About Yelena
I was first introduced to music very early in my life at the age of 5. Actually, I learned to read musical notes before I could read written words. Even at such a young age, it was clear that music was my greatest passion.

I went to Music College to start work on my Bachelor ’s Degree in piano, pedagogy and music theory. It was during these years that I first began teaching piano and group music lessons in a music school.

I wanted very much continue my studies and decided to go for an advanced degree. I was accepted as student in a prestigious Russian conservatory. Even as a busy student, I continued teaching children to play the piano. I received my Master’s Degree in Music and graduated with the conservatory’s Highest Standard of Excellence.

 When I eventually relocated to Seattle, Washington, I once again began piano instruction for young children. It was during this time that I enriched my teaching methods with some unique and exciting training programs developed here in America. These experiences further validated my credentials as a qualified instructor who excels in providing piano lessons to young students ranging from the very beginner to upper intermediate level.

Just recently I moved to Eagle and open my home based Dancing Fingers Studio in a very convenient location of Eagle (Brookwood neighborhood, near downtown Eagle). My studio is equipped with a gorgeous Kawai Grand Piano as well as with amazing Clavinova CVP 405, and other electronic keyboards and music lab.|

During my entire teaching career, I stayed with teaching children. It is important to me to give a child the opportunity to play, learn, and understand the joys of music.

Yelena’s specialties:              

• Children are my specialty. You have every right to expect a qualified piano instructor who sets an achievable standard of excellence.
• Nurturing an atmosphere of discovering, learning and appreciating music
• Personalized lessons
• Combining time honored classical teaching techniques with the newest high-tech methodologies
• Encourage learning through peer bonding. Children learn faster and better when they receive one-on-one instruction in combination with a scheduled partner lesson

It is my goal to provide step-by-step musical training, which will aid in the growth of the child’s inner music and enhance all future musical activities.