Natasha Lipkina

Working with Natasha Lipkina in chamber music has been an incredibly meaningful and essential part of my musical development over the years. I began studying with her by playing simpler chamber works and gradually progressed to more complex pieces as my skills grew. Through pieces such as the sonatas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Carl Maria von Weber, along with other mostly Classical-era repertoire, she guided me in understanding the balance and interaction that chamber music requires. Natasha constantly emphasized careful listening, teaching me how the phrasing and expression are shaped together. One specific experience I recall was performing a concerto by George Frideric Handel with a chamber ensemble coached by Natasha, where she encouraged us to breathe together, strengthening the connection between the soloist and the group so the music felt true to its nature.
In addition to rehearsing repertoire, Natasha also made my musical theory and general understanding sharper. She introduced me to Paul Hindemith’s teachings of approach to harmony and structure, which developed my aural skills, rhythm, and pitch awareness rather than just written theory. Over the years, she gradually increased the difficulty of the repertoire we studied, which helped me grow as both a pianist and chamber musician. Natasha’s teaching style helped me develop a sense of collaboration like nowhere else, and she consistently encouraged my peers and I to communicate musically with one another to create a unified, collective sound.

Samuel Nakon

Travailler avec Natasha est une expérience profondément enrichissante. Elle se distingue par un niveau d’exigence élevé, associé à une attention sincère portée à chacun de ses élèves. Son enseignement crée un équilibre rare entre rigueur et accompagnement, permettant de progresser dans un cadre à la fois structurant et stimulant.

Au-delà de la technique, elle développe une véritable sensibilité musicale, le sens du détail et une compréhension approfondie des œuvres. Son accompagnement m’a permis d'évoluer de manière significative, tant dans mon jeu que dans ma confiance et ma manière d’aborder le violon.

Une approche exigeante et engagée, au service d’un véritable développement musical.

Working with Natasha has been a truly special experience. From the very first lesson, I was struck not only by her level of musical excellence, but by the care and attention she brings to her teaching. She combines very high standards with a thoughtful and supportive approach, creating an environment that is both demanding and encouraging. Her teaching goes far beyond technique: she develops musical sensitivity, discipline, and a deeper understanding of the music itself. Thanks to her guidance, I have seen meaningful progress in my playing, as well as in my confidence and overall approach to the instrument. It is rare to find a teacher who combines this level of excellence with such genuine personal investment

Ludmilla Cohen

Ich spiele seit meinem 6. Lebensjahr leidenschaftlich gerne Violine.
Das professionelle Spielen habe ich für einen anderen Traumberuf aufgegeben.
Jetzt habe ich mit Natasha eine Lehrerin gefunden, die mich mit Wissen und Humor in meinerTechnik und Musikalität Stück für Stück auf unerwartete Levels bringen kann und meine Begeisterung für dieses wunderbare Instrument lebendig hält.

Jede Unterrichtstunde ist einfach großartig.

Natasha, vielen Dank dafür!

I have loved playing the violin since I was six years old.
I gave up pursuing it professionally to follow another dream career.
Now, I’ve found a teacher in Natasha who, with her knowledge and humor, is helping me reach unexpected new levels in both technique and musicality—while keeping my enthusiasm for this wonderful instrument alive.
Every lesson is simply amazing.
Natasha, thank you so much!

Dr. Holger Klinge

My daughter Anna has been Natasha Lipkina’s student for over a decade, starting at age 6.5. Under Natasha’s tutelage, Anna participated in many European summer music academies and master classes — in Cremona, Prague, Munich, and Sèvremont; performed as a soloist with a full orchestra at Mantova Musica Festival at age 13; was selected as first chair in the Advanced Strings Ensemble at Lucy Moses School of Music in NYC at age 9, and scored 100% at the National NYSSMA examination at 16.
Natasha is a virtuoso performer, seasoned professional, musical erudite, and compassionate teacher. What sets her apart is her bottomless patience and her remarkable ability to find the right approach for each child. Her pedagogy is rooted in kindness and steady encouragement; she knows what each student is capable of, draws out their full potential and instills a love of music so genuine that kids actually want to practice at home. Anna’s transformation from a shy, curious child into a confident, passionate performer is a direct reflection of her teacher.
While Anna has no plans to be a professional violinist, though she performed at a high school level while still in middle school, she is excited to audition for college orchestras to continue her journey on the violin. I am deeply grateful to Natasha for fostering Anna’s talents, nurturing her love of music and molding her into a soulful violinist.

Vica Miller

Наташа Липкина — потрясающий, чуткий педагог с особым стилем преподавания, после уроков с которой появляется ощущение крыльев за спиной.
С Наташей мы познакомились в Праге на международном фестивале Summer Music Akademie в 2017 году, где я брала у неё мастер-классы.
Именно занятия с Наташей помогли мне поступить в Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg на программу Master of Music с высшим баллом. Благодаря ей я значительно улучшила свою технику и по-новому осмыслила свою игру.
С самого первого урока я была поражена её высочайшим уровнем преподавания и глубиной знаний. У Наташи поистине энциклопедические знания в области скрипичного искусства, и она тонко чувствует когда нужно мягко направить, когда воодушевить, а когда дать мудрый совет. 
У Наташи есть удивительная способность создавать на уроке особую доверительную и вдохновляющую атмосферу, в которой ученик начинает верить в себя и раскрываться с новых сторон.
Каждый урок с ней — это концентрат ценной информации и мудрости.
Я искренне благодарна Наташе за каждый урок и за тот вклад, который она внесла в моё развитие.

Natasha Lipkina is an outstanding, sensitive teacher with a unique teaching style that leaves you feeling as if you have wings after every lesson.
We met in Prague at the international festival Summer Music Akademie in 2017, where I attended her masterclasses. It was precisely my work with Natasha that helped me gain admission to the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg for the Master of Music program with the highest score. Thanks to her, I significantly improved my technique and developed a completely new understanding of my playing.
From the very first lesson, I was amazed by her exceptional level of teaching and depth of knowledge. Natasha truly possesses encyclopedic expertise in the field of violin art, and she has a fine intuition for when to gently guide, when to inspire, and when to offer wise advice.
She has a remarkable ability to create a special atmosphere of trust and inspiration during her lessons, in which students begin to believe in themselves and discover new aspects of their potential. Every lesson with her is a wealth of valuable insight and wisdom.
I am sincerely grateful to Natasha for every lesson and for the immense contribution she has made to my development.


Asiia Garipova

Ho lavorato con M° Lipkina per molti anni, sia in masterclass estive che in lezioni private, per la durata del mio sviluppo: dai primi studi alla mia attuale attività concertistica. Il suo aiuto è stato fondamentale in diverse fasi del mio percorso, fra cui la preparazione al diploma, gli studi post-laurea e la preparazione per concerti e concorsi.
M° Lipkina ha avuto un profondo impatto sia sul mio sviluppo tecnico sia su quello musicale. Il nostro lavoro si è concentrato in particolare sulla tecnica della mano destra, esplorando la connessione tra le arcate e la coltivazione di un suono raffinato ed espressivo, lavorando spesso senza vibrato per sviluppare vero controllo e profondità del suono. Altrettanto significativo per me è stato il suo approccio alla consapevolezza musicale e alla narrazione: incoraggia costantemente una visione chiara e immaginativa dietro ogni frase, guidandomi a compiere scelte consapevoli e personali nella mia interpretazione. Un’idea che mi è rimasta particolarmente impressa è la sua insistenza nello sviluppare molteplici possibilità di interpretazione convincenti per ogni frase, come base per una vera spontaneità nel momento dell’esecuzione.
Il suo insegnamento è al tempo stesso esigente e di grande supporto. Dedica tutta la sua attenzione ed energia a ogni studente, sempre con generosità e chiarezza, e mai in modo scoraggiante. Oltre al lavoro strumentale, M°Lipkina attribuisce grande importanza a tutti gli aspetti della performance, inclusi la presenza scenica e la comunicazione, aiutando lo studente a svilupparsi come artista completo. Il periodo intensivo che ho trascorso lavorando con lei ha avuto un’influenza duratura sul mio modo di suonare, in particolare nell’alzare i miei standard di qualità del suono e nell’approfondire la mia consapevolezza artistica. Continuo a costruire su ciò che ho appreso da lei, e la sua guida rimane un punto di riferimento significativo nel mio sviluppo continuo.

I have worked with M° Lipkina for many years, both in summer masterclasses and in private sessions, following my development from my early studies through to my current work as an active performer. She has supported me at different stages of my path, including my diploma preparation, postgraduate studies, and the coaching for concerts and competitions.
In this time, M° Lipkina has had a deep impact on both my technical and musical development. Our work has focused in particular on right-hand technique, exploring the connection between bow strokes and the cultivation of a refined, expressive sound, often working without vibrato to build true control and depth of tone. Just as transformative has been her approach to musical awareness and storytelling: she consistently encourages a clear and imaginative vision behind each phrase, guiding me to make conscious, meaningful choices in my interpretation. One idea that has especially stayed with me is her insistence on developing multiple convincing possibilities for each musical phrase, as a foundation for true spontaneity in performance.
Her teaching is both demanding and deeply supportive. She gives her full attention and energy to each student, always with generosity and clarity, and never in a discouraging way. Beyond instrumental work, she places great importance on all aspects of performance, including stage presence and communication, helping the student develop as a complete artist. The intensive period I spent working with her has had a lasting influence on my playing, particularly in raising my standards of sound quality and deepening my artistic awareness. I continue to build on what I have learned from her, and her guidance remains a significant reference point in my ongoing development.

Stella Satz

Natasha hat mich sowohl online als auch persönlich bei der Vorbereitung auf meine Aufnahmeprüfung für den Bachelor unterstützt, und ich bin ihr für ihre Begleitung in dieser Zeit sehr dankbar.
Ihr Unterricht ist außergewöhnlich klar, strukturiert und durchdacht, verbunden mit einer aufrichtigen Fürsorge für ihre Schüler, wodurch eine wirklich inspirierende und unterstützende Lernatmosphäre entsteht. Sie besitzt die bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit, sowohl technische Präzision als auch ein starkes Gefühl von Stabilität und Selbstvertrauen beim Üben und Spielen zu vermitteln.
Dank ihrer Unterstützung konnte ich den Aufnahmeprozess mit deutlich mehr Sicherheit, Fokus und Vertrauen in mich selbst angehen. Ich kann Natasha als Lehrerin von ganzem Herzen und mit voller Überzeugung weiterempfehlen.

Natasha supported me in preparing for my Bachelor entrance exam both online and in person, and I am deeply grateful for her guidance during this time.
Her teaching is exceptionally clear, structured, and thoughtful, combined with a genuine care for her students that creates a truly inspiring and supportive learning environment. She has a remarkable ability to bring out both technical precision and a strong sense of stability and confidence in one’s practicing and playing.
Thanks to her guidance, I was able to approach the audition process with much greater security, focus, and trust in myself. I can wholeheartedly and highly recommend Natasha as a teacher.

Anastassia Obsieger