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Nina Soyfer

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Nina Soyfer – Music Teacher

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IMG00555 About Nina Soyfer as a Music Teacher

Nina Soyfer has had over 20 years of music education and practice. Born and raised in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, she graduated from secondary music school as a piano and theory major and completed a post secondary specialized program in theory, piano, voice, composition, and conducting.


After moving to Canada and studying Classical Piano Performance at York University’s Music department (with renowned pianist Christina Petrowska-Quilico), Nina graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts. In 2009-2010 Nina received an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Piano Performance (ARCT) with First Class Honours, and a Master of Arts in Music from York University. In 2016 Nina received a Licentiate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Piano Performance (LRCM) with Honours, and a PhD in music, music education, composition, and musicology from York University. She has received various awards in piano performance, academics, and visual arts (including Thomas W. Doherty Prize in Piano 2008, Dean’s Prizes for Excellence 2007, Prize-Winner of “Israel in Dance and Colour” 2003, SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada, and Ontario Graduate Scholarships).Teaching and designing/facilitating new arts programs is Nina’s passion. Her teaching expertise includes piano (all levels, including RCM examinations, and improvisation), theory (all levels), voice, songwriting, and composition. In addition she enjoys practicing and teaching African percussion, visual art, movement, guitar basics, and sopilka (Ukrainian folk flute).

Nina started teaching musicianship, theory, solfège, and voice at the M.D. Leontovich Music College of Culture & Arts (Ukraine). Since 2009 she has been teaching in the music department at York University (i.e., Piano for Non-Majors, Counterpoint and Harmony). From 2007-2009, she conducted dance and music workshops in addition to developing and leading after school programs (i.e., Rhythm and Drumming, Integrated Arts, Visual Arts, and Choir) for Theatre Peace company (www.theatrepeace.ca) in several public schools of North York. This enabled her to envision an effective method of teaching and developing musical and artistic talents within students, which in turn inspired her PhD research.

While offering students typical piano lessons (towards deep understanding of musical structure, sight reading, theory, composition, interpretation, and heightened awareness of the performer), she also offers piano lessons in combination and interrelation with other arts (visual art, percussion, voice, and movement).

Although Nina specialized in piano performance for most of her life, her all-rounded arts education and practice always went hand in hand. Her artistic experience includes: solo classical piano recitals, voice and piano recitals featuring her original compositions, visual art exhibitions, dance choreography and performance as lead dancer and soloist, choirs, ensembles, and solo vocal performances in various styles.

“Teaching is a joyful process where both student and teacher learn, grow, and develop. My intent is for my students to learn with great joy and the highest quality, to discover and accept themselves to such a degree that I am no longer needed! In piano performance, for example, my students are encouraged to become comfortable with independent learning, reading, playing, enjoying, and interpreting any piece of music they choose.”

“I truly believe that each human manifests part of themselves through creative and artistic processes and expressions (such as playing music, creating, inventing) and it is among the teacher’s roles to assist them in becoming fully integrated and developed artists.” – Nina Soyfer

To inquire about music lessons, or online lessons, please contact Nina Soyfer using the form below.

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Hilarion’s Brilliant Healing Flame

Hilarion’s Brilliant Healing Flame

Dr. Nina Soyfer. Art Information. 25 Art Works from Archangel Michael Nina Soyfer Art info: Hilarion’s Brilliant Healing Flame, acrylics and gel (12×9 in), 2020, 480$ US This is a […]

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Flower of Rainbow

Flower of Rainbow

25 Art Works from Archangel Michael Flower of Rainbow, acrylic and gel (12x12in), 2020, 470$US The work around this flower of life-like art was conducted in several stages. It contains […]

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Meditate, Move, Give and Receive Love

Meditate, Move, Give and Receive Love

Dr. Nina Soyfer. Art Information. 25 Art Works from Archangel Michael Nina Soyfer Art info. Meditate, Move, Give and Receive Love, acrylic and gel (12×12 in), 2020. 470$ US This […]

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Archangel Chamuel

Archangel Chamuel

Dr. Nina Soyfer. Art Information. 25 Art Works from Archangel Michael The energy of this Archangel of Love and charity is infused into the art. As you meditate on it […]

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Water

Water

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Transparent

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Alive

Alive

iTunes https://music.apple.com/ca/album/alive-feat-dante-single/1439012432

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My Favorite Books

My Favorite Books

Book “Two Lives” by Concordia Evgenievna Antarova My translation of favorite sections: Page 324 “All the help, which you can encompass in yourself, is given to you from ME through [...]

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Abilities of the Mind

Abilities of the Mind

A more modern look at the research in human neuroscience, at human abilities of the mind and intelligence of the heart reveal interesting phenomenon, in part studied by the HeartMath […]

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Intending Comfort – Piano Solo, by Nina Soyfer

A Piano Solo piece published by CMC. Click here for score . Premiered by Morgan Page in 2018.  

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Children of the North

Children of the North

These children smile with purity as they truly enjoy playing. This work is meant to bring out the smile in its viewer. Prints are available. Please contact Nina Soyfer using […]

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The Moon System

The Moon System

After a hiatus from visual art, Nina restarted painting as a teenager after being inspired by her intense experience of music studies focusing on great composers like Frederic Chopin, Felix […]

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The Spirit of Nature

The Spirit of Nature

The Spirit of Nature is the lady with green hair on the right touching the child (green girl) on the left, both horizontal. This represents the connection of nature with children […]

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Nina Soyfer – Actress

Nina Soyfer – Actress

Dr. Nina Soyfer is a professional actress trained and professionally established in TV and Film, and Theater, as well as musicals and other performing arts related to acting. Her performing […]

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Sunlight – Gifted to Michelle Karen

Sunlight – Gifted to Michelle Karen

Sunlight is the powerful explosion of golden and yellow light that we express like the Sun when we are in our optimal state. Luminous, inspiring, glowing – these are the […]

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Red Sunrise – Gifted to Dr. Gilbert Verghese

 Artworks Red Sunrise is created for and dedicated to the beauty of our colors around us. Making things  a little more colorful in a boring space is what it was […]

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It’s for You to Breathe

It’s for You to Breathe

‼️Released the music video for my new song “It’s For You to Breathe” 🎶Have you watched it yet?‼️  

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Alive – Benefit Concert for Sistema

Alive – Benefit Concert for Sistema

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Alive feat. Dante – Official Video

Alive feat. Dante – Official Video

Alive is an original song composed by Nina Soyfer. It has a published score, released by CMC – click here for score. Below is the official music video and premiere […]

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Christina Petrowska-Quilico – Friend and Teacher

Christina Petrowska-Quilico – Friend and Teacher

Christina Petrowksa Quilico is an artist who has exhibited her paintings in New York and in Canada. Her art was featured on the cover of her double CD “Visions” and […]

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