Olga Berkovich

Dr. Olga Berkovich, NCTM&RCM is a pianist, piano teacher, composer, and musicologist. Dr. Berkovich is a graduate of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, holding degrees in piano and composition. She obtained a PhD in pedagogy with her thesis on teaching composition to future music educators.

While still a student, Dr. Berkovich received the gold medal at the 1996 All-Russian Composer Competition. Her instrumental and vocal compositions have been performed on stages worldwide. She collaborated with the Astra Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC Orchestra in South Korea as a composer and arranger. Her Concerto for Piano and Orchestra was performed by the Russian State Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Igor Stegman. Dr. Berkovich’s achievements granted her membership in the renowned Composers’ Union of Russia.

Dr. Berkovich is an avid writer and has authored several publications in music theory and education. Her book Methods of Teaching Composition and Improvisation has been published in Russia and Germany and serves as a reputable source for music composition teachers.

Dr. Berkovich has almost thirty years of experience as an accomplished teacher, theorist, and composer across many schools and universities in Moscow. Her work has led her to teach multiple masterclasses and serve on the juries of several performance and composition competitions. During her time in Moscow, her students became professional pianists and teachers, as well as winners of regional and international piano and composition competitions.

Dr. Berkovich currently resides with her family in the United States, where she continues her career as an active performer, teacher, and adjudicator. She is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). Dr. Berkovich regularly works with the ABRSM and Royal Conservatory programs, successfully preparing students for piano and theory exams. Her students perform at festivals and concerts, including Carnegie Hall, and triumph in numerous competitions.