SoloWay

Music school in Sacramento

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About SoloWay

Hello everyone! We are SoloWay, a modern music school where we blend the best traditions of European and American teaching methods. Our mission is to provide high-quality education while maintaining motivation and inspiring a love for music and art in our students.

At SoloWay, we offer a creative atmosphere filled with opportunities, including concerts, performances, video recordings, and themed parties, allowing every student to showcase their talents. Our teachers not only possess specialized education but also have extensive teaching and performing experience. They use an individual approach and create a friendly environment, helping each child discover their talents both in the classroom and on stage.

We believe in a holistic approach to developing musicians, which is why we offer music theory and music literature lessons to all students, regardless of their chosen instrument. These engaging classes are conducted in an interactive format with our highly qualified teachers.

At SoloWay, students of all ages find our classes exciting and never dull. Whether you want to develop a talent, fulfill a childhood dream, or simply join our creative community, you’ll find a welcoming space here. Welcome to SoloWay!

Irina Khaliullina

Founder, Principal & Vocal Teacher

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I am the founder of SoloWay School. My specialties include vocals, piano, music theory, and choral conducting, with 14 years of experience. SoloWay School is my dream come true. I believe that each person is unique and possesses great talent, and it is my mission to help reveal that talent. I see my own recognition in the success of my students. I am very strict about knowledge and the quality of teaching, choosing the best musicians from Sacramento who hold master's and bachelor's degrees in music, arts, and crafts. If you or your loved ones have joined or will join SoloWay, you can be sure that you are being taught by professionals. P.S. If you are a teacher, contact us – we will be happy to find a place for you on our team!
Irina Khaliullina
Founder, Principal & Vocal Teacher
I’m Dmitrii Boz, and I’ve been immersed in the music industry for over a decade. My journey began at the prestigious Centrul de Excelență în educația artistică "Ștefan Neaga" in Moldova, where I honed my skills and developed a deep passion for brass music. Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor of achieving 2nd place in both the International Competition of Vocal and Instrumental Performance "Emanuel Elenescu" and the National Competition of Vocal and Instrumental Performance "Ștefan Neaga." As the former solo trombone of Moldova's finest youth brass band at CEEA "Ștefan Neaga," I’ve had the privilege of performing at a high level, and now I’m eager to pass on that knowledge and experience to the next generation. I look forward to introducing your children to the wonderful world of brass music and helping them refine their performance skills, setting the stage for a bright, musical future.
Dmitri Boz
Wind Instruments
I'm Daria Rudyk, and I'm here to teach you how to play the piano. 🩷 I hold a master's degree from Kharkiv I.P. Kotlyarevsky University of Arts and graduated from Lviv Music College named after S.F. Lyudkevich. Since 2016, I've been teaching piano, starting with my work at the Children's School of Arts. I've had the honor of winning international and all-Ukrainian competitions, and I've even given a solo concert. There's so much I can share with you if you're eager to learn. 🫶🏻 With my extensive experience working with children, I know how to find an individual approach that helps students master a wide variety of repertoire.
Daria Rudyk
Piano
Hi my name is Lana and here is some information about my music journey. I started attending music school when I was 8 years old and learning cello and piano and music college in 1994 playing cello at the Philarmonic Orchestra and Theater in Ukraine, city Chernivtsi and graduated with Bachelor’s in music 4 years later. I began teaching music to young and aspiring musicians both in Ukraine and then in America spreading my love for music. I currently teach cello and piano to beginners, intermediate players and advanced musicians. I will be happy to see you in my lessons.
Svetlana Golban
Cello
Hello, I'm Alex Vernii, a professional musician and sound producer based in Sacramento! I collaborate with artists, bands, authors, announcers, and directors to develop creative projects and provide instruction. Throughout my 24-year career, I've performed in over 1,500 concerts worldwide and recorded numerous projects and albums. My work has earned the title of "Song of the Year" multiple times. Some of the incredible artists I've worked with include Natalia Oreiro, John Schlitt (Petra), Lisa Daggs, Alexandr Patlis, Sergey Briksa, Gesha Ushivets, Tima Belorusskikh, Nuteki, Flyaus and Kleinn, Uzari, Lera Yaskevich, and Sergey Lvov. I'm here to help you discover your talents and achieve your musical ambitions!
Alex Vernii
Sound Production
Hello! 👋🏻 My name is Yegor. My journey began when my parents took me to a theater studio, sparking a passion that led me to work on the most famous reality and talent shows in my country. If you dream of a future in this field, I’m here to help! At SoloWay, you have the chance to learn from me firsthand. I have traveled all over Ukraine, Poland, Germany, and Austria for tours, performances, and theatrical festivals. I hold a bachelor's degree from Kiev National University of Theatre, Cinema, and Television, specializing as an announcer and TV presenter. Since 2014, I’ve worked on "Master Chef," "Top Model in Ukrainian," and "Mask." I’m dedicated to helping you discover your hidden talents and open new doors. Acting and theater are my passions, and I would be thrilled to share them with you. Let us know if you’d like to join my team, and we’ll help you set up your first lesson.
Yegor Okatov
Acting
Hello! 👋🏻 My name is Yana and I am violin teacher. My musical journey began in Ukraine, where I earned a degree in violin teaching from a college and studied at the Dnipro Academy of Music. I continued my education in the United States and received my BM from CSU, Sacramento. I am actively involved in the musical community, playing in an orchestra and teaching students. My approach to teaching is friendly and patient, and I strive to create a positive and supportive learning environment. I love sharing my experience and knowledge of the violin with students of all ages. Looking forward to seeing you in my lessons!
Yana Kombarova
Violin
I am Vladislav Kuksin, your guitar teacher, and I've been playing for 8 years. 🎸 I graduated from Vladivostok State University and have been teaching guitar for 6 years. I've played with Liam Fisher and can teach you how to play acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and bass guitar.
Vlad Kuksin
Guitar
I’m Svetlana Iotko, a video blogging instructor with 20 years of experience in the media industry. Originally from Ukraine, I’ve worked as a TV and radio presenter, journalist, and editor. I’m also the creator of the "Speak Beautifully" course and the YouTube project "Beautiful People." I’m fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and I bring a lively, kind, and cheerful approach to teaching, with just the right amount of discipline. Over the past 7 years, I’ve come to believe deeply in the power of social media to influence and inspire. My video blogging course is here to help both children and adults feel more confident in front of the camera, organize their thoughts for presentations, and develop the skills needed to successfully launch and manage their own channel or account. Together, we’ll explore how to find your niche and style, edit videos, work with effects, and master the many subtleties of video blogging. I’d love to welcome you to my classes 🙌🏻
Svetlana Iotko
Blogging
Hello! My name is Lidiya, and I'm a Christian School Counselor with over 4 years of experience working with children. My goal is to help children regulate and understand their positive and negative emotions. If you have a child aged 6-10 who is active, curious, sensitive, or struggles with anger, I invite them on a wonderful journey to find good feelings, manage negative emotions, accept themselves, and find joy in calmness! Class Topics: Self-control and frustration, Worries and unnecessary fears, Boredom and completing tasks, Belonging and making friends, Empathy and kindness, Understanding feelings, Calm and flexible thinking. With God's help, these classes can help your children grow with healthier minds and emotions!
Lidia Mikitiuk
Behavior and Emotion Management
Do you want to understand music from the first note? I, Marina Pashnyak, can help you with that! Having graduated from the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Music with a degree in Musical Art, I passionately teach music to children of all ages and levels at SoloWay school! I am the kind of educator who can explain the most complex concepts in a simple way! “Music is the only universal language that doesn’t need translation. With it, the soul speaks to the soul,” a quote by B. Averbakh, has become my life credo. I invite you to discover the enchanting world of music and explore its various genres with me.
Marina Pashnyak
Music Theory
I am Ksenia Bevz, and I know absolutely everything about how to comprehensively develop a child! Curious to know how? Let me tell you! 🤩 In my classes, I pay attention to everything that helps in a child's development: oral speech, writing skills, counting, logic, sensory receptors, and neural connections. Additionally, I work on developing motor skills and the speech apparatus. My sessions are designed to be fun, interesting, and educational for your child!
Ksenia Bevz
Neurogymnastics
I'm Ivanna Pnivchuk, and I'll be teaching you choreography, gymnastics, Zumba, and stretching. I previously owned two dance studios in Ukraine, and my students have won numerous competitions and contests. With a bachelor's degree, winning certificates, and extensive experience working with both children and adults, I am dedicated to being the best teacher for you. "Do what you love and love what you do" is my motto, and I invite everyone to join my classes.
Ivanna Pnivchuk
Choreography
I am Andrey Ivanov, and my specialty is drums 🙌🏼. I have over 15 years of experience as a drummer and have been playing in the Nuteki band for 10 years. I am the organizer of the DRUMKILLA drum show and one of the organizers of MinskDrumJam, an open area for drummers. I have taken part in over a thousand concerts across the CIS, Europe, and America and have recorded over 10 studio albums. In my creative work, I have closely collaborated with Max Korzh, Natalia Oreiro, Navi, Mikita, D-Jaza, Mikhail Shufutinsky, and Tima Belorusskikh. I received my education at the Ippolitova-Ivanova Music College and the Moscow Pedagogical Institute. I certainly have something to teach you – both in playing the drums and in developing as a musician.
Andrey Ivanov
Drums
I graduated from Khmelnytskyi Music College named after V. I. Zaremba in 2014, where I studied piano. I then continued my education at Kharkiv National University of Arts named after I. P. Kotlyarevsky, studying under the rector, People's Artist of Ukraine, Professor T. Verkina. During my time there, I worked as an accompanist in the vocal class. I have been playing worship music for over 15 years.
Petr Rudyk
Piano