Show me what music you listen to and I will know who you are. Aren't you the same way if you value high-quality art, science, and education?

Born and raised in Kiev to a family of musicians, engineers, doctors, and lawyers, I grew up with a strong appreciation for things that money cannot buy.

Even though education in the Soviet Union was free and all of my "free rides" - four Masters in piano performance, chamber music, and opera coaching from Tchaikovsky conservatory and the US were a great bliss, here, I refer to something else.

I've always been fascinated by how our brain remembers everything we've ever experienced: that Mozart concert, a gondola ride with Mario del Monaco singing from a balcony, a random rap song at the gas station, or a real-life situation we wish we'd forget like a bad dream. All of these events are buried deep within our psyche, waiting to surface when we reach for them, or they simply poison our subconscious without our knowledge. What are we feeding our brains?

I am glad my mother, concurrently my first piano teacher, made me practice every day. I began at the perfect age of three, not that Richter's late start harmed his career. Of course, as a young child, adhering to the strict regimen of daily practice was not something I looked forward to, and I now sympathize with my young students. But what would have happened to me and all my talents if no one had pushed me back then if no one had brought me to the best museums and theaters in every city we lived in?

Without the proper training I received as a child, how would I learn to improvise, play any song by ear on the spot, catch and cover lost wind players, or perform "National Anthem" for the entire University the next day after my first arrival in the US?

Talents wasted is a life full of regrets. One of most people's worst nightmares is to live their entire lives without leaving a legacy.

After teaching thousands of private and university students, giving masterclasses and concerts, and working with opera singers who have shared stages with Pavarotti and Domingo, I realized that everyone deserves the opportunity to discover and experience true works of art. However, I did not stop there.

When I learned about the powerful effects of musical education in healing many of the deep-seated mental traumas that exist within us, I made it my life's mission to combine my vast musical expertise with proven neuropsychological findings and create a special program that will directly benefit the brain.

Having experimented with a lot of styles and tested various methods, I am proud to share with you my course that will enhance your brain’s abilities by performing simple yet effective cognitive exercises while learning classical music.

If that sounds like an odd combination, wait until you see how my meticulously crafted musical education can impact your memory, concentration, emotional regulation, and even your lifespan! Now is the time to invest in yourself, and build a better future.