Meet our founder
Dr. Anastasia Dedik, Founder of Prima Music Academy
Dr. Anastasia Dedik is an award-winning concert pianist celebrated for her commanding stage presence, expressive artistry, and remarkable versatility as a soloist, chamber musician, and collaborative pianist. Acclaimed for her “flawless and memorable” performances and praised for her “authentically Russian pianism,” she has established herself as an artist of exceptional musical depth and technical brilliance.
300+
Prima Trio performances across 23 states
2007
Fischoff Grand Prize and Gold Medal
DMA
Summa Cum Laude, Rutgers University
A native of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Dr. Dedik has performed at distinguished venues including Carnegie Hall, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Great Philharmonic Hall of the Saint Petersburg Philharmonia among others. She has appeared as soloist with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, NYCA Symphony Orchestra, Oberlin Orchestra and her performances have been featured on RAI Television in Italy, NDR Deutsche Welle TV/Radio in Germany, as well as NBC’s Law & Order in an episode of Special Victims Unit performing Beethoven’s Appassionata.
An accomplished chamber musician, Dr. Dedik is the co-founder of the acclaimed Prima Trio, alongside Boris Allakhverdyan, Principal Clarinetist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and violinist Dr. Gulia Gurevich. In 2007, the ensemble won both the Grand Prize and the Senior String Division Gold Medal at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. The trio went on to present more than 300 performances across 23 states and release its album, PRIMA.
A laureate of numerous international piano competitions, including the Bösendorfer & Yamaha USASU International Piano Competition and the San Jose International Piano Competition, Dr. Dedik is recognized for performances that combine technical mastery with profound emotional insight. Her repertoire spans the great Romantic tradition while embracing chamber music, vocal collaborations, and contemporary works, making her a sought-after recitalist and collaborative artist.
Dr. Dedik studied on full merit scholarships at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, Oberlin Conservatory, and The Juilliard School, and earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree, Summa Cum Laude, from Rutgers University in 2026.
In addition to her international performing career, Dr. Dedik is the Founder and Artistic Director of Prima Music Foundation, Founder and CEO of Prima Music Academy in New York City, Artistic Director of the Prima Music Summer Piano Camp and Concerto Competition, a faculty member at Berkshire Music School, and an official Steinway Educational Partner. She pours her heart and knowledge into creating opportunities for talented young pianists. For her, mentoring the next generation is both a passion and a way to give back for the guidance and opportunities that helped shape her own musical journey.
Dr. Dedik continues to perform throughout the United States and Europe, captivating audiences with her artistic integrity, compelling storytelling, and profound emotional connection.
