Welcome!
Elaine Rombola Aveni is a pianist and teacher who works with students of all ages and levels of experience. She has been teaching piano for more than 20 years; her approach to lessons, while backed by rigorous conservatory training, is sensitive to the individual needs, abilities, and interests of each student.
A native of Los Angeles transplanted to the Boston area, Elaine earned degrees in Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory (B.Mus.) and New England Conservatory (M.Mus.). As a performer, she has a particular love for new music and has worked with many living composers, premiering a great number of new solo and chamber works. From 2005-2016 she was Program Director for Stephen Drury's Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice at NEC.
She continues to perform solo and chamber music, as part of RAHA Duo with violist Amelia Hollander Ames, as well as with large ensembles around Boston such as the Callithumpian Consort and Sound Icon, with recent performances at the ICA and at NEC.
Appearances
Studio Openings
Elaine is now accepting new students for private lessons. All ages and abilities welcome, offering 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons.
All lessons are presently taught remotely, via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime.
To inquire send a message.
News and Events
Elaine demonstrated and performed pieces from John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes at ICA Boston as part of the exhibition Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 1933-1957. Read more at the ICA website.
At ICA Boston, Elaine performed on the musical sculpture “Os Musicos” — part of a large exhibition on the work of twin Brazillian street artists Os Gemeos. Read a review by Big Red and Shiny.
Elaine's recording Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, Ives is now available on CD and mp3.
Both are offered for purchase here on Listen page, where you can hear samples from this record and other recent recordings and projects.