Teaching – Valentina Seferinova

the next generation

Valentina teaches in the tradition of the Russian School of Music – the approach in which she was trained and which underpins everything she does at the piano. It is a tradition that values deep musical understanding alongside technical excellence and one that produces pianists who don't just play the notes, but genuinely understand and enterpret the music and its contents.

She works with students at every level, from those preparing for their early grades through to conservatoire applicants and degree-level performers. Her track record speaks for itself.

Teaching credentials

Lecturer in Piano – Southampton University (Russell Group; ranked amongst the UK's top universities for Music). Current Head of Performance, Year 3 Undergraduate Studies
Visiting Piano Teacher – Churcher's College, Petersfield
Former lecturer – Havant & South Downs College (Waterlooville / Havant)
Fully DBS checked – cleared for work with children, young people and vulnerable adults
Member of the Musician's Union – full Public Liability Insurance

Student Outcomes

Valentina's students have received offers and places at some of the UK's most prestigious music conservatoires and universities, including:

Conservatoires

Royal Academy of Music · Royal College of Music · Guildhall School of Music · Royal Northern College of Music · Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama · Birmingham Conservatoire · Trinity College of Music · London College of Music · King's College London · Royal Holloway ...

Universities

Oxford · Newcastle · Nottingham · Southampton · Sussex · Bath Spa · Chichester · Lancaster · Keele · York · Bangor · Aberystwyth · Plymouth · Hertfordshire · Goldsmiths · Surrey University ...

Others

Royal Marines Band Service

Scholarships awarded to

Winchester College · Harrow · Portsmouth Grammar School · Churcher's College · Peter Symonds College · Oxford University · Royal Northern · Royal Welsh ...

Tuition

Piano

From Grade 6 through to ABRSM and Trinity Diploma, Licentiate, Associate, Fellowship and degree level – covering both performance and music theory. All examinations at ABRSM and Trinity level. A Level, AS Level and GCSE Music also taught.

Accompaniment

Valentina is an experienced accompanist, available to work with instrumentalists and singers.

Masterclasses

Available for both public and private masterclass sessions.

Where Lessons Take Place

• Southampton University
• Havant & South Downs College (Waterlooville / Havant)
• Churcher’s College, Petersfield
• Valentina’s private music room (by arrangement only)

Thinking about lessons?

Whether you are a serious student planning a conservatoire audition, a returner picking up the piano after a long break or a parent looking for exceptional tuition for a talented child – Valentina would love to hear from you.

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