Jelena Ocic is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself in the world of music. She was born on May 5, 1985, in Belgrade, Serbia. Jelena grew up in a family of musicians, and her parents were both professional musicians. Her father was a pianist, and her mother was a violinist. Jelena was exposed to music from a very young age, and she showed a keen interest in it. Jelena started playing the piano when she was just four years old. Her father was her first teacher, and he taught her the basics of piano playing. Jelena showed a natural talent for the piano, and her parents recognized her potential. They encouraged her to pursue a career in music, and they enrolled her in a music school when she was six years old. Jelena attended the Music School "Mokranjac" in Belgrade, where she studied piano under the guidance of Professor Lidija Stankovic. She excelled in her studies and won several awards at music competitions. Jelena's talent was recognized by the Serbian Ministry of Education, and she was awarded a scholarship to study at the Music Academy in Belgrade. Jelena continued her studies at the Music Academy in Belgrade, where she studied piano under the guidance of Professor Arbo Valdma. She graduated with honors in 2008 and received her Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance. Jelena then went on to pursue her Master's degree in Piano Performance at the same institution. She graduated with honors in 2010. During her studies, Jelena participated in several music competitions and won numerous awards. In 2005, she won first prize at the International Piano Competition "Petar Konjovic" in Belgrade. In 2006, she won first prize at the International Piano Competition "Citta di Barletta" in Italy. In 2007, she won first prize at the International Piano Competition "Citta di Marsala" in Italy. These awards helped to establish Jelena as a rising star in the world of classical music. After completing her studies, Jelena began performing professionally. She has performed in numerous concerts and recitals in Serbia and abroad. Jelena has performed with several orchestras, including the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, the Serbian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra, and the Symphony Orchestra of the Music Academy in Belgrade. Jelena has also performed at several music festivals, including the Ohrid Summer Festival in Macedonia, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival in Croatia, and the International Festival of Classical Music in Santorini, Greece. Her performances have been praised by audiences and critics alike, and she has been described as a "virtuoso pianist" with "exceptional technical skills." In addition to her performances, Jelena is also a dedicated music educator. She has taught piano at the Music School "Mokranjac" in Belgrade and at the Music Academy in Belgrade. Jelena is passionate about teaching and believes that music education is essential for the development of young musicians. Jelena's talent and dedication to music have been recognized by several organizations. In 2012, she was awarded the "Young Talent of Serbia" award by the Serbian Ministry of Culture. In 2014, she was awarded the "Golden Badge" by the Music School "Mokranjac" in Belgrade for her contribution to music education. Jelena continues to perform and teach, and she is committed to promoting classical music to a wider audience.

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