Vera Vasilenko is a highly motivated, professional pianist with an extensive background in performance, music theory, as well as, vocal and ear training.
Vera has a long history as a concert pianist and is a thriving member of numerous ensembles. She completed her original studies at a very highly acclaimed music conservatory in Belarus receiving a Masters in concert and chamber-orchestra soloist as well as piano instructor with highest honors.
Vera brings a lot of passion and experience to her music career including over 30 years of teaching experience. She's been teaching here at WMA for almost 3 years and is a very popular & sought-out teacher.
She is proficient in music theory and has extensive knowledge in a variety of music styles. This extensive experience has also allowed her to teach students of all ages and skill sets as well as provide in-depth coaching for examinations and performing live on stage. She even works & performs with professional ballet dancers at the The Joffrey Ballet! She also arranges her own music for the Joffrey Ballet and her church. Her powerful and individually targeted teaching techniques have provided her students the ability to achieve the highest honors in the performing arts and win numerous awards at world-wide competitions.
In her spare time when she's not teaching, Vera loves to knit, crochet, embroider & sew new garments. She loves keeping her hands busy! Back in 2020, she crocheted over 70 hats for her church! WOW! Vera also loves to draw and dabbles in photography as well. In her spare time, Vera also loves to bake and is also a soup fanatic!
Thank you for being a part of the WMA family, Vera! We appreciate you SO much & love having you here!
Vera has a long history as a concert pianist and is a thriving member of numerous ensembles. She completed her original studies at a very highly acclaimed music conservatory in Belarus receiving a Masters in concert and chamber-orchestra soloist as well as piano instructor with highest honors.
Vera brings a lot of passion and experience to her music career including over 30 years of teaching experience. She's been teaching here at WMA for almost 3 years and is a very popular & sought-out teacher.
She is proficient in music theory and has extensive knowledge in a variety of music styles. This extensive experience has also allowed her to teach students of all ages and skill sets as well as provide in-depth coaching for examinations and performing live on stage. She even works & performs with professional ballet dancers at the The Joffrey Ballet! She also arranges her own music for the Joffrey Ballet and her church. Her powerful and individually targeted teaching techniques have provided her students the ability to achieve the highest honors in the performing arts and win numerous awards at world-wide competitions.
In her spare time when she's not teaching, Vera loves to knit, crochet, embroider & sew new garments. She loves keeping her hands busy! Back in 2020, she crocheted over 70 hats for her church! WOW! Vera also loves to draw and dabbles in photography as well. In her spare time, Vera also loves to bake and is also a soup fanatic!
Thank you for being a part of the WMA family, Vera! We appreciate you SO much & love having you here!
Westmont Music Academy has procured a BEAUTIFUL new venue for our recitals! We are now hosting our two yearly recitals at the Hinsdale Covenant Church. See below for picture of the venue and information on its location.
We're so excited to see our students perform at this gorgeous new location!
We'll see you there in June!
We're so excited to see our students perform at this gorgeous new location!
We'll see you there in June!