Nicoleta Savvidou is a classically trained pianist born and raised in Paphos, Cyprus. She is currently pursuing her M.M. in Piano Performance at Longy School of Music of Bard College, studying with Donald Berman, under the Christopher Horner Endowed Scholarship. She received her B.M. in Piano Performance major and Creative Entrepreneurship minor from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where she studied with Max Levinson. Nicoleta strives to bring to life a diverse range of musical works, showcasing the rich history of classical music while highlighting the works of underrepresented composers. She is the Bergos Air- Artist in Residence awardee of 2023.
Nicoleta continues to strengthen and enrich her artistic voice and technique through masterclasses with Daniel Bernard Roumain, Andrew Rangell, Anna Polonsky, Alessio Bax, as well as teaching students the art of piano playing in both the United States and Europe. Her teaching style aims to help students develop their technique, sharpen their musicianship and expand their artistic curiocity. Nicoleta has taught several age groups. She sets high, but realistic, expectations for student learning and achievement, providing her students with the tools they need to succeed. Nicoleta’s biggest passion is to spread the power of music all over the world, inspiring young generations to utilize this artform to grow artistically, professionally and individually. She believes that music is the most influential tool to cultivate change and build a better world!
“My main goal as an educator is to inspire my students to find their artistic signature, while discovering their unique voice and becoming the best version of themselves.”
