About Founder Oksana® Kolesnikova

Oksana® Kolesnikova is a Russian-born American pianist, composer, educator, and entrepreneur, widely recognized for her achievements in music performance, education, and business leadership. As CEO of Oksana® Management Group, Inc. (OMG, Inc.), Oksana® Enrichment Programs, and the Oksana® Foundation, she has built a multifaceted career that bridges the arts and education sectors.

Oksana®’s passion for piano began at age five after her family relocated from Siberia to Kazakhstan. By nine, she was already winning music competitions. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, her family emigrated to St. Petersburg, Florida, seeking greater opportunities. While attending St. Petersburg College, she won the Florida State Young Artists Symposium Competition, earning a scholarship to Florida State University, where she graduated with honors in 2001.

Her entrepreneurial journey started in Florida, performing at events and on the Home Shopping Network, steadily building a fan base. In 1999, she met her future husband and manager, Alex, whose partnership helped expand her career nationally and internationally. In 2003, Oksana® became the first Russian-American female pianist to entertain U.S. troops overseas, completing two world tours for the U.S. Navy’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department, and performed for UN officials in New York.

After becoming a U.S. citizen in 2006, Oksana® moved to Beverly Hills, California, where she was the resident pianist at The Polo Lounge in The Beverly Hills Hotel from 2006 to 2013. During this period, she performed for celebrities and taught piano lessons to both adults and children, further expanding her network and reputation.

Recognizing the need for quality educational programs, Oksana® founded the Oksana® School of Music under OMG, Inc., which won the 2014 Best of Beverly Hills Award. She pioneered remote lessons via Skype and developed partnerships with schools, offering music, language, and academic tutoring. By 2019, her enrichment programs involved dozens of instructors, hundreds of students, and partnerships with 12 schools in Southern California. She launched a franchise model to expand her programs nationally and internationally.

In 2020, Oksana® established the Oksana® Foundation, a nonprofit providing extracurricular education to underprivileged families. She continues to mentor piano students, compose, and perform at special events. Oksana® has released eight albums, with her “Free Floating” CD winning the 2010 Best Classical Album of the Year on SoloPiano.com, and her YouTube channel, “Oksanabella,” amassing nearly 4 million views to date.

In 2020 Oksana Kolesnikova, CEO/Founder of Oksana® Franchising International, Inc., has also been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.

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