Accordionist Elena Fainshtein will present a workshop and conduct at the 2019 NAA Convention in March. Elena will be conducting the Mix youth /adult orchestra on March 9, 2019 at 3.30 PM. Their program will include:
1. America the Beautiful – arrangement for orchestra… by Elena and Gregory
2. Accordionist playing Jazz, Derbenko
3. Let’s Dance the polka in my arrangement from Palmer/Hughes book
4. Yankee Doodle
In addition, Elene will lead a workshop: “Teaching Music with Passion” . Elena formed the “Happy Fingers Accordion Orchestra” in 2013 when I” began directing a group of musicians, some new & others more seasoned, who equally expressed the love of the accordion.Through our shared determination & collective practice, we have performed in various venues, including my students’ semi-annual recitals, The Accordion Club, and at the Plano Accordion Convention.”
Elena and her husband, Gregory, are a wonderful duo together performing all types of music in a dynamic and engaging way. Greg Kligiewicz said, “Elena and Gregory are among the most exciting and talented accordionists that I have had the pleasure of hearing. They are each virtuoso bayanists , but the magic really begins when they combine as a duet. Their beautiful knack for matching dynamics and attack is delightful. With a repertoire ranging from classical, to jazz, to traditional, you will never tire of listening to this couple. Cleanly executed runs, perfectly interlaced passages, and interesting harmonies are hallmarks of the Fainshteins.”
From the NAA website: Teaching Music with a Passion! Saturday 2:30 pm. By Norman and Sharon Seaton (Doctors of Education): Elena Fainshtein has developed an action-driven technique for teaching music to students of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.Elena’s teaching style involves all kinds of movements, stories, flash cards, and symbols. Adults and young children alike enjoy Elena’s teaching techniques while learning more music in a simplified method. Words cannot describe her teaching; you must experience it!
Who should attend Elena’s “Passion” workshop? Everyone including teachers, beginning students, and experienced musicians who want to refresh their basic skill sets in the musical world! Don’t bring your instrument to this session: Just bring your smile, you will laugh, you will play the games and without notice, you will learn a lot!
2. Concert by Musical Expressions Studio Band Saturday 3:30 pm.
The Musical Expression Studio that is based in Plano, Texas, will be showcasing students of all ages on Saturday at 3:30 pm. This session will include both band selections and solos.
Elena Fainshtein is a professional musician. Elena’s musical instrument of choice is the Bayan (also known as the chromatic button accordion), she started to play it at the age of five. She attended a school for Musically Gifted Children in Minsk, Belarus. At the age of 15 she was accepted to Musical College in Minsk, graduating with highest honors. After music college she attended the Belorussian Academy of Music and graduated in 1987.
Elena has been teaching piano and accordion for over 30 years, giving lessons in three different languages. She worked with children and adults in Belarus, then Israel, and in the United States for the last 15 years. Plano, Texas is her current home and she works in her private home studio, called “Musical Expressions”, where she provide private Accordion and button (bayan) accordion lessons, including accordion Skype lessons. She also established, leads, and conducts various accordion orchestras. Elena loves to share her passion for music with everyone!
For further information:
Elena Fainshtein
Phone: 469-450-6153
E-mail: elena.fainshtein@gmail.com
