Meet The Team

Founder & CEO

Anna Kiselyova

Anna Kiselyova is the Founder of the International Academy of Arts and Performance and a dedicated piano teacher with an extensive international background in performance and education. She holds a Master of Music degree, LTCL diploma, and Bachelor of Music, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Piano Performance. Anna is committed to inspiring young musicians and fostering artistic excellence.

Administrator

Angela Suvorova

Angela Suvorova is the school’s Administrator and the main point of contact for all communication. She manages emails, phone enquiries, and day-to-day coordination, ensuring smooth communication between families, students, and teachers.

Bass Guitar, Guitar, Drums, Ukulele Teacher

Leo Leen

Leo Leen teaches guitar, drums, ukulele, and bass guitar on Tuesdays and Fridays. He studied at TAFE New South Wales, earning a Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Music Performance, and also holds a Diploma in Sound Production from UNITED POP in Melbourne. Leo brings a versatile and contemporary approach to music education.

Violin, Piano, Music Theory Teacher

Leonardo Pereira

Leonardo Pereira teaches violin, piano, and music theory on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. He studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Chengdu University in China, and the Baccarelli Institute in São Paulo. Leonardo brings a rich international perspective to his teaching and supports students in developing both technique and musicality.

Vocal, Piano, Pre-instrumental, Choir

Diana Salop

Diana Salop teaches voice, piano, pre-instrumental classes, and choir on Fridays and Saturdays. She studied at the TU Dublin Conservatory of Music and has appeared in opera and concert performances internationally. Diana is passionate about nurturing young voices and musical confidence.

Piano, Music Theory

Aidan Keane

Aidan Keane teaches piano and music theory on Tuesdays and Saturdays. He studies at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and has participated in masterclasses, festivals, and competitions across Europe.
Aidan is passionate about developing strong musical foundations and encouraging students through performance.

Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, 

Robson Rocha

Robson Rocha is a Brazilian guitarist, composer, and arranger with over 15 years of professional experience in jazz, Brazilian, and contemporary instrumental music. A graduate of the BA in Jazz Performance programme at Newpark Music Centre, Dublin, he has built an international career performing across Ireland and Europe. Robson brings a creative and versatile approach to teaching, encouraging strong technique, musical expression, and stylistic exploration.

Violin

Irina Coverda

Irina Coverda teaches violin on Mondays and brings over four decades of experience as a performer and educator. She studied at the Moldovan National Academy of Music and the Chisinau College of Music. Irina is dedicated to developing strong technique and a lifelong love of music.

Drums

Sam Martin

Sam Martin teaches drums on Thursdays and has a diverse background in music performance and production. He holds a BA in Media Production Management and Higher National Diplomas in Music Management, Event Organisation, and Contemporary Music Performance.

Guitar, Drums, Vocal

Ciara Brady

Ciara Brady teaches guitar, singing, and drums on Mondays. She studied at Maynooth University and has performed internationally as part of major cultural events and collaborations. Ciara brings creativity, performance experience, and enthusiasm to her teaching.

Vocal

Dearbhla Walsh

Dearbhla Walsh teaches voice on Thursdays and brings extensive experience as both a professional singer and vocal educator. She holds teaching diplomas with honours from Victoria College London and the Leinster School of Music & Drama, and studied voice at the DIT Conservatory of Music with Veronica Dunne and Mary Brennan. Dearbhla has performed widely in opera, concerts, and recordings across Ireland and Europe, and is passionate about developing confident, expressive singers.