| Education |
| Alla Dobrish completed her undergraduate and graduate studies Summa Cum Laude from the College of Music in Beltsy, Moldova, and her postgraduate studies in Piano Performance and Accompanying from the Kishinev State Conservatory in the former USSR. |
| Performing and
Teaching Experience |
| A teacher with more than thirty-five years of experience, an active adjudicator of Certificate of Merit exams, and a competition judge, Ms. Dobrish also has extensive accompanying and performance experience and is a Director of the State Board of the Music Teacher's Association of California. |
| At CSMA |
| Alla has been a piano instructor and staff accompanist at CSMA since 1991. |
| Teaching Philosophy and Approach |
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Ms. Dobrish's teaching includes analysis, history, theory, ear-training, and sight-reading, along with repertoire and technique. She also teaches piano duets and chamber ensembles for interested students. She offers both the ABRSM and the MTAC Certificate of Merit exam, and she prepares students for competitions.
Of music and teaching, Ms. Dobrish states, "Musical learning is a cooperative effort among teacher, student, and parents, leading to an understanding of a uniquely universal language. I believe that the need for music is an important part of the human experience. My goal is to create well-rounded musicians and stimulate a life-long pleasure in making music." |
| Personal |
| Born in Odessa, Ukraine, Ms. Dobrish currently resides in Pacifica, CA. Beyond piano, performing, and teaching, she enjoys reading books, attending the theatre and concerts, and spending time with family and friends. |
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