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Nadia School of Music

WHAT THEY SAYTESTIMONIALSOUR GREAT CLIENTS

"I have had the good fortune of taking piano lessons from Nadia Ilardi since November 2004 and recommend her highly to anyone who is considering taking instruction. She is an amazingly accomplished pianist who is well versed in teaching methods and who does an impressive job of identifying piano techniques that need to be addressed and then pushing her students to master them”

Mary Jean Hurst

"Nadia works extremely effectively with children or adults. I am a retired person, who wanted to improve his piano playing and music reading skills. Nadia has worked with me for the past year to develop and enhance these skills. As far as my personal objectives were concerned, Nadia focused on my musical interests, which were more in the jazz than in the classical idiom. She also understood my potential and made adjustments for my limitations.

Thanks to her, I was able to achieve a level of playing coordination that would not have been possible without her help.”

Ivan Gavrilovic

"Nadia Ilardi has been instructing my children and me with piano lessons for this past year, and 1 would personally like to recommend her to anyone considering piano lessons.

My children are ages 8, 10, and 13. The older two have had another piano teacher in the past, and I have had several different instructors during my youth. When we discovered Nadia (also through a personal referral), I decided to take up the piano again after many years of neglect. Nadia is obviously talented. She has a full command of the keyboard, with a wide range of musical abilities. Her many years of training become clearly visible when she is instructing. Nadia communicates just as easily with my youngest child as she does with me. Also, our lessons are tailored to our ages, interests and abilities. This is not "one method fits all" instruction.

Timothy K. Johnston

"My daughter Olympia loves Nadia. Nadia understands children, the way they look at music, the way they hear music. Because of Nadia, Olympia loves to practice and loves to perform."

Tamara Ghosh

"Sixty years ago, I studied piano and spent most of my time creating excuses why I hadn't practiced my lesson. Having our family piano encouraged me to consider trying again. This experience is totally different and I confess that I wonder what my piano playing would be like if I had studied with someone like Nadia many years ago. I am delighted to be taking lessons now: see my progress, hear my mistakes and my accomplishments and highly recommend Nadia as an excellent, caring and professional teacher. With thanks, Sandy Lenthall."

Sandy Lenthall

"Marina is an exceptionally patient and caring piano teacher. We had to move out of the area, and she will be greatly missed!"

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Lilly

"Since 2005 I have been studying piano with the Nadia School of Music. For the past two years, I have studied with Natalia and have found her to be an excellent teacher. Under her guidance I have progressed well. I feel I have good handle on playing with subtlety. My music sounds much prettier to me (and hopefully to others, as well) than ever before. She helps me to understand the dynamics of the music adding to the proficiency of my playing. I would recommend her as a teacher to anyone. She brings out the best in me."

Nicki Peet

"Ms. Nadia is a great piano instructor. We moved to Williamsburg a year ago. We were lucky to find her to help my son with his music education."

Osman Nal

"We love Nadia! Her music lessons are the best! Just yesterday my daughter was talking about the long lasting benefits of learning piano with Nadia. The ease of having her come to our house for the lessons was such an enormous help to our busy family!."

Carmen Hamner

"I took lessons from Nadia for 7 great years and I loved every minute of it. She pushed me to do my best and achieve the best. She is great and I highly recommend her!!!"

Vanae Smith

"Both of my sons have been taking piano lessons at Nadia School of Music since they were 5 years old. Ms.Natalia gives superb instruction. My oldest has been playing for 4.5 years now and we enjoy listening to the beautiful pieces at home. Nadia organizes several recitals a year at the Ewell Hall on William & Mary campus. It's a great way to hear other students perform and it builds confidence in kids. took lessons from Nadia for 7 great years and I loved every minute of it. She pushed me to do my best and achieve the best. She is great and I highly recommend her!!!"

Marika Hopkins

"We love Nadia School of Music. My daughter takes lessons with Nadia herself. She's an amazing instructor, runs an extremely organized business and has an immense passion for her craft."

Nichole Furey

About us

Nadia School of Music LLC offers private piano lessons in the teacher's studio or on-line, via Skype or other programs, to students of all levels and ages. Nadia School of Music LLC is located in Williamsburg, VA.

Our Philosophy

Students, young and older, beginner or advanced, have the ability to discover and “unlock” a love - and enthusiasm - for making music. The Nadia School of Music LLC looks forward to exciting our students by introducing them to the world of music. Our motto is to “teach music with passion!”

We offer

Studio and / or On-line instruction
Professionally trained and qualified instructors (combined teaching experience over 90 years)
Length of lesson - 30 min, 45 min or 60 min to suit the student’s needs
Experienced instructors with a focus on proper technique, theory, dynamics, and ear training
Kids recitals in December and June.
The Federation Festival in March. All of our instructors are members of the Federation Music Club and Music Teachers National Association
Adult recitals (optional and less formal) in February and June
Yearly tuition plan. You pay one monthly fee. You save the most with this option
We accept Venmo, PayPal, Zelle and Cash

Our Teachers

Nadia Ilardi

- Founder of Nadia School of Music LLC
- 25 years teaching experience.
- B.A. in music education.
- Stavropol Symphony Orchestra performer.
- Affiliated with NFMC, WMC, and MTNA.
- Pianist: Tabernacle Baptist Church (2006-2011) & Stevens Memorial Baptist Church.

Marina Hayes

- Russian-born musician, 13-year music education in cello and piano.
- Graduated from Naberezhnye Chelny College of Music, Russia, with a B.A. in cello/piano.
- Teaching and performing since 1993.
- Moved to the USA in 2002, became a citizen in 2006.
- Teaching at Nadia School of Music since January 2010.

Natalia Ilyushko

- Russian immigrant since 2007, teaches at Nadia School of Music, LLC since 2009.
- Graduated with a B.A. from Stavropol Music College and an M.A. from Stavropol University.
- Worked as a piano instructor at Stavropol Government Music School #2 for 36 years.
- Supervised 30 teachers and guided around 50 students weekly, with many achieving success in top Russian conservatories.

Stefania llardi

- Started music at age 5, taught by pianist grandmother for 12 years.
- Won competitions in Williamsburg, VA, and DC.
- Earned twelve Superior Certificates in piano solo events.
- Currently a Junior at VCU School of Arts.
- Enjoys teaching kids piano, aiming to inspire future musicians.

Fees and discounts

Duration	Price
30min	$45
45min	$70
60min	$90

$40 - Student assessment/interview fee

$120 – Yearly registration fee

$30 – Late payment fee, if a tuition payment is received after the 5th of the month

If you would like to make arrangements for a tuition plan, please call us at (757) 254-7858.

You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase lessons with Nadia School of Music LLC. Payments, fees and discounts are subject to change without notice.

Discounts

$10 OFF - for military and senior citizens and for additional students from the same family. Discounts cannot be combined.

Freqently asked questions

At what age can my child begin lessons?

This depends on the individual child and his or her attention span, maturity, and interest level, but usually a child is ready to start by the age of five.

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