Education & Experience

EDUCATION

Gustav Mahler Privatuniversität für Musik (eh.KONSE), Austria

  • 2014 – Qualified Artistic diploma, field of study Saxophone, graduated with distinction

Mahler Privatuniversität für Musik (eh.KONSE), Austria

  • 013 – Transfer examination to the ll. Graduation passed with distinction
  • Main field of study: Saxophone

Gustav Mahler Privatuniversität für Musik (eh.KONSE), Austria

  • 2013 – Qualified instrumental (vocal) pedagogic degree
  • Graduated with distinction
  • Main field of study: Saxophone
  • Minor field of study Baroque Recorder

Ljubljana Conservatory of Music and Ballet, Slovenia

  • 2008 – High school Graduation
  • Main field of study: Classical Saxophone

Additional Trainings with certificate – masterclasses with:

  • Jean Yves-Formeau, masterclass for quartets (FR)
  • Eugene Rousseau (USA)
  • Matjaž Drevenšek (SLO)
  • Arno Bornkamp (NL)
  • Marcus Weiss (CH)
  • Betka Bizjak Kotnik (SLO)
  • Vincent David (FR)
  • Miha Rogina (SLO)
  • Dragan Sremec (CRO)

EXPERIENCE

2021 – current Private Saxophone, Recorder and Piano teacher

Berlin

My main responsibilities:

  • Private music lessons, in person and remote
  • Plan and teach music lessons in groups and individually

2017 – 2021 Saxophone and Piano Teacher

At Lessons Unlimited, St. Louis, USA

My main responsibilities:

  • Conducted individual music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each     to students aged 4 – 60 years
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate each student’s unique goals and interests 
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments
  • Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons

2015 – 2017 Private Music Tutor for Saxophone and Recorder

Oxford, England

2013 -2015 Saxophone, Recorder Teacher and Music Theory Teacher

At Music School, Ilirska Bistrica, Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia

My main responsibilities:

  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions and chords.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
  • Preparing students for recitals, organizing recital, leading chamber music classes, individual lessons
  • Preparing students for yearly national exams
  • Participation as juror during yearly examinations for the wind instruments department
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.