Elena

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Music/Dance
Instruments:  Voice & Piano
Teaches in: Sonoma County

I started my musical journey at a young age, attending music school in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and performing in the Mariinsky Opera House as a part of Children’s Choir. Traveling to different countries and festivals, and working with world-famous musicians, made me fall in love with the world of musical theatre.

I finished St. Petersburg Institute of Culture with a degree in theatre directing, which provided me with valuable teaching, directing and acting experience. After that, I continued performing in musical projects as an actress, started working in a theatre studio as a singing teacher, and director of musical numbers. I also worked in the “Baltic House” Theatre in Saint Petersburg, where was writing scripts for theatrical productions for kids, was acting and helping organizing theatrical festivals.

I work as a voice and piano instructor, I also teach the “Music Fun Time” program for toddlers and lead spring/summer camps. I take singing and piano lessons myself constantly to develop as a musician, organize gigs and love to collaborate with other musicians.

Music brings me endless joy, always comforts me, and gives me hope in challenging times. I love music with all my heart and want to spread this love around. I truly believe that singing or playing instruments should be available for everyone as it is the deepest way to connect to your emotions, express your feelings and feel all the love of the world.