Introduction

Pianist Julia Russ, recipient of the 2016 Steinway Top Teacher Award, is on the piano faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music 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 CIM'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, Cleveland Institute of Music
  • PS in collaborative piano, Cleveland Institute of Music

Teaching Experience

  • Cleveland Institute of Music, Preparatory and Continuing Education Division