Bachelor of Music from the Manhattan School of Music in Classical Piano Performance, Master of Music in Music Education, private studies in Vocal Performance
Can accompany singers, choruses, instrumentalists.
Elena Heimur has taught at many music & art academies throughout the New York City vicinity. She is currently on the performing arts faculty at the College of Staten Island at The City University of New York teaching vocal and piano performance while she also maintains a private studio. As well, Ms. Heimur is affiliated with The Steinway Teacher & Educational Partner Program in piano & vocal performance. Many of her students have not only won various vocal competitions and talent pageants, but are singing professionally in opera, musical theater and in concert, both in the United States and abroad.
Ms. Heimur has designed and implemented curriculum that focuses on vocal and piano performance, acting, and stage performances for high potential students. She develops tailored lesson plans based on student aptitude and needs. She collaborates often with a team of faculty to organize student-led Young Artist performances and recitals, & participates in faculty concerts at The College of Staten Island.
She is the owner and manager of The Manhattan Voice & Piano Studios in New York City, targeting students in early to advanced levels of development.
Elena received a Teaching Recognition Award from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (Washington, DC) for having the most significant influence on student artistic development and is a Steinway Educational Teaching Partner.