A2Z Music Studio
About
I have been teaching music for over 30 years, and I call myself a "teachaholic"—simply because I love what I do!
As a singer, I have experience in teaching, performing, and recording across various genres: jazz, pop, rock, gospel, musical theater, and classical music.
As a piano teacher, I have a strong classical education, so I specialize more in classical piano literature. However, when accompanying my voice students, I’m ready to play any genre!
Regarding my education, I hold both a Bachelor and a Master of Music and Music Education dual degree from 'The Liszt Academy of Music' in Budapest, Hungary. Currently, I serve as the Adjunct Professor of Jazz Voice at Lewis & Clark College. I began my college teaching career as an Adjunct Professor in the Music Department of Western Oregon University (WOU), substituting during the Fall Term of 2015. Through WOU, I was also a guest vocal professor twice—once in 2017 and again in 2018—at Guangxi Art University in Nanning, China.
I offer voice and piano lessons in my home studio located in SW Portland, in Multnomah Village. My service area includes Lake Oswego, Tigard, Beaverton, and Tualatin, with easy access to I-5.
I provide my students with a safe, nurturing, supportive, and friendly environment from the very first lesson, helping them feel comfortable and trusting me. I genuinely love witnessing my students' progress—seeing how they overcome challenges and gain confidence through making music. It’s truly rewarding to be part of someone’s musical journey!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We meet for a trial lesson to have a feel for each other because mutual sympathy is essential when it comes to one-on-one lessons! We talk about plans, goals, dreams and based on the individual's level I suggest how I would work with him/her. I also describe the method I would apply. Then we schedule a regular weekly lesson.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Education: Bachelor and Master of Music and Music Education dual degrees at 'The Liszt Academy of Music' in Budapest, Hungary.
As a singer, I have over 30 years of teaching, performing, and recording experience in various styles, including jazz, pop, rock, gospel, musical, and classical.
As a piano teacher trained in classical music, I specialize more in classical piano literature.
Currently, I am a Professor of Jazz Voice at Lewis & Clark College, and I am actively performing all over the US.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
- Free consultation/trial lesson
- Convenient flat-rate system with 6-month commitment and guaranteed regular weekly time slots
- Monthly rates without commitment but with a guaranteed regular weekly time slot: - $110/60 minutes - $ 85/45 minutes - $ 60/30 minutes
- “Pay-as-you-go” rates without commitment and without a regular weekly time slot: - $130/60 minutes - $100/45 minutes - $70/30 minutes - Cancellation: - a make-up lesson is initiated if cancellation happens more than 48 hours earlier - no make-up lesson or refund if cancellation happens within 48 hours - Payment: - Zelle and cash are preferred, Venmo is optional
How did you get started teaching?
Voice: People who attended my concerts came to me asking for private voice lessons. Piano: Some of my voice students wanted to learn piano as well.
What types of students have you worked with?
Voice: I have broad experience with both male and female students, starting from age 12 to late 70s. Pop, rock, musical theater, classical, jazz, Americana, country, folk, r&b, soul - my method is applicable for any style. Therefore I have been working with students who had interest toward the above-mentioned genres. I had students who were already active stage performers and recording artists, and students who just wanted to start a new hobby. I had students with almost no voice and a minimal vocal range, but they did not stay like that! Their range increased and their voice grew stronger. Shy students with no confidence reached the level to perform on stage with courage. Students with damaged vocal chords recovered; a student who had issues with even hitting the right pitch recorded his cd after having voice lessons with me for 2,5 years. Piano: I taught children as young as six years old and adults in their 50s.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
When the 2017 school year started, a young girl started voice lessons with me. She wanted to practice for the school choir. Her voice was barely audible. She sounded as if she was frightened to sing although her personality seemed confident. I started working with her and after a year she sings with the same confidence as she behaves herself. I enjoy seeing her opening and freeing up!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Meet me personally or contact by phone to get a feel for me! A response to your request cannot answer all of your questions! Besides, although making music is a fun activity, it is also intimate. Therefore, I think it is crucial that the student and teacher are on the same 'wavelength' to work effectively.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
- what do the lessons cost? - typically how long does it take to reach my goals? - what to expect during a lesson/how do the lessons go?