Our Faculty
The K&M Music School is excited to introduce and highlight our outstanding teachers through the Faculty website page! Our dedicated teachers strive to help students follow a path to continual improvement in their playing abilities. Equipped with solid classical music training, the teachers at K&M Music School can provide the best possible private lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students of all ages. Choosing a music teacher with a classical music degree has numerous benefits for students. Each of our faculty has extensive instrumental and keyboard studies as well as performing experience.
Our teachers’ formal educations and backgrounds also include music theory, music history, pedagogy, and more. The faculty at K&M Music School actively participate in collaborative and performing opportunities throughout the year, continuously improving and refining their own skills. Because of their many years of experience, the teachers at K&M Music School have the insight and wisdom that is needed to help young students learn to correctly play an instrument, develop music reading skills, and successfully perform. Setting goals and assessing each music student’s progress is a vital part of the method used by our faculty.
Our lessons encompass an immersive approach that combines intellectual abilities and oral skills through the solid foundations of the traditional Russian School of Music Principles. Parents can feel assured when they choose lessons with the classically trained and experienced teachers at K&M Music School that their child will receive a genuine and thorough lesson each week. Our faculty invites prospective students and parents to arrange a meeting to discuss the possibilities and benefits of private music lessons. We hope that you will continue reading below to learn more about the K&M Music School faculty and the professional values and enthusiastic qualities they bring to their teaching.
Meet our highly professional classical music faculty
Adrienne Markworth is the Board President of K&M Music School, bringing over two decades of non-profit leadership experience to guide our mission. As Executive Director of Leah's Pantry, she specializes in trauma-informed strategy. A passionate advocate for music education, she is dedicated to ensuring the school's continued success and community impact in San Diego.
Adrienne Markworth
Board President, K&M Music School
Katherine Dvoskin is an active pianist and chamber artist. She received her BM degree from the Moscow State College of Music by F. Chopin and MM degree from Moscow State Academy of Music, Russia. Katherine studied with internationally respected pianist, Victor Derevianko—who was a student of famed piano pedagogue, Heinrich Neuhaus.
Katherine Dvoskin
Co-Founder & Piano Teacher, Vice President
Michael Dvoskin is a classical Russian violinist and conductor. He performed on different stages across Russia, America and Europe. Michael has been performing in Honor of Her Majesty The Queen of Spain in Madrid 2006.
Michael Dvoskin
Co-Founder, Artistic Director & Violin Teacher, Secretary
Evan Compton brings extensive experience in finance and leadership, combining his role as co-owner of TruFinancial with a commitment to community service. His expertise spans financial management, organizational strategy, team building, and supporting educational initiatives like K&M Music School.
Evan Compton
Board Treasurer of K&M Music School
Galina Cotler brings more than four decades of teaching experience, blending advanced academic training with a passion for student growth. Her expertise spans classical and jazz piano, music theory, accompaniment, and master classes, with national recognition as a Steinway Top Teacher.
Galina Cotler
Galina Cotler, Board Member and Director of Theory
Stacey Lichter brings exceptional vocal training with a Master of Music in vocal performance from San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Arts in theater from Occidental College. As a Metropolitan Opera District award winner, she specializes in musical theater audition preparation and classical art song, having guided students to music scholarships while performing locally with San Diego Lyric Opera and internationally in Austria.
Stacey Lichter
Voice Teacher
B.A. in Flute Performance (Towson); grad studies in Musicology (Peabody/JHU). Former RCM Certified Specialist; students earn top exam marks and perform confidently, including Carnegie Hall. Teaches flute, recorder, and piano—private, group, and online.
Joyce Hayutin
Flute, Recorder & Piano Teacher
Ian Lawrence Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar & Ukulele Teacher At K&M Music School, we believe…
Ian Lawrence
Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar & Ukulele Teacher
Athena Schmelzer has a special talent for bonding with toddlers through fun musical activities. Her classes are filled with beaming smiles as the little ones gleefully sing classic nursery rhymes, and dance with scarves and instruments. Athena makes every lesson focused on toddler development an absolute joy.
Athena Schmelzer
Toddler Group Teacher
Terry Loerch has an extensive work experience of over 23 years in various areas such as Public Relations, 501 (c) 3 development, Communication outreach and Social development, Startups, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), disability resources, RA (Reasonable Accommodations) process, accommodations, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations/training, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), marketing, restructuring, and organization structure development.
Terry Loerch
Social Manager
Russian Harpist Elena Mashkovsteva is known for her impeccable technique, grace, and elegance. She is a soloist, chamber musician, and dedicated teacher.
Elena Mashkovsteva
Harp Teacher
Pavlo Getman is an accomplished Youth Orchestra Director and Music Professor with over 25 years of experience in providing exceptional musical education to children, teens, and young adults.
Pavlo Getman
Bassoon, Piano & Saxophone Teacher
Tatiana Petrosyan earned a Master of Music Degree in cello performance at St. Petersburg Conservatory named after N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov, Russia. Tatiana has 40 years experience of teaching and performing at Moscow State Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra and opera orchestras such as Buryat State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Tatiana Petrosyan
Cello & Piano Teacher
Feel free to get in touch and arrange a meeting!