Piano & Voice Instructor

Elena Ruscitto, also known as Lene, is a singer, pianist, songwriter and producer born and raised in Milan, Italy.

Elena has been teaching voice and modern piano for over 15 years to students of diverse ages and backgrounds. She holds a great passion for imparting her knowledge to aspiring and gifted musicians, dedicating herself fully to her students and assisting them in forging careers in music.

During the early stages of her career, Elena performed at various clubs and venues, including The Blue Note, throughout Milan and the surrounding areas, playing and singing jazz, soul, and blues.

In 2009, she participated in the second edition of XFactor Italy, where she appeared with the vocal trio Sisters of Soul on Italian national television for several weeks. This exposure afforded her the opportunity to perform across Italy during the summer season, increasing her presence within the Italian music scene.

Following her appearance on XFactor, Elena collaborated with Italian popular clarinetist Paolo Tomelleri as a jazz singer and pianist for a few years, performing with his Big Jazz Band in theaters and venues around North Italy.

She later earned her Music Degree in Jazz Piano from Civica Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado in Milan.

In 2015, Elena released her first album “Ring”. She followed this with a single in 2018 titled “Domani è un altro giorno" which was broadcast on national Italian radio stations for an extended period. Most recently, in April 2024, she published her first English-language EP, “Texas”.

Elena has also been a finalist in several national Italian music competitions, including Musicultura in 2017 and Area Sanremo in 2016.

In 2021, Elena achieved a certification in Grade 8 Rock and Pop Singing from Trinity College of London’s final examination.

Elena has studied vocal technique since the age of 17, taking courses, attending masterclasses, and perfecting her understanding of vocal anatomy. Since December 2022, she has also been certified in Estill Figure Proficiency (EFP) through Estill Voice Training.