Inna Luzanac

Inna Luzanac is an accomplished and multi-talented professional possessing over 30 years of proven expertise in the area of piano solo performance, piano instruction, chamber music, all aspects of music theory, harmony, and history instruction.

She holds a Master’s degree in piano performance, pedagogy and chamber music from the Lviv State Conservatory and a Bachelor of music degree from S. Krushelnytska school of music in Ukraine. This is a school specializing in instrumental music that combines regular academic subjects with intensive training of an instrument, music theory, solfeggio, harmony, piano performance, chamber ensemble and choral training.

Inna was a University of Alberta Augustana faculty professor for over 25 years teaching undergraduate students preparing them for 3rd and 4th year graduating recitals (performance and comprehensive stream) Presently Inna is a Conservatory instructor at the Winspear Centre. She is also an adjudicator and master class clinician. Inna believes that lessons must be an inspiration that every student can take home with them. Her education and performing experience combined with her welcoming and friendly nature allows students to gain a strong foundation in technique, build resilience in overcoming technical challenges, embrace their unique musical expressions, develop confidence to achieve their goals, and find joy from individualized lessons. Inna believes that to arrive at the best results, every student deserves an individual approach.

A native of Ukraine and a Canadian citizen, Inna Luzanac has enjoyed a dynamic musical career as a concert pianist, accompanist, adjudicator, and teacher. Her solo and chamber music appearances include performances throughout Italy, Poland, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Czechoslovakia, Estonia, Ukraine, and Canada. The highlights are – performance of Saint-Saens Concerto no.5 as a soloist with the Lviv Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra at the age of 16. The most notable performance includes a live performance and private audience for Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy.

Throughout her career she has also worked with choirs as a rehearsal and concert accompanist with Polytechnic University choir in Ukraine, University of Alberta’s Augustana faculty choral union and Camrose community choir.

Currently, Inna Luzanac is residing in Edmonton and maintaining a full piano studio. Her students have received first class honors and medals in RCM exams and have been recognized through awards and scholarships at the local and provincial music festivals, competitions, and master classes. In 2017, one of Inna’s students was awarded the highest mark in Canada for her Associate exam from Conservatory Canada.

Teaching Quote/Philosophy: 

I strongly believe in connecting with students on a personal level. It has always been my philosophy that even the best technique can only spring to life when the music touches the heart. Only then can the full potential of the whole artist and human be realized 

 

Lesson Description: 

I offer piano lessons of all levels starting from pre grade level 1-ARCT and above. Different age groups from 5 years old to adults I teach classical piano, some jazz and music theory and history. 

 

Professional Associations and Memberships: 

Alberta Piano Teachers Association  
AIMTAC  
Professor of Piano at the University of Alberta from 1994-2021  

 

Testimonial: 

 "Inna is a supremely smart, passionate, and overall exceptional piano teacher. Every lesson, I come away feeling understood, encouraged, and motivated to grow musically. I can ask her honest questions about music, and she is both helpful and positive. My piano skills have grown exponentially. While piano is not always easy, Inna gives me the steps, tools, and direction I need. She's simply great." 

-Student