Luba Brodsky

Piano Pedagogue - Technique and Music Theory

Luba Brodsky-Benefiel is an accomplished pianist and dedicated music educator with over two decades of experience nurturing young talent in the greater Phoenix area. A passionate advocate for the transformative power of music, Luba's teaching style is characterized by her unique blend of classical tradition and innovative, personalized instruction that inspires her students to discover their unique musical voices.

As a graduate of the prestigious St. Petersburg Mussorgsky College in Russia, Luba brings a rich heritage of Russian piano pedagogy to her teaching, integrating its rigorous technical standards with an emphasis on expressive interpretation and emotional depth. Since relocating to the United States, she has continued to develop her teaching philosophy, incorporating elements of modern music education that foster creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of music.

Luba is a proud member of the Phoenix Music Teachers Association (PMTA). She has prepared numerous students for local and national competitions, many of whom have achieved top honors and gone on to pursue successful careers in music.

Beyond her work with individual students, Luba is also actively involved in community outreach, collaborating with local schools and organizations to promote music education and cultural appreciation. Her commitment to excellence and her deep love for music are evident in all aspects of her work, making her a valued member of the Phoenix music education community.

Testimonials

"Ms. Luba is an exceptional teacher and a lovely person. She has been teaching my six-year-old daughter for six months and they have progressed quickly and smoothly. My daughter enjoys practicing (!!!), is proud of her progress and is eager for her lesson each week. I am so grateful for the enormously positive experience my daughter is having and highly recommend Ms. Luba!" Sasha G.

"Luba is a fantastic teacher. She is nice but firm, very focused on technique and wants to make sure our kids are making progress, but also liking piano lessons. Kids are enjoying and looking forward to their lessons." Katya B.

"Our son has been learning piano from Luba for the past few years. Although we moved out of the Phoenix area, we were very clear in continuing with Luba through Skype . Luba has been extremely encouraging and very patient with kids. We are very pleased with our son’s progress. Luba manages to have the right combination of talent, kindness, encouragement and strictness. She’s obviously extremely qualified and talented, but also knows how to teach effectively. Many times she wants you to bring the right musical nuances of power and subtleness so that the student derives the musical experience. Through this process, I have seen that my son starts to implement them and developed more interest in piano.

"In every class, she watches his hand techniques and playing style and points out all the subtle nuances in the music, applauds him, challenges him and encourages him to practice more. Overall we feel that she is an extremely well qualified and a great teacher. Sub and Raji"