Helen Krizos

Professor Helen Krizos is a distinguished academic and performer at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), holding the position of Professor of Piano and Pedagogy. She previously served as Deputy Head of Keyboard Studies and now leads piano pedagogy programs. Her career includes extensive international masterclasses and collaborations, with engagements in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Spain, Norway, Austria, China, and Singapore.

• Teaching Roles: Principal Lecturer in Piano, Year 3/4 Teaching Skills Coordinator, Chamber Music Tutor
• Professional Activities: Member of Incorporated Society of Musicians, European Piano Teachers Association, Piano Advisor for Yorkshire Young Musicians, and Piano Consultant for Ampleforth College

Her pedagogical research focuses on training future piano teachers, having established RNCM’s piano pedagogy curriculum. Alumni include award-winning performers across solo, chamber, and educational sectors, with notable victories in BBC Young Musician, Royal Overseas League, and international piano competitions.