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 fun and 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 with many years of teaching experience and two Master's degrees in music, I am passionate about music! I love helping children and adults develop their music skills and increase their self-confidence, joy and well-being. I also integrate meditative breath-based techniques to help my students relax, reconnect with their body, and quiet the mind.
I am a classical and jazz pianist, singer, piano and voice teacher.
I am thankful to my mother, who was my first piano teacher and awakened my passion for music. I have two Master's degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance from the Mozarteum Salzburg, Austria, and the University of Massachusetts, USA. I have been teaching piano and singing to adults and children (age 4 and up), beginners and advanced levels, for over 20 years. I have performed in the USA and Europe.
My goal is to inspire a lifelong passion for music in my students.
I care about creating a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where you can feel comfortable exploring music, whether through singing or at the piano. At the same time, I pay close attention to building solid technique, musicality, and confidence, always adapting each lesson to what you need in the moment.
Alongside my formal training, I’ve also explored breathwork and more mindful approaches to music-making, which I sometimes weave into lessons where it feels helpful and natural. Students often tell me they enjoy the balance of structure and creativity in my teaching, and that they feel more confident, expressive, and connected to the music over time.
EDUCATION
Master of Music
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Master of Music
Mozarteum Salzburg, 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.