CHESTNUT HILL, MA, February 10, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Yelena Prizant has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Prizant is a distinguished figure in the realm of classical piano and music theory, celebrated for her expertise and dedication to music education. As the director and founder of the European Music Academy since 2010, she has been instrumental in shaping the institution's vision and curriculum. Her leadership has fostered an environment where students are encouraged to explore their musical potential through innovative teaching methods. Prior to this role, she served as the director and program coordinator at the European Piano School, Boston Organ and Piano in Natick, Massachusetts, from 1996 to 2010. During her tenure, she developed comprehensive programs that integrated classical training with modern pedagogical approaches.

Ms. Prizant's career began at the Tallinn Conservatory, now known as the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, where she was a pianist from 1990 to 1993. Her early experiences in Estonia laid the foundation for her future endeavors in music education and performance. Throughout her career, she has been an active chamber music performer and recitalist, showcasing a diverse repertoire that spans both classical and contemporary works. She has performed with esteemed orchestras such as the Bachanalia Chamber Orchestra, European Strings and CMF of NE and has participated in piano duos with Jakov Jakoulov at festivals across Europe and New England.

A member of the New England Piano Teachers Association Inc. and the Massachusetts Music Teachers Association, Ms. Prizant is committed to advancing the field of music education. Her innovative piano method emphasizes a deep understanding of music, guiding students through a journey that not only hones their technical skills but also instills a genuine love for music. Many of her students have emerged with beautifully refined piano skills after years of dedicated practice under her mentorship. What brings her joy as a teacher is to see that the approach to mastering music when using the method of her mentors, from years of studying piano pedagogy in Soviet Russia, creates an exciting environment of music making. It evokes intellectual curiosity and develops endurance in facing challenges.

Ms. Prizant's educational background is rooted in her studies at prestigious institutions. She earned a master's degree in piano performance, chamber music performance and piano pedagogy from the Estonian State Conservatory in Tallinn, Estonia, in 1990. Prior to that, she completed a bachelor's degree in the same fields at the Rimsky-Korsakov Saint Petersburg State Conservatory in 1983. These academic achievements have been pivotal in shaping her teaching philosophy and approach.

In addition to her teaching and performance career, Ms. Prizant's creative works include her song "Ivan's Quest" that was included in an interactive course on Russian folklore in 2015. She also made film about her mentor in 2023, titled "Musician, Pedagogue, Scholar" about renowned piano professor Dr. Faina Bryanskaya (1930-2018). She taught at Longy Conservatory of Music in Cambridge, MA as well as the Saint Petersburg State Conservatory before immigrating to the U.S. During her tenure at Longy, Dr. Bryanskaya published six books on the method of studying the piano. The film was made over the course of two years in collaboration with Alexander Izbitser. Ms. Prizant's work has been recognized with honorable certificates, underscoring her contributions to both music education and cultural projects.

Outside of her professional life, Ms. Prizant is devoted to her family, including her spouse and their two children. She enjoys taking her students to professional concerts, enriching their musical experiences beyond the classroom. Her short and long term goals as a piano and theory teacher are to help students learn about their creative self and develop refined instrumental skills. As part of studying the piano through the method that integrates music theory, students attend professional musicians' recitals. One of the most important steps in becoming a musician is to develop a performance skill. Her students participate in master classes with renowned concert pianist Alexander Izbitser.

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