Irina Jacob is a qualified music teacher and accompanist. She has completed 17 years of specialized music education and holds a Diploma of Piano Teacher and Accompanist from Russian State Rachmaninov Conservatory. Irina taught piano and music theory in the Russian Music Academy and later at her private music studio in Canada and internationally. The majority of her students who took internationally recognized music exams consistently achieved excellent results. Many of them received Awards and Diplomas in regional music competitions and festivals. She is a Registered Music Teacher with the Associate Board of Royal Schools of Music (London) and the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association.