6-month guaranteed to play songs
New students please schedule a trial piano lesson first. This ensures the instruction and philosophy is the right fit.
WORKING WITH ORGANIZATIONS
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS & CONSULTING
- The Neuroscience of Leadership
- Optimize team dynamics and drive better results
- Instructional Design
proven track record of success
“My daughter loves piano so much now that she plays it all the time and can’t wait for her lesson…”
“Her unique approach, incorporating her neuroscience background, has been particularly beneficial. Ms. Olia understands how to keep students engaged and motivated, tailoring her teaching methods to fit their individual learning styles…”
“With Olia’s guidance, the confidence and proficiency at the piano has grown remarkably for both my kids…”
About
Credentials
- University of British Columbia, BA Psychology (clinical psych research assistant,)
- University of Calgary – HR Management – Leadership Award
- Douglas College Post Graduate Studies – IT, Data Analytics
- Mravinsky music school for youth – piano program
Accredited Continuing Professional Development Certifications
- Certification in Therapy Technique for Anxiety & Phobias
- Certified Cognitive Behavioral Anxiety Coach
- Certified Diploma in Gut Health
- Complete Fitness Trainer certification: From Beginners to Advanced
- Certified Tennis coach- Professional Tennis Registry. UBC tennis
Piano is a beautiful instrument to learn that can turn into a lifelong hobby. It is also a powerful instrument for cognitive and personal development as it strengthens motor, visual and auditory areas of the brain! At the age of six I was trained at one of the oldest and prestigious youth schools named after Mravinsky that is known for its excellent teachers and award-winning competitions locally and internationally. I use this experience to teach many students in combination with my personalized coaching methodology.
My psychology and data analytics education has enabled me to develop teaching and coaching methodology with a focus on personal development and brain health. I use my learning experience from some of the world’s most influential psychologists, researchers, and professionals at UBC, U of C and other institutions where I studied factors that influence motivation, leadership, developmental stages, memory, mental health & neuroplasticity. With more than ten years of coaching experience, I strive to build long-lasting relationships with my clients where they feel safe yet challenged to push forward in their progress. I continue to learn new tools to better help my clients.
This methodology can and has been successfully applied to other disciplines and can be used by other teachers, coaches, managers and leaders.
In my spare time I play and teach tennis and spend time in nature.
Projects
Story Fruition – The Storyteller’s Mind Movie book review
International #1 best seller in business category.
“Melissa Reaves’ award-winning storytelling appears on NPR, PBS, The Story Collider, Risk Podcast, Inside Story, NAMI, Outspoken, Ignite Seattle (2x), and winner of The Moth Story Slam, plus many more.
Forest Ridge School – Successfully trained a team of 16 middle school tennis girls
Founders Live a global entrepreneurial community- gave an opening talk on the topic of The Neuroscience in Leadership
Lessons In Your Home – a world class music organization where I design and teach piano lessons, make learning fun and prepare my students for recital performances.
Leaner Startups community-driven platform dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators. Workshop for building stronger teams and performance.
Testimonials and success stories
“I am very glad I connected with Olia for my daughter’s piano lesson. We got lucky. She is very patient and gentle with the kids, and I saw good progress in our daughter. The most important thing is that she enjoys it. My daughter loves piano so much now that she plays it all the time and can’t wait for her lesson, whereas earlier with a different teacher she wanted to give up and stopped playing it for almost a year. It is good to see that she is enjoying music and learning in a very compassionate , warm, and encouraging environment. Can’t recommend Olia enough to any kid/parent who wants to learn piano. She is awesome !! ” S. C.
“It is my pleasure to recommend Olia Kazenina. She is a great professional. I met Olia in 2022 when I was looking for a psychologist for my daughter.
Olia did a great job in establishing a detailed plan for my daughter. She was very focused, result oriented and a huge help. She was able to develop trustful relationship with my daughter and address the issues. She provided us with many techniques, such as relaxation exercise, charting and other therapy to reduce fears. She was a great coach for my daughter.
We are happy to say that we can see the result and we are able to handle fears in a much different way.” Elina
“We’ve been with Ms. Olia for almost a year, and I can’t say enough good things about her as a piano teacher. She is patient, encouraging, and makes learning piano fun for my daughter. Her unique approach, incorporating her neuroscience background, has been particularly beneficial. Ms. Olia understands how to keep students engaged and motivated, tailoring her teaching methods to fit their individual learning styles. My daughter looks forward to her lessons every week, and I am thrilled with the progress she has made. I highly recommend Ms. Olia to anyone looking for an exceptional piano teacher”. Y. L.
Olia is an exceptional piano teacher who combines professionalism with a warm, encouraging approach. Her dedication to nurturing both technical skills and musical expression is evident in every lesson. With Olia’s guidance, the confidence and proficiency at the piano has grown remarkably for both my kids. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a supportive and enriching learning experience in music.
“Our seven year old son has been taking piano lessons with Olia for over a year, he didn’t know anything about playing the piano before starting lessons with Olia, and she is wonderful! Olia is patient and gentle, while making lessons fun and engaging, which is not an easy task for a seven year old boy! He has learned so much in the last year and more importantly, continues to build interest and passion for music and piano with Olia. She is also reliable and consistent, always on time and a clear communicator. We are looking forward to our son continuing to grow his piano playing skills and love of music with Olia.” S.S
“It is my great pleasure to recommend Olia. When we started looking for private tennis lessons for my then 7 year old son, we were recommended Olia by our friends. I couldn’t be happier with how things have turned out since then. I could see a marked difference in my son’s game and I attribute a great deal of that to Olia’s coaching. Olia is very patient, has excellent communication and built my son’s game one week at a time. She has such a friendly personality that makes kids like her very much and take to her coaching. My son looks forward to his tennis classes every week. Thank you, Olia. ” Muralidhar
“My sons love having Olia as their piano teacher. Over the past year, she has patiently helped them build a stronger technical foundation. She has also encouraged their love of music, allowing the kids to select pieces that they are personally interested in and teaching it to them at a level that is appropriate for their ability. The balance between technique and fun has been crucial in keeping the kids engaged. Playing piano is a lot more fun when the music is from their favorite video game!” W.L.
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