Musical education
for adults and children
With her pedagogical qualifications and experience, Kristina aspires to reach top-level music-making with her students – by recognizing their individual qualities, needs, and wishes.
Contact Kulttuurikeskus Caisa here (5x2-taidekurssit).
Contact International School of Music Finland here.
Contact here for private lessons.
For choral conductors in search of a fresh perspective on their work.
In the workspace:
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Basic technical aspects of choral conducting
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Approaches to score studying, the meaning of preparation, and consistent interpretation
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Planning a rehearsal/season
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Concert programming
In front of an ensemble:
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Warm-ups: how and why
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Pedagogical approaches in rehearsing
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Use of the piano in rehearsing
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Gesture: conscious listening and body awareness
Qualifications:
Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts, Helsinki, Finland (2017–2021)
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Choral conducting: A level (Master’s level, main subject)
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Classical voice: B level (Bachelor’s level)
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Classical piano: C level (proficiency recital)
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Side subject: Basso continuo (Department of Early Music)
Academy of Music, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (2011–2017)
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Music education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (Prešeren Award)
Edgar Willems Pedagogical principles: Teacher’s formation concluded
For choristers or beginners that wish to develop their singing instrument and performance.
Qualifications and experience
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Singing: B level (Bachelor’s) – Sibelius Academy Helsinki, Finland (December 2020)
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Music Pedagogy: Master’s of Music – Academy of Music Ljubljana, Slovenia (2011–2017)
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Voice coach for Tapiolan kuoro – Tapiola choir (2021)
For children and beginners that wish to explore their musicality through curiosity and enthusiasm.
Qualifications and experience:
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Piano: C level proficiency – Sibelius Academy Helsinki, Finland (2020)
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Music Pedagogy: Master’s of Music – Academy of Music Ljubljana, Slovenia (2011–2017), piano as a side subject
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Edgar Willems Pedagogical principles – Music teacher’s formation concluded (2018)
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Piano and Chamber Ensemble – Kranj Music School, Slovenia (teachers Lea Jugovic, Mojca Zaplotnik). Concerts and competitions in Slovenia and abroad piano solo and in duo, with a baroque chamber group, as an orchestral soloist and accompanist (1996–2009)
Music sessions with the youngest follow a wholesome approach with 4 main elements with the roots in Willems pedagogy:
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development of hearing and connecting it to voice production,
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developing the sense of rhythm and coordination through games,
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singing songs of artistic value with the content corresponding to the child’s imagination – developing musicality, affection, basic theoretical knowledge, and memory,
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experiencing music through movement with listening to the works of western musical heritage, and other worldly areas and times.
Kristina is a certified music educator. Her pedagogical experience includes:
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piano (solo, duo, chamber groups) and keyboards (band)
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vocal technique
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preschool music teaching
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primary and high school music teaching
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teaching children with special needs
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Willems approach towards music education
Qualifications and experience:
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Music Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, earned at Academy of Music, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (2011–2017)
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Edgar Willems Pedagogical principles: Music teacher’s formation concluded
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Piano and solfége teacher, choral conductor at DoReMi Music Center Bled (2013–2017)
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Preschool music sessions at international kindergartens with International School of Music Finland (2017–)
