Larisa continued her education at Riga College, where she earned dual degrees in Elementary Education and Music Education. She has taught in classroom and individual settings, in both Russian and English, for over 15 years. She has experience working with all ages and levels, from beginner to advance, and from young children to senior citizens. In the classroom, Larisa has taught general education, music education, and even Hebrew school. She has also tutored privately in these categories. Larisa’s primary instrument is piano, at which she completed 8 years of piano proficiency at a college level. Locally, Larisa worked with Flagler Community Education, teaching piano privately for ten years. She has also spent time as an accompanist for music competitions and performances.

Larisa thrives on creativity and her passion for music is constant. She actively write books of poems and songs in English and Russian, for different age groups. She also composes religious pieces for her synagogue. For Larisa, music is a connection to her soul and to those around her. It is her favorite form of expression, especially when she gets to share it and make music with others.