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Iryna Zayarny is a Piano Faculty member at Mount Royal University, specializing in piano pedagogy and accompaniment. With over 30 years of teaching experience across Canada and Ukraine, she holds a B.Mus. and M.Mus. from Kharkiv Kotlyarevsky University of Arts, where she studied under renowned Ukrainian Romantic pianist Victoria Lozova. Her teaching emphasizes the rigorous standards of the Russian School, fostering student excellence through demanding yet nurturing methods.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Music (Kharkiv Kotlyarevsky University of Arts)
- Master's Degree in Music (Kharkiv Kotlyarevsky University of Arts)
Research/Teaching Focus: Iryna prioritizes musical excellence and technical precision, integrating chamber music, vocal accompaniment, and instrumental collaboration into her curriculum. Her pedagogical approach balances discipline with creativity, aiming to cultivate students' artistic expression and technical mastery. Students frequently achieve top honors in competitions like the Kiwanis Festival and Royal Conservatory Examinations.
Professional Contributions: Since 1999, she has served as an accompanist at Mount Royal University and collaborated with institutions such as the University of Calgary and Calgary Performing Arts Festival. Her dual career as a visual artist since 2013 includes exhibitions at the Calgary Stampede and Canadian Institute of Portrait Artists, with works in international collections.
Advising & Grants: While no specific grants are noted, her teaching legacy is marked by student success in scholarships and competitions. Her studio nurtures talent across ages and skill levels, emphasizing both discipline and artistic passion.
Labs/Teams: No formal academic labs or teams attached to her current role, though her accompaniment work supports collaborative musical projects.
