About Us
Stamford’s finest piano studio!
Studio Owner and Teacher.
Raised and educated in Russia and Stamford resident since 1995, I am dedicated to sharing the gift of music with young people throughout our community. I’ve been teaching piano for the last 35 years blending classical Russian and European music school with contemporary music and fun for my students. I graduated with a Bachelor of Music, Piano Major from Musical College, and then with Master in Music Education from Pedagogical Institute.
My goals are to open, nurture, and help your child to develop his or her musical talents. I make every effort to motivate, educate and encourage my students to reach their individual potential.
The goal of each class is to create a positive, fun, relaxed learning atmosphere for musical as well as emotional and intellectual stimulation. Friendships develop and the joy of sharing music is experienced.
Why Lena’s Piano Studio?
My Mission
- My primary goal is to teach students how to learn.
- Teaching must be matched to the student’s learning style, not learning matched to the teacher’s teaching style. Therefore, teaching style, curriculum, and approach must be flexible, varied, and individual.
- Empowerment is the key to motivation. Motivation is not something the teacher does to a student; it is something the student does to himself. The teacher’s part is to introduce possibilities.
These foundations of my interaction with students:
- I’ll never be angry if you ask a question.
- I’ll never be angry if you make a mistake.
- I’ll be upset only if you don’t try. If you won’t try, I can’t teach you.
- If you don’t understand, it’s my fault, not yours. It’s my job to teach you in a way you understand.
- Attempting is often more important than succeeding.
These other ideas are also paramount in my teaching:
- Music is a joy.
- Music lessons should be fun. They are a privilege, not a punishment or a requirement. If we’re not having fun, something is wrong.
- Piano study isn’t always going to be easy, but it always should be satisfying.
- I emphasize initiative and self-direction.
- I encourage exploration and creativity.
- I show the student respect and affection.
Contact Us – Join my happy students
My piano studio is conveniently located at 148 Redmont Rd, Stamford CT, just two minutes from Merritt Parkway and High Ridge Road.