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My name is Elena Shagalov Drabkin. I teach piano to children and adults of
all levels, from beginners to intermediate to advanced students. I have
been teaching piano for over 20 years, first starting in Moscow, Russia, then,
upon relocating to the United States, on the Boston's North Shore.
Currently my studio is located in Clifton area of Marblehead,
Massachusetts.
I love to teach and to share my experience and knowledge with my students.
I feel the necessity to carry on to the next generations the traditions of
music education that I received. I strongly believe that classical music is
providing a person with a unique experience of spiritual enrichment.
I maintain individual approach to each of my students by taking into
careful consideration his or her abilities, disposition, and previous
musical experience. Thus I make sure that each of my students is studying
at a comfortable, yet not too slow, pace. I always respect the musical
taste and preferences of my students and allow intermediate and advanced
students to choose pieces to play if they wish to do so. For beginners and
those students who prefer to rely on my choice of music I do my best to
select the pieces that suit their personality and provide valuable learning
experience. The repertoire of my students includes works by classical
composers from Bach to Prokofiev, as well as jazz pieces, popular songs and
music from movies.
I strive to help my students develop their musical intelligence and genuine
love for music. As a result, music theory, ear training, and understanding
of the elements of style as well as historical context of the particular
works are all important parts of the lessons. My goal is not just to teach my
students "to strike the right keys at the right time", but to
guide them into the world of the endless beauty that music brings us, to
teach them to concentrate on listening and appreciate every sound they
play.
While I allow the participation in the recitals to be completely optional,
I strongly encourage my students to perform in public. Studio recitals for
families and friends are held twice a year. Each time they turn out to be
truly exiting and joyous occasions for the performers and the audience, as
well as rewarding experience for me.
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