Natasha Agilina

Natasha Agilina serves as a Conservatory Teacher at Rider University's Westminster Conservatory of Music in Princeton, New Jersey since 2008, maintaining a private studio in New Jersey and teaching summer courses in Europe. Born in Russia, she represents a direct lineage to the legendary Russian piano tradition through her mentors.

Her educational credentials include:

• Bachelor of Music from Moscow State Gnessin College of Music (Russia)
• Master of Music from State Ukrainian Conservatory in Kharkov
• Advanced studies at Gnessin Academy of Music under Professor B.M Berlin

Specializing in Piano Performance and Music Education, Ms. Agilina preserves the Russian Piano Tradition through rigorous pedagogy. Her teaching integrates techniques from mentors who studied with K.Igumnov and H.Neuhaus, emphasizing technical mastery and interpretive depth within Classical Music Pedagogy. As both soloist and chamber musician, she applies performance expertise to student development.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• Highest qualification category of piano teacher by Moscow Committee of Culture
• High honor certificates for creative work from Ministry of Culture of Russia
• First prize in pedagogical philharmonic competitions

Ms. Agilina demonstrates exceptional mentorship: during her Moscow tenure, students consistently won regional/state competitions and gained admission to Moscow State Conservatory. Her leadership as Head of Piano Department at Moscow H. Neuhaus State Music School (1985-2001) established her as a premier pedagogue in Eastern European music education.