Maxim Lubarsky

Maxim Lubarsky is an Assistant Professor of Piano and Keyboard at Berklee College of Music. A native of Odessa, Ukraine, he trained at the Stolyarsky School of Music and Odessa State Conservatory, later earning a scholarship to Berklee. Renowned for his virtuosic piano skills and versatility across classical and jazz genres, he has performed globally with artists like Dee Dee Bridgewater and Terri Lynn Carrington, and participated in festivals such as Spoleto and Cambridge Jazz. He leads the Maxim Lubarsky Group and has conducted masterclasses in China, South Africa, Ukraine, and Russia. His teaching focuses on keyboard techniques and electronic music integration.

Education:

• Stolyarsky School of Music, Odessa, Ukraine
• Odessa State Conservatory
• Berklee College of Music (scholarship recipient)

Research & Performance: Lubarsky’s career blends performance with pedagogy, emphasizing stylistic diversity. He explores classical foundations, jazz improvisation, and contemporary electronic music, often merging these in his projects like Tribute to Benny Goodman and TRIAD+ Music of Hermeto Pascoal. His work highlights cross-cultural collaborations and innovative keyboard techniques.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advising roles are detailed, though his masterclasses and performances suggest active engagement in music education and mentorship.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Maxim Lubarsky Group and collaborates with international musicians through projects like TRIAD.