About

"Mrs. Savitski has a very special gift of teaching children. She knows how to create a supportive learning environment for both parents and students."

Roksana Savitski is a passionate and committed piano teacher with close to 40 years of teaching experience. Her students are continuously excelling and receiving top awards at a variety of prestigious piano competitions, both nationally and internationally. One of the recent highlights is Mrs. Savitski’s student winning grand prix at the 2020 Sonatina and Sonata International Youth Piano Competition. Her bright spirit and uplifting attitude keep her students motivated, positive, and dreaming big. Over the years, such traits resulted in generations of students who became people set up for success, not only in the musical world, but in every area of their lives. Along with competitions and contests, Mrs. Savitski encourages all her students to take opportunities to perform at recitals and to prepare for piano and music theory examinations. For years, her students succeeded at all levels of ABRSM and TMTA tests receiving scores with the highest distinctions.

Next to passing on her musical knowledge, Roksana Savitski is dedicated to giving her own performances. Among others, in 2018 she had the privilege to perform at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall and premiere Piano Sonata written by her son, Aleks Savitski, who holds a DMA in Music Composition from Rice University. During her years in Europe she was a highly sought-after accompanist with her collaborative skills respected and admired in the musical circles. Mrs. Savitski worked with professional choirs, classical instrumentalists, and vocalists, including at the Ukrainian State Opera Theater.

Roksana Savitski was born in Russia into a musical family and discovered her love for the art at the age of seven. She was tutored in the internationally recognized Russian school of piano playing and received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance, Choral Conducting, and Orchestral Conducting at M. Kotsiubynsky State University, Ukraine. Mrs. Savitski is a member of such musical organizations as MTNA, TMTA, Houston Music Teacher Association, and Chopin Society of Houston. She serves as the chairman of HMTA Dorothy Kelly Scholarship Competition, a judge at the HMTA Piano Contest, and as a Member at Large in Chopin Society of Houston. Besides being a proficient musician and piano teacher, Roksana is a loving mother of four successful sons who all became professional musicians and live in Houston, Texas.

"The details Mrs. Savitski focuses on during the lessons and the instructions she provides encourage my daughter to develop very useful skills such as self-motivation and ability to work consistently."

My Teaching Philosophy

Why to learn music?

I believe that every child should have an opportunity to learn music. Learning to play an instrument teaches young people so much more than simply how to make music.

It teaches them how to pursue a skill with discipline, patience, passion, and perseverance.
It teaches them the life skills of problem-solving, creative thinking, and decision- making needed for any path of life.
It teaches them how to apply math, reading, speaking, and singing in a unique and effective way. It allows them to express themselves.
It encourages them to respect the abilities of others, as well as their own individual gifts and intelligence.
It helps them to develop poise and confidence both on and off stage.
It teaches them how to appreciate art, beauty, and purpose in the world.

It is also very satisfying and fun for a student to be able to play for their family, relatives, and friends. The thrill of emotions right before walking on the stage for a piano performance is remarkable.

Methodology

I am passionate about teaching piano to children. I have taught so many different kinds of students throughout my life that I believe I could teach anyone. The youngest student I taught was 3 years old and the oldest (beginner) was 70 years young.

Since every child is unique, it is impossible to teach all of the students using the same method. I adjust my approach and personalize a course of study for each of my students. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. By adapting to each pupil’s needs, I create an effective and positive learning atmosphere.

My goal is to develop every aspect of a student’s piano playing, working on their weaknesses and improving their strengths. Every single one of my students progresses on their own pace and follows their own, unique path. Many factors influence the speed of learning and one of them is the quality and the amount of student’s practice at home. Consistency and dedication are strongly encouraged during my lessons and never go unnoticed.

"Mrs. Savitski is a wonderful person and a teacher. Like no one else, she can explain complex technical problems, motivate to practice, and encourage to put emotions and heart into the music."

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Feel free to reach out to us. We would love to have lessons with you. All ages and levels of advancement are welcome. Classes with our teachers are systematic, professional, fun, and engaging. At Roksana Savitski Piano Studio our top priority is to deliver to you the best quality piano lessons at an affordable price.