Elena Waiss (née, Elena Waiss Band; October 21, 1908 - May 22, 1988) was a Chilean pianist. She was the founder and director of the Escuela Moderna de Música y Danza (EMMD) (Modern School of Music and Dance) and author of texts for musical initiation such as Mi amigo el piano.[1] She also served as a harpsichordist and pianist for the Chilean Symphony Orchestra.[2]