Annie W.

I am sixteen years old and I have been playing for eight years. This is my third year with Mrs. Gorin. The piano was my first instrument, but I have also been playing the saxophone since I was twelve. I enjoy all types of music, but my favorite is Romantic.

Aside from playing piano, I also teach. I love music because it’s so expressive and one of my favorite forms of art. Mrs. Gorin has taught me about the depth of music; I got a much better grasp of it after I took and gave lessons.

The first contest I’ve won this year is CYO. I feelI’ve improved a lot through Mrs. Gorin’s teaching and guidance. Besides piano, I also like drawing, movies, tennis, literature, and computer design. Piano has broadened my understanding of music and is something I truly enjoy.

  Rachmaninov. Prelude op. 3, # 2

Brittany T.

Brittany is nine years old, she has been playing piano for two years. Last year Brittany entered a few piano competitions playing solos and also some duets.

Brittany most memorable experience of last year was winning second place in the World Piano Competition held in Cincinatti Ohio. She and the other winners were invited to play at the Carnegie Hall in New York City. Brittany is involved in many activities but singing with the Indianapolis Children Choir and playing piano are her favorites. She loves music!

  CP.Bach. Solfeggietto

Carly M.

Carly is an honor student at Carmel High School.  She has been studying with Irina Gorin for seven years and has competed successfully in ISSMA, CYO, IPTA, Matinee Musicale and the National Guild Auditions. Carly has performed several pieces during worship services at the church and has accompanied instrumentalists in other performances.  She currently enjoys teaching a beginning piano students for Irina Gorin’s Piano Studio.

 Tchailkovsky. Carnival

Emily X.

Emily X. is seven years old and has been learning piano for over 1 and half years. She just recently started lessons with Mrs.Gorin and enjoyed them very much. Besides playing piano, Emily also likes to spend her spare time on drawing and reading.

 Biehl. Sonatina, op.94, #4

Jason J.

Jason J. is a 16 year old junior at Carmel High School. He has been taking piano lessons for eight years now. Jason likes music very much and it inspires him greatly. He has won many different competitions, including CYO, ISSMA, Midwest, the Hoosier Auditions, and the NCMTA competitions. Last year, he also won third place at the World Piano Competition. He hopes to further continue his music studies with Mrs. Gorin, and aspires to continue learning throughout his life.
This school year Jason started teaching young beginners. He has 5 students. He learns a lot through teaching and enjoys it very much.

  Khachaturyan. Toccata

Haley K.

My name is Haley, I am 13 years old, homeschooled, and in the 8th grade. I have been a student of Mrs. Gorin for 1year. During the last year I have participated in recitals, competitions, as well as the Guild Auditions. Mrs. Gorin has given me a vast amount of encouragement as well as techniques to improve my skills as a pianist. I am
a competitor  by nature and have enjoyed the opportunities Mrs. Gorin has given to me to participate in many competition, and I am looking forward to the upcoming year.
When I’m not playing the piano or studying, you can easily find me in the gym. I have been a competitive gymnast since I was 8years old. 

 Vandall. Toccata in f

Hollyn K.

Hollyn is 7 years old, homeschooled, and in the 2nd grade. She has been studying piano with Mrs. Gorin for 1 year. Hollyn has participated in recitals and the 2006 Guild Auditions. One of Hollyn’s most memorable moments for this year was at a recital were she was able to play a duet with each of her sisters (Haley and Hannah).  Hollyn especially loves playing piano, but when she is not playing piano, she is singing, dancing or twirling her baton with her sister.(Hollyn is also a competitive Twirler)

Mozart. Minuet

Michiru K.

Michiru was born in Houston , Texas on August 17, 1995. After having lived in Sendai ( Japan ), Fukuoka ( Japan ), and Las Vegas ( Nevada ), Michiru and family moved to Carmel , Indiana in October of 2005. Although Michiru had taken some piano lessons while living in Las Vegas , they were very differnt from the lessons at the Mrs. Gorin's studio. Since Michiru started taking lessons from Mrs. Gorin in November 2004, he has come to really enjoy playing the piano, and has improved drastically. Michiru practices very hard everyday so he can perform well in shows and competitions, and make his family and teacher very proud! 

 Heller. Avalanch

Hannah C.

Hannah is 10 yrs old.  She is homeschooled and has been taking lessons from Irina Gorin for 1 year.  This year Hannah has shown her love and dedication to music through her hard work on the piano and in the Indianapolis Childrens Choir.  She has participated in several recitals and competitions this past year.  She even won the Carmel Arts Council 2006 Young Performers Showcase (middle school division - group 1) and her most notableachievements -  First Place in The World Piano Competition (level 3).  She's looking forward to playing at Carnegie Hall in September.  Hannah is excited to see what the next year may bring.

 Bach. Sinfonia in b minor

Sylvia Y.

Sylvia has studied piano with Mrs. Gorin for the last six years and enjoys practicing (now that she's got the hang of practicing effectively), and teaching piano to younger students. Piano has taught her time management, endurance, patience and other desirable qualities. She enjoys performing and has received awards from numerous competitions such as 2006 Hoosier Auditions State Competition and Carmel Arts Council. Sylvia will miss playing piano after she graduates from high school this summer.

  Brahms. Ballad op.188 #6.

Sophie M. .

Sophie is six years old and is currently a first grader. She finished her first year of piano lessons with a group of other fellow "Little Mozarts" and is in her first year of private lessons. Sophie enjoys swimming, traveling, crafts, playing with friends and visiting the library.

Vineeta R.

I started taking piano lessons when I was just 6 years old. Since then, music has become such a significant part of my everyday life that I can’t imagine not playing piano. I enjoy playing the piano because it gives me a sense of accomplishment, as I see how my diligent practice helps me to move quickly to more advanced pieces. Taking piano lessons also gives me some skills that I can show to other people. One of the things I like the most about piano lessons is playing duets.

  Grieg. Poetic Tone Picture