FOUNDER OF SVSS

Instruments: Piano, Music Theory

Location: Almaden Campus, Sunnyvale Campus

Genre: Classical, Contemporary

Certificate Programs: ABRSM, MTAC

“When children learn with structure and

rigor, they find a deeper, more lasting

joy in their art.”

Instruments: Woodwind and Strings Specialist

(Violin, Viola, Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet)

Genre: Classical, Contemporary

Location: Almaden Campus

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Location: Almaden Campus, Sunnyvale Campus

Genre: Classical, Contemporary

Certificate Programs: National Piano Playing Auditions

“My mission is to help each student find

their unique voice.”

Instruments: Piano

Genre: Classical, Jazz

Location: Almaden Campus

Certificate Programs: MTAC

“Where the precision of technology

meets the soul of the piano.”

Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Band

Genre: Classical, Contemporary

Location: Almaden Campus

“The stage is where a student’s hard work turns into a lasting memory.”

Instruments: Piano

Genre: Classical

Location: Almaden Campus

Certificate Programs: MTAC, National Piano Playing Auditions

“To play the piano is to speak a language that transcends words and lasts a lifetime.”

Instruments: Piano, Violin

Genre: Classical

Location: Almaden Campus

Certificate Program: MTAC

'“Music is not just a skill to be learned,

but a language to be understood with

the heart.”

PIANO INSTRUCTOR

Liana was officially admitted to Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music and was instructed by Schmitt Alexei Mikhailovich, Yury Ayrapetyan, and other master pianists.

Many of her students have passed their ABRSM exams with satisfactory scores, and the majority of them passed with distinction. She's looking forward to helping more Bay Area students to explore the beautiful music world. Sign up today for piano lessons near Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Cupertino with Ms. Liana!

VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR

Yevgeniya “Jane” Gerus has over 30 years of violin teaching experience and a strong academic foundation. She earned her Master’s degree in Music and Viola Performance from Odessa National Music Academy in Ukraine. She has decades of experience in violin and viola instruction along with experience performing in multiple orchestras. She is also a volunteer viola player with local community orchestras such as the Palo Alto Philharmonic Orchestra. She is compassionate, patient, result-oriented, and experienced in teaching students of all ages and skill levels. Sign up today for violin or viola lessons near Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Cupertino with Ms. Jane!

CHESS INSTRUCTOR

Antonio was born in Mexico City and moved to the Bay Area in 2001. He has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering. He has been coaching chess for 15 years in different schools including Bay Area Chess, Blocks N Rooks, and Success Chess. Antonio is a regular chess competitor in the Bay Area. He has been a member of the Kolty Chess Club for more than 15 years and the U.Ss. Chess Federation for more than 40 years. Sign up today for chess lessons near Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Cupertino with Mr. Antonio!

ART INSTRUCTOR

Larisa Zaiko earned her Master's degree in Fine Arts and Design from the Art Academy in Belarus. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience in the USA. Mrs. Zaiko’s art class includes the basic principles of drawing, painting, sculpting and design. Her goal is to help each student to express their own creativity. She welcomes students six years old and older, all levels. Sign up today for art classes near Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Cupertino with Ms. Larisa!

PIANO INSTRUCTOR

Tatiana is an experienced piano teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. She got her Bachelor degree in Russia. After moving to the US in 1999 , she worked at Music Schools in San Jose and Mountain View. She is a Certified Member of the Music Teacher Association of California . Tatiana believes in providing comprehensive musical education tailored to each student’s individual needs and learning style. Through patient guidance and encouragement, Tatiana inspires her students to develop a lifelong love for music.

CHESS INSTRUCTOR

Ivan has 19 years of experience as a chess and checkers teacher in Russia. For the past two years, Ivan has been teaching chess in the Bay Area to students age 4–16 years old at various skill levels. His lessons focus on developing critical thinking, strategic planning, and building confidence through structured practice and personalized feedback. Many of his students have successfully participated in local chess competitions in the Bay Area.

PIANO INSTRUCTOR

With over 25 years of experience, including 18 years teaching in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and 7 years in the United States, Ms.Osipova is a seasoned piano teacher known for blending classical techniques with personalized learning approaches. Passionate about nurturing musical talent in students of all ages, Ms.Osipova combines deep cultural knowledge and diverse teaching methods to inspire a lifelong love for music.

VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR

Aslan Isabaev was born in 1968 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

In 1986, he graduated from the Republican Specialized Music Boarding School, and in 1993 — from the Kyrgyz National Conservatory named after K. Moldobasanov.

From 1995 to 2000, he was a member of the folk-ethno-jazz group “Aura,” where he performed on violin and percussion. As part of the ensemble, he participated in numerous international jazz festivals, representing Kyrgyz culture on the global stage.

From 1999 to 2011, he was a musician in the folklore and ethnographic ensemble “Ordo-Sakhna.” With the group, he toured extensively across Europe, Asia, and South America — including Sweden, Switzerland, France, Japan, Korea, China, Turkey, and other countries.

Since 2011, he has been living and working in California (USA), where he is actively involved in teaching. He shares his many years of professional experience and inspires the next generation of musicians with a deep appreciation for both traditional and world music.