"Without music life would be a mistake"

- Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

Along with keeping busy as a performer, Ms. Beriyeva has been a devoted piano teacher with having over 10 years of teaching experience. Currently, Ms. Beriyeva teaches privately.

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~Philosophy~

I'd like to welcome students of all ages to my studio. I believe, there is no age limit for discovering one's talent and passion towards music. All levels are welcome!

I do not believe in student-stereotypes! In my opinion, each and every single student deserves an individual attention. I try to develop personal relationship with all of my students as I believe - that IS the key to OUR success. My students' success is my success as well!

Having studied piano at the Tbilisi State Conservatory in Republic of Georgia and the New England Conservatory, I have experienced both "old-school" and "new-school" approaches to piano playing, both of which have profoundly impacted the way I play and teach. In my homeland, I studied under comparatively strict teachers who encouraged me to master the Russian school of playing. At New England Conservatory though, I felt encouraged to develop my own, personal style of performing. Throughout my teaching career, I began developing a pedagogy that mixes elements of both schools, and I found that my students were quite receptive to it. In studio lessons, I emphasize the importance acquiring a foundation - learning an established tradition of piano performance practice while simultaniously encouraging students to break away from that tradition to some degree, to become artist-performers/innovators grounded in tradition.

~Testimonials~

"Yelena Beriyeva is a fantastic teacher, mentor and friend. She touches upon every detail that will help one to improve and perform well. She is easily approachable and willing to challenge you. I have had a great experience working with and learning from her"

-Samantha Grant, New England Conservatory Prep. School

"Yelena is a very talented musician, and it translated into a meaningful and worthwhile experience for me as a student. She is passionate about music, and it inpired me to push myself"

-Ambika Jayakumar, New England Conservatory Prep. School