Fedorova & Takser Piano Studio — Vancouver & Richmond, BC
WhereFoundationBecomes Excellence
Two Great Piano Traditions. One studio. A complete musical education — from first notes to Juilliard.
- ◆Moscow State Conservatory & Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal
- ◆Concert Pianists · Piano Duo · Co-Founders
- ◆15+ years RCM exam preparation experience
- ◆Students accepted — with scholarships — to Juilliard, Manhattan & Eastman
Daria Fedorova & Ilya Takser
Concert Pianists · Piano Duo · Co-Founders
At the internationally acclaimed Fedorova & Takser Piano Studio, you will pursue your musical goals within one of the world's great piano traditions.
Educated at the Moscow State Conservatory and the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal, Daria Fedorova and Ilya Takser combine the intellectual rigor of the Russian piano school with the artistic breadth of the Western tradition.
Their artistic heritage traces through legendary musicians including Artur Schnabel, Leon Fleisher, Eugene Timakin, and ultimately to Beethoven's generation.
Since the studio’s founding in Vancouver in 2014, students have earned top prizes at national and international competitions and have been accepted—with scholarships—to institutions including The Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, the Eastman School of Music, the Oberlin Conservatory, and the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal, among many others
More than just teaching the piano, Daria Fedorova and Ilya Takser pass on a living musical tradition—one that has shaped generations of great artists from the time of Beethoven to the present day
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Watch Our Students Perform
Every programme is tailored to the student's age, goals, and personality — from joyful beginnings to professional career.
Piano Fundamentals & Theory Rudiments
Solid piano technique, good posture, rich and beautiful tone production, advanced skills of form analysis and musical thinking, basic principles of composition, ear-training, active listening. Sight-reading takes a special place in our curriculum — most of our students become strong sight-readers.
Public Performances
Stage experience is one of the most important elements of a child's music education. Each student regularly performs in class concerts, festivals and competitions. We also frequently organize additional performing opportunities.
RCM Exam Preparation
Over 15 years of experience with the Royal Conservatory of Music program. We excel in every aspect of RCM exam preparation: scales, sight-reading, études, repertoire, ear-training. Most students consistently score above 90 — when the Canadian average sits at 73–78.
Piano Ensemble Course
A dedicated ensemble class that builds listening skills, ensemble awareness, and the joy of making music together — a rare offering taught by the internationally acclaimed duo pianists.
Pre-College & Career Track
For students aiming at Juilliard, Manhattan School, Eastman, or other top conservatories. We know in person many leading top professors and know exactly what these schools require. Our students get in, with scholarships — regularly.
Masterclasses & Intensives
Targeted preparation for competitions, auditions, or examinations. Concentrated, high-impact sessions that produce measurable results in a short time. We regularly create masterclass opportunities with esteemed colleagues-artists.
In Their Own Words
What Our Families Say
Thank you so much for your patient guidance and dedicated teaching to Sophia. Among all the piano teachers she has ever had, you are undoubtedly the most outstanding ones. I greatly appreciate your rich musical knowledge. When explaining pieces, you always integrate stories about the composers, the historical background of the compositions, and comparisons with similar styles. This not only deepens her interests and understanding of the pieces but also encourages her to explore her own musical preferences. What touches me the most is your attentiveness and encouragement. You always inspire her in a way that's meaningful to her. In Sophia's adolescence year, you have provided her with immense understanding, patience, and support. You are not only a piano teacher but also a teacher helping her to walk through challenges with care and showing her how to find confidence and strength through music. We deeply believe that the lessons she learned from you will remain a valuable part of her life journey. Meeting you in Vancouver has been our great fortune.
Jennifer
Parent of Sophia
We had the privilege of meeting Ilya and Daria through a piano concert that a friend invited us to, and it was immediately clear that they are true artists who genuinely care about their students as individuals. Beyond teaching piano skills, they provide a holistic music education, including lessons on music history and unlimited access to their incredible CD library. Ilya even goes the extra mile to offer thoughtful advice on our daughters' diets and daily routines to ensure they are happy and thriving as they learn. Both Ilya and Daria are strict yet incredibly patient, tailoring their approach to each of our daughters' unique personalities and needs. It's rare to find teachers who bring such dedication, artistry, and care to their work. We feel incredibly fortunate to have them as our daughters' primary piano teachers.
Tina Wu
Parent
Both of my children started learning piano with Daria at the ages of 6 and 5, respectively. I feel that Daria's teaching can be described with a Chinese saying: "slow and steady work yields fine results." Her teaching has a long-term plan for the children, and her lessons comprehensively cover foundational skills, playing techniques, sight-reading, ear training, musicality, music theory, musical perception, and appreciation. With her, the children are growing and progressing in a steady and solid way. I also really like her teaching style — gentle yet firm. She encourages the children without compromising when facing challenges. Overall, I feel my children are very lucky to have a teacher like Daria, who has a pure love for piano and a true passion for teaching.
Amanda
Parent of two students
Contact Information
Locations
Vancouver & Richmond, BC
Availability
Tuesday – Saturday
By appointment only
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