Serious String Instruction. Individually Built for Each Student.
Study with Katya Dobrotvorskaia, a Moscow Conservatory–trained professional violist, Viola Instructor at Colorado College, and performing violist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Private lessons are individually designed for each student—from serious beginners to advanced musicians preparing for auditions and orchestral performance.
Please complete a short student inquiry. The studio will review it and contact you personally to discuss the student’s goals, availability, and the most appropriate lesson format.
Moscow Conservatory–Trained · Viola Instructor, Colorado College · Violist, Colorado Springs Philharmonic · 25+ Years of Professional Experience
YOUNG MUSICIANS
Students building strong fundamentals, technique, musicality and confidence.
SERIOUS & ADVANCED STUDENTS
Youth orchestra, school orchestra, All-State, seating and audition preparation.
ADULT MUSICIANS
Adults returning to their instrument or looking for serious, individualized instruction.
Katya’s teaching is rooted in the Russian conservatory tradition, in which she was trained from childhood through the Moscow State Conservatory. Rather than following a single standardized method, she develops an individual program for each student.
Lessons integrate technical development, tone production, music reading, interpretation, repertoire, ensemble skills, and independent musicianship.
Especially well suited for students who are ready to move beyond method-based instruction or prepare for auditions, youth orchestra, All-State, advanced study, or college.
Individual viola instruction from fundamentals through advanced repertoire and orchestral preparation.
VIOLIN LESSONS
Individual violin instruction focused on technique, musicality, tone, and confident playing.
AUDITION PREPARATION
Focused coaching for youth orchestra, All-State, seating auditions, college preparation, and orchestral repertoire.
Moscow Conservatory Training · 25+ Years of Experience · Professional Orchestral Musician
Katya combines the discipline of the Russian conservatory tradition with an individual approach to every student. Her students develop not only technique, but confidence, musical independence, and the skills needed to perform at a higher level.
Please complete a short student inquiry. The studio will review it and contact you personally to discuss the student’s goals, availability, and the most appropriate lesson format.