Magdalina Melkonyan

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About Me

My name is Dr. Magdalina Melkonyan. I am Professor of Piano and PGCC and Levine School of Music. I am a Doctor of Music (Piano), which I've got from University of Maryland. I have an extensive teaching experience, teaching kids and adults of all ages and levels.

My Musical Education Background

DMA, MM in Piano Performance, University of Maryland, College Park. BM in Piano Performance, Yerevan State Conservatory. Dr. Melkonyan has performed throughout Europe, Russia and United States and has three recent recordings featuring piano works by Franz Liszt. She has won numerous Piano Competitions, including 3rd Prize at Los Angeles International Franz Liszt Competition,2nd Prize at American Protégé International Piano Competition, winner of Washington DC Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon Graduate Scholarship Competition, Honorable Mention at University of Maryland Ulrich Competition, finalist at Mackenzie Awards International Piano Competition, finalist at Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra Piano Concerto Competition, winner of All the University of Iowa 2002 – 2003 Concerto/Aria Competition, First Prize at “Amadeus” International Piano Competition (Yerevan, Armenia), Winner at Tchaikovsky School of Music Concerto Competition, 2nd prize at Babadjanyan 3rd Young Pianists Competition. She has appeared with the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra, University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra and Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra.

Genres and Subjects Taught

I teach piano (classical music).

Lesson Rates

I charge $40 for half an hour, $60 for 45 minutes, and $75 for 1 hour.

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

I teach students of all ages and levels.

My Certifications and Awards

I have won numerous Piano Competitions, including 3rd Prize at Los Angeles International Franz Liszt Competition,2nd Prize at American Protégé International Piano Competition, winner of Washington DC Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon Graduate Scholarship Competition, Honorable Mention at University of Maryland Ulrich Competition, finalist at Mackenzie Awards International Piano Competition, finalist at Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra Piano Concerto Competition, winner of All the University of Iowa 2002 – 2003 Concerto/Aria Competition, First Prize at “Amadeus” International Piano Competition (Yerevan, Armenia), Winner at Tchaikovsky School of Music Concerto Competition, 2nd prize at Babadjanyan 3rd Young Pianists Competition. I have appeared with the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra, University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra and Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra.

My Musical Influences

I've got a big musical influence from my first piano teacher, Dr. Y. Abadjyan, who was a professor at Moscow Conservatory, Russia and was a great pianist and teacher!

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