Introduction

Pianist Julia Russ, recipient of the 2016 Steinway Top Teacher Award, is on the piano faculty of the ±ÆÁ¨±ÆÁ¨ Preparatory and Continuing Education Division. Russ has concertized extensively as both a soloist and as a collaborative pianist. As an educator, Russ’ students have won top honors and prizes at state competitions and music festivals. She serves on the piano faculty of ±ÆÁ¨±ÆÁ¨'s prestigious summer program for talented young pianists, Summer Sonata. She is also a highly sought after adjudicator in piano competitions in both the United States and Canada.

Education

  • BM in musicology, University of Toronto
  • MM in piano performance, Kent State University
  • PS in piano performance, ±ÆÁ¨±ÆÁ¨
  • PS in collaborative piano, ±ÆÁ¨±ÆÁ¨

Teaching Experience

  • ±ÆÁ¨±ÆÁ¨, Preparatory and Continuing Education Division