― MUSIC / PIANO EDUCATION
A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PIANO TEACHING
Elena's unique approach to teaching goes beyond simply playing the piano; it aims to create a holistic, imaginative and student-centric educational environment that supports the well-being and growth of each individual student.
She believes that education is the key to personal development and the improvement of society and that her students should strive for personal growth and development so that they can become positive role models for others.
Elena's teaching method is designed to foster students' love of learning, independent thinking and a sense of responsibility for their own growth and development.
Here are some key elements of Elena's teaching style:
- INDIVIDUALISED LEARNING: Elena understands that each student has a unique learning style and strengths, offering an educational path tailored to meet their individual needs and goals. The flexibility of this educational approach makes it possible to teach all age groups and all levels.
- FOCUS ON TECHNIQUE: Elena places great importance on proper technique, particularly on the use of the wrist and arm in piano playing and works with her students to develop the technical skills they need to play comfortably and without injuring themselves. With due study, discipline and the right, practical guidance, everyone is capable of achieving high levels of technical proficiency.
- EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION: Elena thinks piano playing should be based on a deep understanding of the music being performed, resulting from an overall knowledge of music literature and musical analysis, as well as the exploration of various cultural domains, from humanities to science. By gaining a deeper understanding of the music being performed, students can appreciate the music more fully and make more informed decisions about how to perform.
- ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WIDER CULTURAL WORLD: Elena believes in the importance of inspiring her students to embrace a wide range of cultural and life experiences and encourages them to engage with domains of culture and knowledge beyond classical music. The study of music is seen as a process of personal reflection and self-discovery, essential to personal growth and development.
- Overall, Elena's holistic approach to piano teaching is designed to awaken and foster students’ imagination, critical thinking, love of learning and sense of responsibility for their own growth and development.
― MUSIC / RECORDINGS
WHY RECORDINGS
As an independent artist, Elena is committed to creating a recorded portfolio reflecting her own
musical vision. Elena would transmit her musical vision through recordings made to be shared with
and inspirational to future generations.
Elena believes the recording studio is a place where she can fully express and document her musical
ideas, free from the limitations of live performance.
WHY INDEPENDENT
Elena chose to be independent for several reasons:
- CREATIVE CONTROL: this allows her to maintain complete control over her artistic vision. She doesn't have to conform to the expectations or demands of a market, especially in terms of repertoire and production times.
- FLEXIBILITY: being independent allows her to work on a piece of music as much as needed, without any external pressure that would impact on quality.
- AUTHENTICITY: being independent means not being driven by trends or commercial considerations, but simply working on what she finds true to her own vision.
Elena‘s recordings are available on her YOUTUBE CHANNEL and on SPOTIFY.
You can support Elena’s recording legacy by supporting her on PATREON.