I love teaching and have been doing it for the past 8 years, both as a private teacher and leading workshops/masterclasses on various topics (instrumental practise, playing in a band, composition, confidence on stage and more)!
My main goal as a teacher is for the student to enjoy music and to continue to grow through the playing of their instrument - both as a musician and as a person.
I teach online via Zoom. All levels are welcome.
Whether you want to play just for fun or you want to take it more seriously, I can adapt my approach to your needs. I can also help you prepare for a Grade Exam (if you wish to take one)!
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or if you’d like to book a lesson!
Private lessons (online)
Jazz, Classical, Blues, Funk, Folk and more
Workshops: Music Beyond Boarders
Subjects
Genres
Flute/Woodwinds
Voice
Improvisation for any instrument
Composition/Arranging/Songwriting
Music Theory
“Mária has been my mentor and teacher for almost 3 years. During this time I have accomplished musical goals far beyond what I had expected. With Maria’s continued support and guidance I have been able to pursue music to a higher educational level and am currently doing a masters in composition. She has given me courage and motivation to forge a career as a musician.Maria is an amazing musician and composer who’s skills and expertise have been invaluable to me. She has strengthened my musicianship enormously through jazz training and composition teaching. Maria is also very knowledgable about navigating life as a professional musical artist. From pursuing her own exciting career, she is able to give practical advice and industry insights.Maria’s passion for music is inspiring and her kind and supportive nature makes her an ideal teacher and mentor. Her enthusiasm truly is a gift for any aspiring musician.“
Hannah
(Sept 2022)
"Quite simply, Mária is a wonderful teacher and mentor, and I am so glad that I found her! As an adult learner, it can be hard to find the time, energy, or motivation to keep practicing and developing, especially if balancing this with full-time work (not to mention the pandemic). But every time I have a lesson (whether in person or via Zoom), Maria inspires and energises me, with an exciting new tune, or an interesting new approach, or a new method for effective practice. And if my energy is low, she helps me find a positive way to work from this position without becoming self-critical - for example, we might change the pace or focus accordingly. She is clearly passionate about her own onward development in music and jazz, and she shares this passion and enthusiasm with her students - it's infectious! She's kept my musical life going during the pandemic, and I cannot recommend her enough!"
Joh
(June 2021)
"Mária has been an absolutely fantastic teacher these past 2 years. I first started seeing her for in-person lessons which were brilliant! Once we switched to online lessons, the transition was very smooth and worked just as well. Maria is extremely organised and thorough. She has helped me so much with my sight reading, confidence in my playing and musical knowledge. She was able to tailor the lessons to both my original goals and to switch it up whenever I needed that. She has been both a teacher and mentor to me and I would highly recommend her."
Keira
(June 2021)
Each year for the past 7 years I teach at a week long summer workshop in Slovakia called "Za hranice s hudbou" or in English, Music Beyond Boarders. It's an incredible week full of music, inspiration, and great musical community.
