“I’m happy to provide a testimonial for My Tender Voice. Irina has worked with our preschool-aged group for two years. As a former K-12 school district administrator, I was quickly impressed with Irina‘s musical talent and her ability to inspire both joy and love of learning in young children. With a quiet, yet attention-getting demeanor, Irina‘s music curriculum and strategies develop children’s delight in music while enabling children of diverse backgrounds and abilities to experience music and learn essential concepts. With a calm and happy presence, Irina welcomes and cares for all children, which enables all to participate and feel proud of their work.”
— Marti MamrakWhat People Are Saying
“My 6 year old was taking piano lessons from Irena and my 12-year-old was taking singing lessons from her. We loved Irena’s gentle, positive, fun approach to teaching. My kids really enjoyed going to their lessons. Not only that, we saw the results! I would highly recommend her as a Music or Voice Instructor”
— Julia Zakharchenko“Wonderful music classes! My 8 year old is learning piano and has done both group and private lessons. Both have been a great experience.”
— Alida Cantor“Our children have been attending music lessons for three years, and we love it!
The teacher is attentive and supportive, creating a warm and inspiring atmosphere. The biannual concerts are a great opportunity for the kids to showcase their progress.
Thank you Irina for the opportunity to grow in the world of music!
Highly recommend!”
— Natalia“Irina is the best. Our lessons consist of working on techniques that I struggle in, and singing songs/styles of my choosing. I always feel comfortable and supported in our lessons. I would highly recommend!”
— Lucas Burns “Irina has been a wonderful instructor. She listens carefully to the direction I want to take with my music and conducts her lessons accordingly. She taught me so much and has been very patient with me. I highly recommend her.”
— Robin Drummond“Voice lessons with Irina are great! I already feel improvement in my voice after couple of months of weekly lessons with Irina. Definitely recommending!”
— Natalia Hayes“I couldn’t be happier with our experience with Irina. She is not only very friendly but also incredibly punctual, which is greatly appreciated in our busy schedule. What sets her apart is her individual approach to teaching, tailored specifically to each child’s needs and learning style. My kids absolutely adore her and genuinely look forward to their piano lessons every week. Her passion for music and dedication to her students shine through in every lesson. Additionally, her availability at different locations, including Beaverton and the Portland area, makes it convenient for families with varying schedules. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic piano tutor!”
— Olga Kashirina “Miss Irina has been a wonderful first piano teacher for our twins. She taught them with so much patience and love and helped them build a solid musical foundation while keeping lessons fun and engaging. Her cheerful, positive attitude made our children look forward to every lesson, even when practicing was challenging. Both of our children have different learning styles, and she adapted to each child’s individual needs.
We really appreciate how encouraging she always was, celebrating small successes and gently guiding them when they struggled. We feel very lucky that our kids started their piano journey with Miss Irina and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a kind, dedicated, and inspiring piano teacher.”
— Shefali Chauhan