Anya Yatskova

Experience Level

Expert
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Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Teacher at The Guitar Center Company
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Instructed students of all ages in piano performance and music theory, adapting teaching methods to individual learning styles and goals; curated personalized repertoire selections to highlight each student's strengths and guided steady skill development through structured progress tracking; applied advanced piano techniques to coach both students and fellow instructors on effective practice strategies and musical interpretation.
Piano Teacher at Back to Rock
July 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Taught piano, vocals, and music theory to beginner through advanced students; supported student performance readiness through repertoire coaching and constructive feedback; served as an in-house resource for colleagues, offering expertise in piano technique, music theory, and performance best practices.
Student Composer / Sound Designer for MFA Thesis Project at DigiPen Institute of Technology
July 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Collaborated with an MFA film director to compose, design, and produce an original score and soundtrack for Last Word, a virtual reality thesis film; engineered and edited professional-quality voice recordings, optimizing clarity and performance in studio sessions; utilized soundboard operation and audio post-production techniques to craft immersive, emotion-driven sound effects that enhanced the film's narrative impact.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music and Sound Design at DigiPen Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Music and Sound Design at DigiPen Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2024

Qualifications

Dean's List
May 1, 2023 - November 29, 2025
Dean's List
December 1, 2023 - November 29, 2025
Dean's List
May 1, 2023 - March 14, 2026
Dean's List
December 1, 2023 - March 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education