Yelena Balabanova is truly an accomplished individual in her profession. Yelena instructs, performs, lectures and even tutors piano students on Skype. She works with her students in areas of efficient practicing as well as overcoming stage fright and anxiety. Not only does she hold a PhD in Musical Arts, but she also holds an International Masters Degree in Public Speaking. Yelena has been a lover of music since the age of 3-4. Although very involved with music in Washington State, Yelena would like to branch out on an international level. She is currently writing a book that she hopes to be published this year.