Biography

    I was born & raised in Moscow, Russia. At the age of seven, I joined a music school, where I took piano lessons for three years. I also started singing, and joined a children's choir.

    My parents discovered I had a perfect pitch, i.e. an ability to reproduce a sound with exact accuracy, and a very acute hearing. So, I started playing piano by ear. A few years later, I went back to the music school – to learn the drums, xylophone, and percussion (I always had passion for playing drums). That's when I joined a folk music group; we performed in several prestige concert halls in Moscow.

    In 1991 our family moved to the U.S., settling in Los Angeles. Soon thereafter, I met several fellow Russian-native musicians, and we formed a band. I was the lead keyboard player, songwriter, and singer. We rehearsed passionately, nearly everyday. Throughout the years, we performed at numerous events, and recorded a couple of albums. I also learned to play the electric guitar. Several years later, I joined a second band, as a keyboard player.

    Unfortunately, by the late 1990's our band has separated, as the importance of getting a college degree took precedence. Nevertheless, we continued producing and recording music at our leisure, in our home studios.

    Ever since we moved to the States, I've always had a piano at home, hence a chance to practice. My friends knew about my skill, so they asked me to play the piano or guitar at various gatherings. It was impromptu, but I liked those casual gigs, supported by my friends' enjoyment and singing.

    One day, during a holiday celebration at an upscale lounge with my coworkers, I casually started playing the grand piano. The cheering by the lounge customers was truly inspiring (the crowd was pleasantly surprised by my music style!) So, this helped me to decide pursuing Piano-playing professionally. Since then, I played at numerous events, including a national commercial production.

    I sincerely want to thank my friends & family for their support and inspiration!

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