Meet Nina - Piano Teacher

Nina Iorik is an award-winning pianist, harpsichordist, composer, and educator residing in Seattle. Nina is an active performer and has played several times at Benaroya Hall. She has also collaborated with notable ensembles, including Seattle Chamber Music Academy, Europa Musica Orchestra, Sammamish Symphony, Sempre Musick Orchestra, and others. Her dedication to her craft has earned her numerous international accolades: Grand Prix: "Nouvelles Etoiles" International Music Competition, Gold Medal in Pacific Northwest and Northern Lights International Piano Festivals, Silver Medal in F. Chopin Piano Competition (NW) and Pacific International Piano Competition.

Nina has balanced rigorous academic pursuits with high-level musical training. In the past, she has participated in festivals and competitions at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and Texas Christian University. She has also performed across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Next year Nina will be pursuing a degree at Bellevue College.

Nina joins the AWSOM faculty as a vibrant young educator dedicated to fostering a deep, multi-faceted love for music in her students. Nina values exploring a work of music from different perspectives, beyond playing the notes: she encourages building a meaningful relationship with a piece by teaching students about a work's composer, elements, structure, and much more. Her goal is to inspire a genuine artistic voice in each student, whether they are just beginning their journey or preparing for advanced performance. She has experience as a tutor with the DoReMi Project, where she teaches piano and music theory.