Our Team
At DC Music Academy, our instructors are the heart of our mission. We carefully select individuals who are not only highly skilled musicians but also passionate educators dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians. Meet some of the talented individuals who make our academy special.
Solomia Gorokhivska, DMA
Ukrainian born musician Solomia Gorokhivska is a recognized performer and educator in the DMV area. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington DC and Master of Music Performance and Education from the National Music Academy in Ukraine. Solomia Gorokhivska frequently performs in the USA and internationally including Canada, Ukraine, Germany, Russia, Poland, Serbia, and China. She has been featured as a performer and an anchor in several Radio and TV broadcasts in both Ukraine and USA and has played with various orchestras in Europe and the United States. Dr.Gorokhivska regularly performs with National Philharmonic, Washington Choral Society Orchestra, Alexandria Symphony, Washington Concert Opera, American Festival Pops Orchestra, Manhattan Symphony, and International Chamber Orchestra. Her recent appearances include the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Maryland Hall, Library of Congress, the George Mason Center for the Arts, the Department of State, the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Salisbury University, Georgetown University, the Embassy of Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Russia, World Bank, IMF and multiple K-12 public and private schools in Washington Metropolitan area. Dr.Gorokhivska teaches violin, viola, piano and voice. In addition to individual instruction, she established and led the DCMA chamber orchestra. As an educator, Dr. Solomia Gorokhivska strives to guide others to a deeper understanding of music’s expressive power. Her exceptional skills and collegial approach in teaching make her students distinguished and successful in their musical and non -musical careers.
Andrei Pidkivka, DMA
Grammy winner Andrei Pidkivka is a prominent teacher, performer, and maker of a variety of folk flutes of his native Ukraine. Their sounds attracted listeners across the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. His world flutes have found a way into numerous instrumental works, modern symphonic compositions, theatrical performances, ballet, and movie scores. Andrei Pidkivka has performed as a soloist and a guest musician with numerous symphony orchestras in Europe, Asia and the U.S. Performances include the Columbus Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, and Pittsburgh Symphony. Past performances include soundtracks for Broadway shows, Disney films, “The Lord of The Rings,” and “Medieval Times.” In 2020 he won a Grammy award as a producer for “Best Soundtrack” for the HBO series “Chornobyl”. In addition, in 2020 Dr. Andrei Pidkivka was the recipient of the Heritage Award from MD State Arts Council. He holds a Doctorate of Music Arts from Michigan State University. He is in high demand both as a maker of folk instruments and as a touring and recording artist. For the past twenty years, Dr. Andrei has been teaching woodwind instruments and piano. Additionally, he coaches a variety of chamber groups and bands in private and academic settings.
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