Irina was raised in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where her musical journey began at the V.A. Uspensky School of Music for Gifted Children. She was awarded a full scholarship to the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan and was subsequently employed by the National Symphony Orchestra. In 2005, she toured throughout Uzbekistan and later performed in Moscow under the baton of conductor Vladimir Neimer.

After earning her Bachelor’s degree, Irina joined the chamber orchestra Soloists of Uzbekistan, where she performed as a soloist and gained extensive orchestral experience over the course of ten years. Seeking to advance her education, she moved to the United States.

Irina continued her studies at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, on a full scholarship, studying under renowned violinist Elmar Oliveira. While at Lynn, she performed with the Lynn Philharmonia, the Palm Beach Symphony, and the Miami Symphony Orchestra.

In recent years, she has performed with orchestras including the Frost Symphony Orchestra, South Florida Symphony, Venice Symphony, and Symphony of the Americas, and has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Sergei Babayan, Zuill Bailey, Pinchas Zukerman and Gerard Schwarz.

Most recently, Irina completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, where she defended and published her dissertation titled Uzbek Influences in Violin String Repertoire.
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While at Frost, she gave numerous solo recitals and was a fellow at the Henry Mancini Institute. She also participated in masterclasses with distinguished violinists including Elmar Oliveira, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, and Pinchas Zukerman. In February 2025, she was a featured guest artist at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall) for the Miami Fine Arts Academy.

Irina began teaching at the age of 17. She has taught violin, piano, and guitar, and has held faculty positions at Parkland Academy, Vivace Music Academy, and Miami Fine Arts Academy. Her students have performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and the New World Center.

She is the founder and owner of Irina Music LLC, offering performances for solo recitals, chamber ensembles, and special events throughout Florida. She has collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Smokey Robinson, and Liz Callaway.