Elena Panova
Piano Teacher and Performer
Unwavering dedication to student success and achievement, Elena Panova’s students not only reach the pinnacle of musical ability, performing at venues like Carnegie Hall, but they also develop a lifelong passion for learning and joy in music-making. This focus on excellence and enjoyment makes Elena a highly sought-after educator in the Princeton area.
Results and Testimonials
What parents and students say:
Thank you so much for being such a great piano teacher! I feel like I’ve improved so much because of your instructions and always look forward to my lessons with you. Without your guidance , I know that I wouldn’t be the pianist I am today. I'm so glad you are my teacher and i am excited to learn more from you!
Matthew Lim
Dear Elena! We are so grateful we found you! Thank you for always supporting Matthew and encouraging his love of music and learning and helping him to reach new heights.
He really, really, really loves playing and especially learning from such a wonderfully gifted and supportive teacher. There are not enough words to express how grateful we are to have such a special and caring teacher. Matthew has flourished under your guidance and it have been a real pleasure to witness his musical grout and confidence. Unfold under your tutelage. Thank you for allowing him freedom to explore his passion. We look forward for another year to come!
Jinny Lim , Matthew’s mother
Thank you for being a great teacher! We’ve had a great time and learned a lot from you this year.
Erik and Niklas Shkuda
They’ve grown so much as musicians this year! Thank you for all your help prepping Niklas for the scholarship audition-it was a wonderful experience.
Erik and Niklas mother
Thank you for being such a wonderful piano teacher! The last several years with you have been so much fun and have helped me become a better pianist then i ever thought I could be. You taught ne so many things about piano and just life in general. I'm so grateful for that: creativity, passion, and so much more. I will always keep playing piano-thank you for teaching me so many beautiful pieces.
Saanvi Bhagwat
Thank you for teaching me piano all these years. I have learned so much from you. Your passion for music and teaching is always inspiring. Thank you for your patience and encouragement during every lesson and for pushing me to do my best and compete. Thank you for teaching me how to play with feelings and how to embrace the music. You have helped me become the person I am today and I will always be grateful!
Charissa Oswari
I took piano lessons with Mrs. Panova for 7 years, from age 7 to 14. During that time, I began composing music and had the privilege of performing my own pieces at various places, including Carnegie Hall and multiple venues in Vienna, Austria. Mrs. Panova accompanied my family to every recital - even those in Europe - to support me on my music journey. Without her incredible teaching and mentorship, none of my musical accomplishments would have been possible. To this day, music is a huge part of my life, and I attribute much of that to my time as Mrs. Panova’s student. While she is undoubtedly a fantastic teacher, she is an even better person. Through our travels, Mrs. Panova became family, and I’m so glad we still see each other and stay in touch to this day!
Christopher Suarez
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Piano Performer
Sky Caravan - piano-violin duo.
Elena performs in the piano-violin duo "Sky Caravan" with Milena Dawidowicz. You won’t be able to sit still while listening to their exciting, uplifting, and cheerful folk music of Gypsy and Eastern Europe. For over 20 years, Sky Caravan has captivated audiences at venues like Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, National Arts Club, and many cultural centers and libraries.
Sky Caravan's repertoire includes Gypsy, Hungarian, and Romanian folk tunes, alongside classical pieces influenced by folk melodies from composers such as C. Dinicu, V. Monti, Jenő Hubay, C. Porumbescu, and Y. Krein.
Watch more performances videos at media page.
Elena Panova
Piano Teacher and Performer
Unwavering dedication to student success and achievement, Elena Panova’s students not only reach the pinnacle of musical ability, performing at venues like Carnegie Hall, but they also develop a lifelong passion for learning and joy in music-making. This focus on excellence and enjoyment makes Elena a highly sought-after educator in the Princeton area.