1971 Graduation with honors at Perm City High School (Perm, Russia)
1975 Graduated from the Pedagogical Tchaikovsky Music School Specialization: Music teacher & Classical Guitar Votkinsk, Russia
Languages: English, Russian, Spanish, French
Experience & Special Projects
1976-1981 Music Teacher/Director - Classical guitar Ensemble at "Petrovsky Palace" Kremenchuk, Ukraine
1981-1985 Guitar Instructor at "The Lenin Palace" Music Studio Kremenchuk, Ukraine
1985-1988 Graduated Silvantes Music School - Specialization in Vocal Technique
1988-1989 Guitar instructor & Director - children's guitar ensemble "Bambi" The "House of Culture" - Havana, Cuba
1990-1991 Director of Vocal & Instrumental guitar group "Amistad" Ministry of the Armed Forces - Havana, Cuba
1992-1996 Member of Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. Performed for the past four years at various multicultural events; regular performer at WOM/MEN JAMMIN' - a weekly showcase that highlights women's music; Pier 17 Restaurant - 3 month period; 2nd Annual elebration of Life & Live Music; MOONDANCIN' at The Colony; Fat Cat R&B Bar; Resource Centre for the Arts - LSPU Hall; Ship Inn; Duckworth Cafe; Vincent's Cafe Du Nuit; Cantina Ole; Cabot College; Senior's Homes; Canada Day Celebrations; local benefits; Hotel Newfoundland; St. John's City Hall; and many others.