MEET Your teacher,
​marina Pravdivaia!

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Born in Ukraine, Marina started her music formal training at the age of 4, later performing in piano and choir for over 20 years. Always having excelled in the arts and academics, Marina received the highest level of academic distinction at Saint Petersburg University.
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Prior to opening CMMA, Marina was on the music faculty at various professional schools in Toronto, such as the highly-regarded private academy The Giles School and The Ontario Conservatory of Music, where she also served as the studio supervisor.

​Over the years, Marina has become known for her deeply caring and innovative approach to teaching. Students and parents alike are very fond of her nurturing and accommodating ways. 
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In 2013, Marina launched Cadenza Modern Music Academy in the heart of Collingwood, Ontario with great success, providing students of all ages a fun, friendly, and accepting environment to foster their growth and enjoyment of music. 

Testimonials

"Marina is a wonderful piano teacher. She is passionate and very motivating. Her teaching method is very effective, based on structured learning and students’ musical interests. My older son has been taking piano lessons with her for five years, and under her guidance, he achieved Level 5 of the Royal Conservatory of Music.
My younger son started piano one year ago, and he is always looking forward to his next lesson.
Marina is very good with children. She is warm and affectionate and knows how to stimulate their interest in music.
We are fortunate to have her as a teacher, mentor and friend and highly recommend her."
Emilia Barbu

“Marina is wonderful! She has patience for all children and especially our "artist" boy. He started with her at 4 years old, and she tailored the classes to keep him interested and engaged. She has found songs that keep him entertained and allowed him to expand on his inner "composer"! As he continues in music, she continues to keep up to date with his likes and interests to keep him focused! Her caring and loving personality is also so thoughtful to siblings, and everyone around her can feel her love for them and music!
I highly recommend Marina and look forward to many more years listening to her as she teaches my children!”
Amanda McCarl

“Marina is a very dedicated and passionate music teacher. She individualizes her teaching to meet each child's interest, which ensures that their love and appreciation of music is nurtured.”
Alyssa Boyd

“My 9 year old son, Andrew has developed a passion for learning piano and music after taking classes with Marina. 
She is a nurturing and upbeat instructor who focuses on proper techniques as well as instills a lifelong appreciation of music. Marina knows how to encourage and relate to children.”
Diane Wofford​
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