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Irina Gorin, born in Kiev, Ukraine, studied at Kiev Music Institute and Kharkov Conservatory. She holds Masters Degrees in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Chamber Orchestra, and Accompaniment. Over the last 30 years, Mrs. Gorin has established a reputation as one of the most prominent pedagogues for children in the United States and beyond. Gorin Piano Studio’s graduates continue their musical education in Universities and Conservatories throughout the United States, pursuing diplomas in Performance, Pedagogy, and Music Education.

Since 2013, Irina Gorin also contributes to the enrichment of piano teachers by regularly conducting workshops, lectures, presentation and master classes in North and Central America, Europe, and Asia. Mrs. Gorin is often sought after as a judge for national and international piano competitions. “Tales of a Musical Journey” is the culmination of Gorin’s vast education and teaching experience. The series uniquely blends Russian and world’s teaching methods to prepare beginning piano students for a classical repertoire.

Translated into fourteen languages with more coming, thousands of copies of this publication have been sold in more than 90 countries. In order to showcase the talent of young pianists, Irina Gorin founded and served as President of the Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition, which has welcomed young competitors from all over the world.