Irena Mitova began studying piano at the age of five in her native country of Bulgaria. In 2001 she was accepted to the Leipzig Conservatory in Germany, where she studied Music Theory and Piano for six years. She later continued her musical studies in the United States and earned a degree in Composition from the University of Houston in 2018, studying under Dr. David Ashley White, Rob Smith, and Marcus Maroney.
During her time at the University of Houston, Irena composed works for various ensembles, prepared recitals, and participated in numerous competitions. In 2017 she won second place in the Sarofim Composition Contest with one of her string quartets. While studying at the Moores School of Music, she also worked with several distinguished piano professors in their studios.
With more than ten years of teaching experience, Irena teaches piano technique, classical repertoire, composition, and music theory. She is dedicated to helping students develop strong performance skills while also building an appreciation for music history, form, and classical piano literature. Irena enjoys working with students of all ages and backgrounds and encourages a well rounded and thoughtful approach to learning the piano.