About

Elena Kolevska
Elena Kolevska
Music Educator • Author • Creator

About Me

Hi, I’m Elena Kolevska — a music educator, content creator, children’s music author, and private piano and voice teacher based in Illinois.

Music has always been more than notes on a page for me. It is a way to build confidence, creativity, discipline, and joy — whether I’m working with a child at the piano, a voice student finding a new sound, or a classroom full of young musicians discovering how music works.

I bring over a decade of experience as a K–8 music teacher, along with private teaching, curriculum design, and digital content creation, to everything I do.


Private Piano & Voice Lessons

I offer private piano and voice lessons for students who want to grow musically while building confidence and strong foundations.

My teaching style is:

  • Encouraging and structured
  • Clear, patient, and goal-oriented
  • Adapted to each student’s pace and personality

Lessons focus on:

  • Technique and healthy musicianship
  • Reading music with understanding
  • Musical expression and confidence
  • Enjoyment, not pressure

Whether a student is just beginning or continuing a musical journey, my goal is to help each learner feel capable, motivated, and proud of progress.


Music Explained – YouTube Channel

I run the Music Explained YouTube channel, where I break down music concepts in a way that actually makes sense.

The channel is designed for:

  • Students who want clarity
  • Teachers looking for engaging explanations
  • Parents supporting music learning at home

Videos focus on:

  • Music theory made simple
  • Composer stories
  • Classroom-ready explanations
  • Practical musical understanding

Everything I create is rooted in real classroom experience — not just theory, but what actually works with kids.


Children’s Music Books

I’m also the author of several children’s music books published on Amazon.

These books:

  • Teach real music concepts through story
  • Use age-appropriate language and humor
  • Support classroom learning and home reading
  • Help kids understand music, not just memorize facts

Each book is written with both students and teachers in mind — engaging enough for kids, accurate enough for educators.


Music Teaching Resources

For fellow educators, I create ready-to-use music lesson plans and resources on Teachers Pay Teachers.

My resources are:

  • No-prep or low-prep
  • Print-friendly and digital-friendly
  • Clear, structured, and student-tested
  • Designed for real classrooms and real time limits

They focus on:

  • One music concept at a time
  • Clear instructions and teacher scripts
  • Independent and self-paced learning
  • Saving teachers time without sacrificing quality

My Philosophy

  • Music should be understood, not rushed
  • Students learn best when they feel safe and confident
  • Good teaching balances structure with creativity
  • Music education should feel meaningful, not overwhelming

Whether you’re a parent, student, or educator, everything I create is built to support learning with clarity, care, and purpose.


Let’s Connect

If you’re interested in:

  • Private piano or voice lessons
  • Educational music content
  • Children’s music books
  • Classroom-ready lesson plans

You’re in the right place.

Thank you for being part of this musical journey.

Elena Kolevska

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