Milena Djordjevic-Gajic

Milena Gajić, piano teacher and performer, began her musical training in piano at the age of six and was soon discovered to have an exceptional musical talent. She finished her Master's Degree at the University of Belgrade. She has been awarded a number of prizes since the early 80's. Milena has been performing and teaching on three different continents: Europe, South America and North America. Her students have been awarded at various international competitions in Europe (Italy, Switzerland, France). In the summer of 2013, Milena Gajić worked with Ms. Olga Kurylenko, a Ukranian-born French actress and model who played as a Bond girl in the 22nd James Bond Film, Quantum of Solace (2008), as well as with Tom Cruise in the movie Oblivion (2013). In Belgrade, Mrs. Gajić worked privately with Ms. Kurylenko, as well as being on set for the shooting of the upcoming movie The November Man (2014), which features Pierce Brosnan. Ms. Kurylenko has scenes in the movie where she plays the piano, and she wanted professional help as she had not practiced piano since she was little. Mrs. Gajić is a registered piano teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, with the prestigious Advanced Specialist - Piano designation. Her studio is open to children of all ages as well as adults. She emphasizes the importance of teaching music to young children using creative, fun and contemporary techniques. Mrs. Gajić also has an international career playing concerts and recording.