Musicians Who Teach Music
Our teachers aren’t just instructors. These are people who live music: perform on stages, write tracks, work in studios. They know what it’s like to stand in front of an audience or create their own compositions. And it’s exactly this experience they pass on to students.
There are no strict academics with pointers here. There are mentors who understand your goals — whether you want to play at home for pleasure or prepare for the big stage. They help you find your path in music, not impose one for everyone.
Meet the Team
Oleg Rudych
MusikMaster Founder, Vocal, Guitar & Piano Teacher
Experience: 20+ years on stage and teaching
Styles: Pop, Rock, Classical Vocal, Metal, Musical, Retro
School founder, frontman of rock band Magistarium, international competition laureate and TV project participant. Repertoire includes over a thousand songs — from modern pop to rock classics. Creates music with students from idea to finished track, teaches not just to sing, but to understand and feel music.
Valentina Kreshtal
Vocal Teacher
Experience: private vocal lessons
Styles: pop, classical vocals
Works with children from age 7 and adults up to 30, helps remove tension and stage fright. Approach is gentle and creative — creates an atmosphere where you can try without fear of mistakes. After the first lessons, students understand how the voice works and feel improvements.
Alexander Gold
Vocal Teacher
Experience: 13 years teaching
Styles: pop, rock, jazz
Certified Estill Voice Training specialist — a scientific voice method. Teaches to control every muscle of the vocal apparatus for conscious sound control. His students enter music universities, perform in musicals, and record in studios.
Eduardo De Souza
Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Guitar & Drums Teacher
Experience: 35 years teaching
Styles: Brazilian music, jazz, pop, fusion, salsa, rock, blues, Afro-Cuban
From Brazil, grew up on the world’s best music. Works with everyone — from children to adults, beginners to advanced. Specializes in harmony, rhythm, and improvisation, approach is creative and technical.
Norman Bartens
Drums Teacher
Experience: professional teaching since 2016
Styles: rock, metal
Drummer of death-metal band Grand Devourer with huge passion for the instrument. Focus on practice — as much theory as needed, and maximum playing. His students are ready to play in bands after 6 months, and some become experienced drummers themselves.
Diego Pires
Guitar Teacher
Experience: 22 years teaching
Styles: any, technical approach
Creates individual plan for each student considering goals and musical preferences. Method is technical and structured — for those who want to perfect their skills. Works with children from age 10, from beginners to advanced.
Alexander Ivanov
Piano Teacher
Experience: graduate of Moscow and Hannover Conservatories
Styles: classical, performance culture
Studied under legendary Vladimir Krainev, has over 700 concerts in the Bolshoi Theatre and halls worldwide. Teaches not just to play notes, but to understand what happens in every measure — style, performance culture, the soul of music. After his lessons, students hear music deeper and want not just to practice, but to play.
Ben Waldraff
Guitar and Vocal Teacher
Experience: private guitar and vocal lessons, music studies at HMTMH, live performance
Styles: Jazz, Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues, Folk, Singer-Songwriter
Works with beginners and advanced students of all ages — builds on what the student already knows and grows from there. His approach is open and genre-crossing — creating a space where technique, creativity and personal expression come together. Those who want to can also explore songwriting and first steps in music production. Most students notice their voice and instrument starting to connect after just a few lessons.
Each Teacher Has Their Own Approach
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach – everything depends on each student’s personality and goals. Every teacher has their own style and strengths: some are more structured and focused, others give more freedom for creativity and experimentation.
After a trial lesson, you’ll understand who you’re most comfortable with. And if you want to change teachers in the process — that’s normal, we won’t be offended.
Want to Meet?
Come for a free trial lesson. Meet the teacher, ask questions, try a lesson. No obligations.