A native of Belgrade, Serbia, Isidora Jovanović Driscoll enjoys an active career as a pianist and a
pedagogue. She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout Europe and the
United States, winning second prize at the International piano competition Nikolai Rubinstein.
She has appeared as a soloist with orchestras at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and during her
doctoral studies at Arizona State University (ASU). Looking for ways in which to bring music to
larger audiences, Isidora participated in the 352 Keys piano concert series with renowned
pianist and Provost of James Madison University, Dr. Heather Coltman. Their collaboration
extended to a performance at the 2014 TEDx event in Boca Raton, Florida. Most recently,
Isidora presented at the World Piano Conference in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Isidora’s 15-year teaching career includes positions in her native Serbia, head of piano for FAU’s
Teaching Outstanding Performers program, a Faculty Associate position at Arizona State
University, and a piano instructor at ASU’S Community Music School. Believing strongly in the
unique musical potential of every student, Isidora cultivates each student’s love for music and
adjusts to their individual learning styles, so they can grow and share their talents with others.
Her students regularly participate in the Royal College of Music and Arizona Study Program
exams.
Isidora has served on jury panels for several competitions and examinations, including the East
Valley Music Teachers Association (EVMTA) Piano Competition, and EVMTA Jason Sipe Piano
Competition. Isidora holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the
University of Novi Sad, a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from Northwestern
University, a Master of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University, and a Doctor of Musical
Arts degree in Piano Performance from Arizona State University. Her doctoral project has been
published with the following review of her mentor, distinguished Brazilian pianist Caio Pagano:
“Isidora Jovanović Driscoll’s TWO CASES STUDIES is a milestone in the present state of analysis
of piano performance. She has encountered the ideal vocabulary and has brought to the
attention of the reader the clear difference that two styles of performance can represent... A
masterful dissertation that deserves to be known by the musical world.”
Schedule a free 30-minute trial lesson with Isidora below.
Inquire about private lessons.
Schedule a free 30-minute trial lesson with Isidora Jovanović Driscoll.