Deep down you know that there is a part of you that is waiting to be explored and nurtured. You know that you crave more balance in your life - and perhaps you are ready to begin your musical journey.
Do you want to easily learn how to play the piano and/or sing songs you love but are not sure where to start? Try out my unique step-by-step approach!
As a piano teacher, vocal coach and mindfulness instructor I am passionate about music and love helping children and adults develop their music skills and increase their self-confidence, joy and well-being. I integrate breath-based vocal techniques and meditative singing to help voice students relax, reconnect with their body, and quiet the mind.
I am a classical and jazz pianist, singer, piano and voice teacher, choir director and mindfulness instructor.
I am thankful to my mother, who was my first piano teacher and awakened my passion for music. I have performed in the USA and Europe. I have two Master's degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education from universities in Massachusetts, USA, and Austria. I have been teaching piano and singing to adults and children (age 4 and up), beginners and advanced levels, for over 20 years.
My lessons are focused, challenging and fun.
After getting curious about scientifically proven Eastern meditative singing and breathing styles, yoga of the voice, sound healing and music therapy, I did extensive research. I was fascinated by what I discovered and got additional certifications and training.
I find that combining singing and breathing techniques from both East and West is a much more balanced, joyful approach. This innovative method has received positive feedback from my students. It's a proven way to enhance not just your music skills, but also your overall well-being.
EDUCATION
Master of Music
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Master of Music
Mozarteum, University of Innsbruck, Austria
AWARDS
Bezanson Scholarship in Voice
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Workshops in Yoga of the Voice
Vox Mundi School of Sound and the Voice, Emeryville, CA
Certificate in Healing with the Voice
Sound Healing Academy, Lostwithiel, UK
Sound Healing Certificate
Menla Sound Healing Retreat Intensive, Phoenicia, NY
Summer Scholarship for Graduate Music Courses
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Second Prize in Piano
Music Contest, Innsbruck, Austria
Mindfulness Training Workshops
San Francisco and Mountain View, CA
"I love the well-rounded approach in my online piano and singing lessons and have also benefited from Ana's easy, useful relaxation techniques."
"I was always shy about my singing skills but with my vocal coach Ana I gained much more confidence and understanding."
"I am amazed how quickly I learn music theory in Ana's fun voice/piano combo lessons. Piano is the perfect instrument for singers."
"Ana helped me regain my passion for playing the keyboard and always makes the lessons fun. I am so happy I found this music instructor."
Yes, I teach piano/keyboard and singing lessons to students from age 4 upwards, and offer flexible lesson scheduling.
At first, students start with learning the names of the notes, combined with easy songs and elements of basic music theory and rhythm.
I offer students a wide range of music genres, from classical to pop, jazz, rock, blues and musicals.
Music theory and ear training are essential for understanding and appreciating music and are included in piano and voice lessons from the beginning.
I can help advise you which instrument to buy/rent.