Irina Bendetsky is widely recognized as a talented and dedicated teacher. Her students have won numerous competitions, including
- Salzburg Grand Prize Virtuoso
- Paderewski Piano Academy Masterclass & Festival
- Danube International Concerto Materclass & Competition
- Helen B. Goodlin Scholarship Competition
- Texas State International Piano Festival
- Lansum International Music Festival
- International Concerto Competition in Long Island
- Colorado Music Festival
- US New Star Piano Competition
- American Fine Arts Festival “International Golden Era Music” Competition
- American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition
- American Protégé International Competition of Romantic Music
- Young Gifted Musician Festival “The Passion of International Music” Competition
- Los Angeles Young Pianist Competition
- San Diego Youth Symphony Conservatory Program
- San Diego Hot Shots Young Artist Competition
- Temecula Valley Symphony Young Artist Competition
- San Diego Concerto Competition
- Heart of A Child Benefit Festival
In 2019, Ms. Bendetsky began to expand her teaching repertoire with remote teaching sessions. In 2020, Ms. Bendetsky’s students won 4 first place prizes and 1 second place prize at the Online Prima Volta Music Competition.
Ms. Bendetsky’s 2018–2019 honors include
- First Place, Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition, Intermediate (age 13-15)
- First Place, Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition, Young Musicians (age 8 and under)
- Second Place, Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition, Junior (age 9-12)
- First Place, Elite International Music Competition, Intermediate (age 12-14)
Ms. Bendetsky’s students have also performed in concert halls in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York (Carnegie Hall), Colorado, Texas, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Luxembourg, and Russia, appearing solo and with orchestra.
