Yasmin Fainstein

Doctor of Musical Arts, Piano Performance and Pedagogy

A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Yasmin is a classically trained pianist and piano
teacher. In 2026, she completed the doctoral program in piano performance and pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma (OU). In 2021, she completed the Master in Music in Piano Performance program at the University of South Dakota (USD). Additionally, she holds a BMA in Piano Performance from the National University of Arts and a BME in Piano and Chamber Music Performance from the Astor Piazzolla Conservatory.

Yasmin is a passionate collaborative pianist. Her musical projects included participation
in Ensamble Sintonia and the duo with the violist Luz García Souto, with whom she recorded the album “Música Encantada.” This album contains musical works by Schumann, Reinecke, and Bowen. She has premiered pieces by contemporary composers, including the Argentine composer Guillermo Vega Fischer.

As a teacher, Yasmin worked as a teaching assistant at OU and USD. In Argentina, she
worked in the pre-college division of multiple dance schools (Buenos Aires Board of Education) as a music theory teacher and an accompanist pianist for classical dance and Argentine folk dance.

Yasmin believes that music education should encourage creativity, curiosity, and personal
expression. Her teaching approach combines technical development with artistic exploration, helping students build both confidence and individuality through music. Her musical journey reflects her commitment to becoming an artist-teacher who inspires students to use music as a meaningful form of self-expression.