About Mila Filatova
I am a professional piano teacher and concert pianist. I teach students at my private studio, Mila Filatova’s Piano Academy, in Manchester, NH and Andover, MA.
Professional Background
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 radio and television.
Mila is the founder of Mila Filatova’s Piano Academy. Her students have received top awards in many competitions across the USA, Germany, Spain, Bulgaria, Italy, and Russia, including the MTNA National Competition (2019; 2021), Steinway Society of Massachusetts, NEPTA, Bay Contest, and the Granite State Competition. They have participated in the Van Cliburn Junior Festival, and have been featured as soloists on the NPR-broadcasted From the Top. Her students have won at the Young Arts Competition (2023; 2024), the Kaufman International Piano Competition (2024), and have received recognition at the Ettlingen International Piano Competition.
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. 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. Mila was also previously part of the piano faculty at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH.
Mila is the Founder and Artistic Director of Sempre Musick, an organization which provides young musicians with opportunities to perform onstage with the Sempre Musick Orchestra.
Teaching Highlights
- Second Place, MTNA National Junior Competition, 2021 (Maxine Park)
- Second Place & Chopin Award, MTNA National Junior Competition, 2022 (Roxane Park)
- Winner, Young Arts Competition, 2023 (Roxane Park)
- First Place, Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition, Junior 2 Division, 2024 (Eunha Basu)
- Winner, Young Arts Competition, 2024: (Eunha Basu)
- Special Prize, Ettlingen International Piano Competition, Germany, 2024 (Eunha Basu)
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