Alla Gladysheva

Alla Gladysheva is a faculty member at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), teaching Music Theory, Musicianship, and Piano. She holds academic roles in the Music Theory and Musicianship department, Pre-College, and Continuing Education divisions. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and pre-college courses such as Keyboard Skills and Chamber Music.

Education:
- MM, St. Petersburg State Conservatory, Russia
- BM, St. Petersburg State Conservatory, Russia

Research Interests:
Alla focuses on music pedagogy, particularly solfège and collaborative piano teaching. Her work integrates historical musicology, with a specialization in Russian musical traditions. She emphasizes practical musicianship skills and ensemble collaboration in her teaching.

Professional Collaborations:
- Active member of ensembles like Lark, Inextinguishable Trio, and Tango #9
- Collaborated with Karelian Radio and Television on musicology projects
- Recorded five CDs through ensemble performances

Awards:
- 1987 Honorable Mention, Musicology Convention, Moscow
- 1979 Second Prize, Northeastern Musicology Research Competition

Advising & Grants:
- Mentored notable students including Jon Mendle and Julie Adams
- No explicitly stated grants, but her work is supported through SFCM programs

Labs/Teams:
Leads ensembles such as Lark (1997–Present) and Inextinguishable Trio, fostering collaborative performance opportunities for students and professionals.