Piano Lessons in Ridgefield, CT

Dr. Galina Zisk Rothschild has been teaching Piano Lessons, Theory, and Ear Training for over thirty years. She currently offers piano lessons in Ridgefield, CT.

Some of the benefits of taking private piano lessons with an experienced piano teacher, besides learning to play the piano well, are learning how to listen and understand music, as well as improving one’s sight-reading ability.

Dr. Zisk’s piano lessons in Ridgefield, CT cater to:

Students of all ages and levels
Professional Pianists
College Students
Gifted Pre-College Students throughout the New York,
New Jersey, and Connecticut areas
Adult Piano Students

Dr. Zisk’s students have gone on to colleges and universities and have won major awards at music competitions and festivals. Many travel from neighboring areas (such as Wilton, Redding, Georgetown, Danbury, Norwalk, Milford, Westport, Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien) to take piano lessons in Ridgefield, CT at Galina Music Studio.

Contact Us about Piano Lessons

To schedule an audition, please contact GalinaZMusic@gmail.com.

203.665.8884

590 Danbury Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877

Music Classes at Galina Music Studio in Ridgefield

Piano Lessons

Group Music Theory Classes

Galina Zisk Rothschild Piano teacher in Ridgefield, CT

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

“I strongly believe that the ultimate goal of a piano teacher is to make the student a self-sufficient, expressive and educated musician. More than one aspect of musical development should be addressed and these aspects vary from one student to the other depending on their artistic and technical levels.

Music is an expressive art, and it is important to teach style and interpretation to students at all levels. Technique is the servant to the music, and music is the reason why we play our instruments. Even in beginning piano lessons with the less experienced students, I try to show them different ways of playing a musical phrase so that they can make some of their own choices. Since music is not an exact science, I believe that the student needs to be given some freedom to explore different interpretations in order to truly “own” a piece.

When a student leaves their piano lesson, I want there to be no confusion about what they need to practice, and how they need to practice it. Solving technical and musical problems should occur as much in the practice room as it does in the private studio.

Since pianists come in all shapes and sizes, it is very important to know how to teach people of various sizes. For example, a pianist with very small hands might use different fingerings than a pianist with very large hands. Since pianists have a high rate of injuries, this is not a matter I take lightly.
Pianists are very fortunate to have a very vast repertoire, but it is extremely important for their piano teacher to choose compositions which will not only be artistically rewarding for a student but will also help develop and improve his or her weaknesses, or highlight his or her strengths.Ultimately, a successful piano teacher is committed to the process of helping the student become a creative artist, an educated musician and a confident performer.”