Asen Doykin is an accomplished pianist and educator with over 25 years of teaching experience. He serves on the piano faculty at the New York Jazz Academy and Montclair Kimberley Academy while also maintaining his own private piano studio in New York City.
Throughout his career, Asen has been invited to conduct piano masterclasses at prestigious institutions in the United States and Europe, including Berklee College of Music in Boston, Klavierhaus in New York City, the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden, the Hanover University of Music in Germany, Montclair Kimberley Academy in New Jersey, and the Plovdiv Music Institute in Bulgaria.
Asen is a Steinway Certified Piano Teacher and an official Steinway Educational Partner, distinctions that reflect his commitment to excellence in piano education.
With more than two decades of experience, Asen has developed a highly personalized teaching approach that combines musical creativity, technical development, and a strong foundation in music theory.
Equally comfortable teaching a wide range of musical styles—including classical, jazz, pop, Broadway, and film music—Asen tailors his instruction to each student's age, abilities, musical interests, and individual goals.
His teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of developing well-rounded musicians. Rather than focusing exclusively on learning repertoire, Asen integrates piano technique, music theory, ear training, improvisation, and musical interpretation into the learning process. This comprehensive approach encourages students to develop both technical confidence and a deeper understanding of the music they perform.
Over the years, students from Asen's piano studio have continued their education at some of the world's most prestigious academic and musical institutions, including Harvard University, Columbia University, Berklee College of Music, and The Juilliard School.
Awards & Student Achievements
The following highlights recognize Asen's accomplishments as an educator and the outstanding achievements of his piano students.
2026 — Oliver Clarke wins First Prize at the Young Maestro Jazz Piano Competition and performs at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
2026 — Rajastvi Gangwal wins Third Prize at the Golden Key International Music Festival and performs at Merkin Hall in New York City.
2025 — Saanvi Katarya wins Second Prize at the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition and performs at Carnegie Hall.
2024 — Asen's private piano studio becomes an official Steinway Educational Partner, and Asen receives his Steinway Certified Piano Teacher designation.
2024 — Asen receives the Top Teacher Award at the International Crescendo Music Competition.
2024 — Asen receives a Certificate of Excellence from the Golden Key Music Festival in recognition of his work with piano students Sanvi Jain and Camellia Cohort.
2024 — Asen is recognized as a Top Piano Teacher by Steinway Hall for his outstanding work with his students.
2023 — Oliver Clarke wins First Prize at the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition and performs at Carnegie Hall.
2019 — Asen receives a Certificate of Recognition for his work with Max Radzyminski, who wins First Prize at the International Maestro Piano and Strings Competition and performs at Carnegie Hall.
2014 — Asen's student Jake Sasfai wins First Prize at the Steinway Society Jazz Piano Competition.
