Meet Nataliia Belichenko
Lessons for students who need clear structure, patient guidance and a deeper understanding of music. Nataliia teaches children, teens and adults in Vernon and online.
A Clear Way to Understand Music
I teach piano, music theory, harmony, ear training and RCM theory. I like lessons to feel calm, clear and useful. A student should leave the lesson understanding what we worked on and what to practice next. My background is in academic music theory, harmony, counterpoint, solfege and musical analysis. I spent many years teaching these subjects at university level, and now I use that experience in private lessons with children, teens and adults. For me, music lessons are not only about playing the right notes. I want students to understand how music works, listen more carefully and build confidence step by step.
Piano Lessons
First Steps at the Piano
I help students start with reading, rhythm, hand position and simple practice habits.
Building Stronger Skills
For students who already play and need clearer structure, better technique and steady progress.
Theory and Ear Training
Understanding How Music Works
I help students understand notes, rhythm, keys, intervals and the basic logic behind the music.
Ear Training and Solfege
Students learn to hear more clearly, recognize patterns and connect sound with notation.
RCM and Exam Support
Focused Theory Preparation
For students who need structured help with RCM theory, harmony or related exam requirements.
Deeper Musical Foundation
For students who need stronger understanding of harmony, voice leading and musical structure.
Deep Experience in Music Theory
My academic work has been centered on music theory, harmony, counterpoint, solfege and musical analysis. This background helps me teach music as a clear system, not just as separate pieces or exercises.
Professional Journey
Private Lessons in Vernon and Online
I teach piano, music theory, harmony and RCM theory. My work now focuses on private lessons for students who need clear structure, steady progress and careful guidance.
Music School in Legnica
I helped create a small music school for the church community in Legnica, Poland. I taught piano and theory, worked with children and teens, and supported choir, ear training, solo and ensemble work.
Associate Professor of Music Theory
I taught harmony, counterpoint, history of counterpoint, solfege and analysis of musical works at Kharkiv I.P. Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts.
Student Research and Thesis Supervision
I supervised bachelor’s, master’s and PhD research work, including student articles, diploma projects and dissertations in musical art.
Music Theory Competition Work
I worked with the T. S. Kravtsov All-Ukrainian Music Theory Competition as a scientific supervisor, organizer and jury member.
Teaching Materials
I prepared practical teaching materials in solfege, harmony and polyphony, including exercises for ear training, harmonic analysis and counterpoint.
Teaching Approach
I keep lessons clear, steady and practical. My goal is not to overload students with information, but to help them understand what they are learning and how to use it in real music.
Theory Made Practical
I use my background in harmony, solfege, counterpoint and musical analysis to explain music in a way students can actually understand. Theory is not separate from playing. It helps students read better, listen better and practice with more purpose.
Lessons Built Around the Student
Every student needs a different pace. Some need a calm first step, some need stronger practice habits, and some need focused support for theory or exams. I adjust the lesson structure to the student’s age, level and goals.
Academic Work & Professional Links
British Columbia Registered Music Teachers’ Association
Member of the British Columbia Registered Music Teachers’ Association, supporting professional standards in private music teaching.
Royal Conservatory of Music Profile
Teacher profile connected with piano, theory and harmony lessons in Vernon.
ORCID Researcher Profile
Researcher identity profile for Nataliia Belichenko’s academic work and publication record.
Web of Science Researcher Record
Academic researcher record connected with publications in music theory and musicology.
Google Scholar Profile
Publication and citation profile for academic work in music theory, polyphony and musical analysis.
Academia.edu Profile
Selected papers, thesis abstract and teaching documents in music theory, harmony, polyphony and analysis.
Kharkiv University Music Theory Department
Academic department profile connected with university-level teaching in harmony, counterpoint, solfege and musical analysis.
Tasks from Ear Training and Harmony
Teaching material with exercises for ear training, harmonic analysis, dictation, harmonization and piano practice.
Practical Advice for Writing a Four-Part Fugue
Teaching material with practical recommendations for students working with counterpoint and fugue writing.
Tectonic Techniques of Polyphony in Terms of General Musical Universals
Research article on polyphonic thinking, musical universals and structural principles of polyphony.
V. Manfredini’s Treatise in the Paradigm of Modern Theory of Polyphony
Research on historical music theory, counterpoint, fugue and the development of theoretical music education.
The Logic of Polyphonic Thinking
Research article on musical logic, polyphonic thinking and analytical approaches in musicology.
What I Work On With Students
These are the main areas I bring into lessons, depending on the student’s age, level and goals.
Piano Foundations
Reading notes, rhythm, hand position, sound, simple pieces and steady practice habits for beginners and continuing students.
Theory and Harmony
Keys, intervals, chords, voice leading and the musical logic behind the pieces students play or study.
Ear Training and Solfege
Listening, singing, dictation and connecting what students hear with what they see on the page.
Counterpoint and Analysis
Polyphony, musical form, structure and deeper score understanding for students who need more advanced work.
Lesson Media
A few photos and short videos from lessons, teaching materials and the studio.
Questions About Lessons with Nataliia
Study Piano or Music Theory with Me
Tell me what you would like to study, your current level and your goals. I will help you choose a lesson format that makes sense.