Welcome to My Piano Course. I’m Dr. Ana Voncina — a pianist, musicologist, educator, and composer.
Music has been a central part of my life for as long as I can remember. What I value most about playing the piano is the ability to express thoughts and emotions through music and to connect more deeply with myself. Improvisation has always been especially important to me. I believe it is one of the most natural and rewarding ways to connect with music, develop creativity, and build a deeper understanding of musical language.
The ability to create music in the moment is one of the most rewarding skills a musician can develop.
My musical path
Some of the most meaningful moments in my life have been connected with music — from my early discoveries at the piano to performances I have shared with other musicians. Along the way, I developed a deep interest not only in playing music, but also in understanding how it works, why it moves us, and how different musical languages express meaning.
I studied musicology for ten years, and during my undergraduate studies I also studied jazz piano at the Conservatory of Music and Ballet in Ljubljana. My studies in music theory, history, and piano opened up many different ways of thinking about music and gave me greater freedom in my own musical work.
I have always been drawn to a wide range of musical styles. Alongside classical music and jazz, I also enjoy world music and pop, and I value the richness that different musical traditions bring to listening, playing, and teaching.
My interest in improvisation
My fascination with improvisation began very early. As a child, I loved exploring sounds on the piano and discovering music for myself. I remember both the joy of creating something of my own and the frustration of not knowing how to develop that ability further.
Later, through the systematic study of jazz improvisation, I began to understand that improvisation is not a mysterious gift reserved for a few people. It is something that can be learned, practised, and taught in a clear and structured way.
That realization has shaped both my research and my teaching.
My work focuses on improvisation as a form of self-expression, a tool for creativity, and a powerful way to deepen overall musical understanding.
My teaching today
Today, I help students learn piano in a way that is musical, thoughtful, and encouraging. I am especially passionate about helping students who want not only to play music, but also to create, explore, and find their own musical voice.
