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Elena Fortin.

Composer, Arranger, and Educator.

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Composer, Arranger & Educator

Elena Fortin started formal organ lessons at the age of 9. Completing the 8-book organ series, her teacher suggested that she switch her attention to piano! From the age of 12 on, she studied Royal Conservatory of Music with various teachers, finishing with Pierrette Froment-Savoie. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Ottawa, studying piano and percussion. Elena wears many musical “hats”. She was a percussionist with Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, Ottawa Youth Orchestra. She was a percussion instructor for a DCA drum corps. She has served as an accompanist for choirs, ballet schools, RCM exams. She has conducted small orchestra ensembles and choirs. She has served as an instructor for group lessons, private lessons (in person and online). She has also participated in several local musical theatre productions. Elena has won awards for her compositions, and for her performances at local festivals and concerto competitions.

Follow Elena’s musical journey on YouTube — from 40-piece challenges and arranging projects to a video-a-day self-taught jazz challenge.

Professional Services

Private piano instruction, RCM exam preparation, and original compositions available for purchase.

Private Online Lessons

One-on-one piano instruction tailored to each student’s goals and skill level. Online only.

RCM Exam Prep

Focused preparation for Royal Conservatory of Music exams, including mock exams and targeted study plans.

Music for Sale

Original compositions and arrangements available for purchase. Sheet music and digital downloads.

Sheet Music Shop

Original compositions and arrangements for piano solo. Each piece includes a printable PDF and streaming audio preview.

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Come Thou Fount sheet music cover

Come Thou Fount

John Wyeth, arr. Elena Fortin

Sacred · Spiritual
Level 34 pages

This beautiful hymn is arranged for Intermediate Piano solo. The verse and chorus are repeated three times — the first follows the original melody closely, and each repetition incorporates more original material. Suitable for church settings or expressive solo performance.

$5.99 USD
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Amazing Grace

arr. Elena Fortin

Sacred · Contemporary Christian
Level 34 pages

Intermediate piano solo arrangement. Lately, I have been working on arrangements of songs I consider important — either in the way they touch listeners or in their musical depth. This arrangement reflects that intention.

$5.99 USD
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The First Noel

Traditional, arr. Elena Fortin

Christmas · Sacred
Level 33 pages

Intermediate piano solo. This beautiful traditional carol starts simply but makes use of the whole piano keyboard. The melody is introduced in the left hand, with the right hand adding increasingly rich harmonic texture as the piece builds.

$5.99 USD
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The Chinese Zodiac

Elena Fortin

World · Jazz · Contemporary
Level 417 pages

A collection of 12 miniature piano solos celebrating the animals of the Chinese zodiac — Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Explores different tempos, keys, ragtime, boogie woogie, tremolos, swing rhythm, and hand crossovers. Challenges the intermediate and advanced pianist.

$6.99 USD
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Hidden Pathways

Elena Fortin

Contemporary · Neo-Classical
Level 44 pages

Inspired by Robert Frost's 'The Road Not Taken.' Written in D-flat major, this neo-classical piece explores the full range of the piano with sensitive pedaling and expressiveness. Suitable for recitals, church settings, or personal enjoyment.

$5.99 USD
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Silent Night

Joseph Mohr / Franz Xaver Gruber, arr. Elena Fortin

Christmas · Sacred · New Age
Level 45 pages

Arranged after relocating south and feeling homesick for snow. A reflective, contemporary take on the classic carol — warm, nostalgic, and expressive.

$5.99 USD
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Winter Storm

J.S. Bach / Elena Fortin

Classical · Contemporary · Romantic
Level 55 pages

A Chopinesque remix of Bach's Prelude in C Minor (BWV 999). The left hand carries the complete prelude while a furious, stormy melody soars in the right hand — 3 against 2 rhythms, 11 against 4 flourishes, double-note passages, trills, and ornaments. A challenging showpiece for the advanced pianist.

$5.99 USD
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Four Variations on a Theme by Handel

G.F. Handel / Elena Fortin

Baroque · Contemporary · Instructional
Level 45 pages

Theme from Handel's Suite in D minor, HWV 437 — the Sarabande. Variation 1 turns it into a moody 3/4 waltz with rubato. Each variation builds on Handel's glorious harmonies with fresh contemporary treatment.

$5.99 USD
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