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Taisiya Losmakova

Violinist

Taisiya Losmakova

About Taisiya

Taisiya Losmakova is an internationally acclaimed violinist and former Concertmaster of the Presidential Orchestra of the Republic of Belarus, with a performance career spanning Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.

She began her elite training at the Republican Gymnasium-College of the Belarusian State Academy of Music and graduated from the Belarusian State Academy of Music, where she studied under distinguished professors Eduard Kuchinsky and Regina Krivel. During her formative years, she won numerous national and international competitions and performed as a soloist with the Belarusian State Philharmonic, performing Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

Taisiya has performed at globally recognized festivals such as Musica Mundi and collaborated with world-renowned artists including Maxim Vengerov and Misha Maisky. From 2019 to 2021, she served as Concertmaster of the Presidential Orchestra, recording featured solos and leading performances across classical, chamber, pop, jazz, and theatrical productions.

After relocating to the United States, she earned her Master of Music in Performance from Temple University’s Boyer College of Music, studying under internationally respected pedagogues Eduard Schmieder and Lambert Orkis, and participating in masterclasses with Albert Markov and Dmitri Berlinsky.

Her career has taken her to premier venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Baryshnikov Arts Center, and the Kimmel Center. She continues to collaborate with leading ensembles such as Manhattan Opera Studio, New Amsterdam Opera, Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra.

Through TalentED, Taisiya mentors emerging violinists and musicians, offering high-level technical guidance, performance preparation, and strategic career insight drawn from experience at the highest levels of the international music world.

What a session looks like

Every mentor runs their sessions a little differently, but most conversations follow a structure like this.

First 5 min
Your musical path
You'll talk about your music, influences, and where you are in your journey with writing, recording, releasing, or performing.
Next 10 min
Song or project feedback
Your mentor may listen to your tracks, review recent releases, or discuss songwriting, production, and artistic direction.
Next 10 min
Navigating the music world
Topics may include collaboration, releasing music, building an audience, and developing a sustainable creative practice.
Last 5 min
Clarifying direction
You'll use the final part of the session to reflect on the discussion and clarify a few areas you may want to focus on next.

Ways to Work With Taisiya

30-minute 1:1 sessions

How many sessions? · 30 min each

Pick your first session now. Book each of the others after the one before it.

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Mentors cannot accept payment to advise users on obtaining grants, jobs, contracts, casting decisions, admissions, or other opportunities that the mentor personally evaluates or can materially influence.

What you'll walk away with
  • Targeted technical feedback to elevate tone, precision, and control
  • Clear guidance on strengthening stage presence and musical expression
  • Preparation strategies for auditions, competitions, or major performances
  • Insight into how professional orchestras and ensembles evaluate musicians
  • A focused action plan to accelerate your artistic and career development

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What do I get after the session?
Every session includes a personalised summary and clear next steps sent to your email within 48 hours of the session completing.
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