Mila Filatova's Piano Academy

One of the most sought-after piano teachers in New England, Mila Filatova is a student of Prof. Albert Tarakanov, a pupil of legendary Henryk Neuhaus. From an early age, Mila was considered a child prodigy in her native city of Saratov, and was a frequently featured soloist on live radio and television. At the age of 16, composer Dmitry Kabalevsky awarded her as the best performer of his compositions.

After her arrival to the US in 1999, she collaborated in a series of Piano Duet Recitals with the renowned American pianist Frank Glazer, performed with the Metropolitan Wind Ensemble, and established her Piano Academy in Manchester, NH. In 2016, Mila founded Sempre Musick, an organization which provides young musicians with opportunities to perform onstage, including with the Sempre Musick orchestra.

Mila’s students have received awards in many competitions across the USA, Germany, Spain, Bulgaria, Italy, and Russia, including the MTNA National Competitions. Her students have participated in the Van Cliburn Junior Festival, and have been selected as finalists for the Kaufman Music Center International Piano Competition and the Ettlingen International Piano Competition. Her students have also been featured as soloists on the NPR-broadcasted From the Top.

For many years, Mila Filatova served the New Hampshire Music Teachers Association as a Vice President, and was recognized with the NHMTA’s Sister Anita Marchesseault Award for her contributions. She has been recognized as a “Top Piano Teacher” by Steinway & Sons. Mila Filatova has been honored with a Citation by the Governor of New Hampshire in recognition of her outstanding contributions to music education.