In the '90s, my ballet teacher introduced our class to our very own pianist, Zina. To this day, I am amazed by Zina's breadth of knowledge in music. It only takes a moment to see that her teaching method is unique, passionate. No matter if we are 4 siblings or 50 students sharing the same teacher, Zina has the ability to make each student's personality stand out through music. What can you expect from Zina when you take her class? She's open to different genres, can make anything sound amazing, and teach it. Just bring her a song you wish to learn, and you will see! She's patient, can sit through my chords practice longer than I can bear my chord practice. She is very accommodating with her hours, which made it easy for me to adapt to my school/work hours. She's loving and caring but doesn't be mistaken, when class is in session, she's strict and music means music! Zina doesn't just teach a note for a note. She makes you understand them - once, you understand, you can't forget, - feel them, and makes people around you want to also play a little piano.  

Zina Varosian is a musician and a teacher of the highest quality who challenges her students to accept nothing less than excellence. My daughter was just 7 years old when she started training with Ms. Zina. After nearly 12 years, she is on the verge of completing her Royal Conservatory program, has been a gold medal recipient, and is hoping to go on to complete her ARCT teacher training. Ms. Zina has always inspired her with her deep passion for music, her highly professional teaching methods, and her cultivation of excellence. She has been a mentor and a role model and has had a profound impact on shaping my daughter as a musician and an artist.  

I have been a student of Ms. Zina’s for almost 12 years now, and the lessons and experiences I have gained from it have been irreplaceable. Ms. Zina is a teacher that is always challenging you in ways that allows you to progress quickly and efficiently. She has taught me the meaning of hard work, and that when you put enough effort into something, good consequences come about. Her teaching methods allowed me to win the Toronto Royal Conservatory Gold Medal for Level 7 in 2017, and I continue to learn and grow as an artist due to her. We are currently working on completing my ARCT Teaching Certificate together, and I would not be the artist and musician I am today without her support.

My daughter learns piano with Zinaida Varosian for 1,5 years now. She is an amazing tutor with so much to give. Zinaida is incredibly knowledgeable, with deep understanding of methodologies, and easily adopts her teaching methods to your level, which keeps things enjoyable and motivating. She believes in potential in each student, and her positive attitude turns into a lifelong passion for music in all her students. My daughter keeps improving week after week!

If I had one piano teacher to recommend it would definitely be Zina. After trying many different ones, Zina has remained my piano teacher and my friend for the past 10 years. She knows when to be patient, fun and serious to make sure her students understand. Furthermore, she has always given me the best techniques on how to play like a real pianist and emphasized the importance of education and hard work. Because of her exceptional piano skills and repertoire, she had the ability to play any song for her students. Indeed, I remember asking her to show me new piano songs and listening to her beautiful version of it. This was one of my favourite parts of her classes because it felt like a private concert but also helped me get a feel of the song and decide if I wanted to learn it or not. With Zina as your teacher, you’ll be able to reach your goals and learn any piano song.

Lessons were the highlight of my week. I came into lessons excited to show what I practiced all week. I left lessons excited about the progress made and the work that lay ahead to be done. Zina always made me feel that I had incredible talent to tap into. She made me feel that no piece or composer was too difficult to tackle. Zina enormously loves piano and her love is contagious. Criticism was never in short supply but always encouraging, never stifling or crushing. Not a single lesson was dull. It was Serious Fun. Zina and Piano ... making music, the touch of the piano keys and the hearing of musical sounds opened the doors of my soul and spirit, brought out the Artist in me that I never knew existed. I will always thank Zina for this precious gift.

Lessons with Mrs. Varosian are a thrill, pleasure and most importantly her method of teaching makes it very easy for her students to learn. Her method of teaching is an easy & wonderful way to become an accomplished pianist. My teachers have been Madame Suzanne Lespinasse from Le Conservatoire de Paris, Mrs. Ljarka Blume & Mrs. Dorothy Morton both from McGill's conservatory of music. I have been fortunate to have studied from the best teachers of the time. My biggest praise goes to Mrs Zina Varosian for making every lesson with her easy to learn and a joy to accomplish. I highly respect and praise such an admirable teacher, as is my most precious Mrs. Zina Varosian. My greatest respect and honor to be her student.

Zinaida is a professional pianist with great passion for her teaching. She puts a lot of effort into reaching her students to their full potential. She was the piano teacher of my two daughters for 4 years before we moved away from Montreal and they miss her. We have missed the beautiful recitals that she organized for the students and her personal lovely piano playing.

My two daughters (12 and 9 years old) have been having piano lessons with Mrs. Zinaida for more than a year now and absolutely love them. Mrs. Zinaida's teaching method is thorough and instructive, which helps build a solid foundation for kids to develop their interests and skills in playing the piano. She is a professional and amazingly patient music professor providing a positive and nurturing environment. Her distinct technique keeps my youngest daughter focused while enjoying every class. And my oldest daughter already got her first Royal Conservatory (RCM) certificate with success and now is preparing for the next level exam with Mrs. Zinaida.

Many of my wishes came true starting with a baby grand piano and a wonderful teacher - Zinaida Varosian. I just couldn’t believe my good fortune – having a teacher who created a magic, musical world for me as our lessons took place weekly. Introducing me to the musical world was an experience that I loved and appreciated. Zinaida made it all happen. The lessons were interesting and challenging, not only playing beautiful music but learning to read music and develop of appreciation and pride of accomplishment. Should anyone consider such a plan for their children I can proudly add “they are in good hands” that is Zinaida’s way of encouraging each student.

I always looked forward to my lessons with Zina! She listened to what my objectives were and then would challenge me to reach higher, even helping me overcome my stage fright by participating in various concerts. I'm very happy with my progress and everything that I learned being her student. Thanks to her support and expertise, I passed my piano examinations and received my diploma with honors. I highly recommend Zina to anyone who wants to play the piano both for leisure and academic purposes.

Zinaida is an excellent teacher of solfeggio and playing the piano. She is an attentive, empathetic and caring teacher who is always looking for opportunities to structure her work in a way that will please the student. Learning from Zinaida is pleasant and easy. She can quickly, clearly and easily explain the logic of what is happening, always supports students, admires our successes, is sincerely interested in everything we do, and never gives up when something does not work out. We love her very much.

Jason has made a big progress on piano. I appreciate you as the best teacher to enlighten him to the music. You always encourage the best of him, make him confident. These also have a positive impact on his study and life. Students love you not only because of your great knowledge, but also because you understand them.