About Us
Our mission, team, curriculum & facilities
Inspire. Educate. Transform.
To educate, develop, and inspire students to achieve their full artistic potential — building self-confidence, discipline, critical thinking, and creativity. We prepare students from Saudi Arabia for national and international events, and believe that international competition is key to raising the performing arts standard in the Kingdom and bridging cultures.
World-Class Standards
Core courses align with ABRSM, Trinity Music College, and Russian Music School (RMS). Students choose external or internal examinations at the end of each grade.
External: ABRSM, Trinity College, RMS
Internal: Life in Music Teachers & Director
Where Our Students Shine
- Etude Competition KSA
- St. Christopher School Music Festivals
- Young Performers Festival KSA
- Kuwait Chopin International Competition
- Emirates International Peace Music Competition
- International Art Competitions (Portugal, France, China, London)
Administrative & Teaching Staff
Ms. Olga Aoust
Founder
Piano
Mr. Dimitri Batinovski
Director
Piano / Choir Conductor
Ms. Lyn Mabanta
Administrator
Ms. Elanora Stanevich
Head of Music Program
Piano
Ms. Valyantsina Kuzmiankova
Teacher
Voice
Ms. Iryna Ulrikh
Head of String Department
Cello / Violin
Ms. Natalia Kniazeva
Teacher
Ballet
Ms. Irina Averinos
Teacher
Visual Art
Ms. Xiaofei Cao
Teacher
Piano
Our Institute
Academic Year
September 1 through 40 academic weeks, divided into three terms. During summer, we offer a Summer School Program, Exchange Programs, Workshops, and Master-Classes.