Julia Tchernik

Julia Tchernik is a Toronto-based pianist and teacher. Julia runs Chernik Music School, which is vibrant and inclusive musical environment with many opportunities for students to perform, learn piano - classical and beyond, collaborate in duets and small ensembles, and work on creative multi-art projects. Julia holds M.Mus in Performance and Piano Pedagogy from the State University of Culture and Arts, B.Mus from the Mussorgsky Music College, St.-Petersburg, and B.Ed in Fine Arts from York University. In 2018, Julia completed her MA degree in Musicology at York University. In her research and practical work, Julia focuses on healthy piano technique. In addition to teaching piano to all students, she works with pianists with playing-related injuries. Julia Tchernik performs as a soloist and is involved in various groups, including classical chamber ensembles, and piano duets. She is a co-founder of the chamber ensemble Meitarim. She is an active member of ORMTA/CFMTA and served as an examiner for the RCM College of Examiners from 2010 to 2020.