This page is updated as more questions become more frequently asked:

Q: Are you left-handed?
A: Yes.

Q: When did you start playing?
A: When I turned six.

Q: Who are your favorite composers?
A: That changes all the time, but Rachmaninoff is always among them.

Q: Do you always perform on Steinway pianos?
A: Yes, if I can help it.

Q: Can you look at my video and critique my playing?
A: I'm sorry, but no, for two reasons: 1. I don't have time.  2. Critiquing is not what I do.

Q: Do you always play in heels?
A: Yes. I don’t own flats.

Q: May I use your music for my project?
A: Possibly.  Send a request with a description of your project to License [at] LolaAstanova [dot] com, and my team will help you figure out licensing questions.

Q: Do you give lessons?
A: No. (No patience + bad temper)

Q: Can I ask for your advice about piano playing?
A: Yes.  Preferably, HERE.

Q: Are Hanon exercises helpful?
A: Don’t know, never used them.

Q: I'm a composer.  Can I send you my work?
A: Unfortunately, no.  (Unless we spoke about it or I asked for it.)

Q: Is sheet music for your compositions available?
A: Yes. HERE.

Q: I don’t hear the original tune in your pop arrangements?
A: Good, you have a lot of music discoveries still ahead then.