Our Teachers

Author of the idea, chief project manager, screenwriter, accompanist

ROSA KHLEBNIKOVA

Rosa Khlebnikova graduated with excellent results from the Moscow Conservatory where she studied with celebrated pianist and teacher, Professor Naum Shtarkman. She won first prizes at national and international youth piano competitions, and began to play frequently in different venues in Russia. She was a prize-winner at the Trapani International Chamber Competition in Italy. In numerous competitions that she participated as accompanist, she was awarded "the best accompanist of the competition". Rosa has participated in many important musical events with such famous orchestras as the Moscow Soloists Chamber Orchestra under Maestro Yuri Bashmet, the Moscow Virtuosi and Russian National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Maestro Vladimir Spivakov. She has performed many solo-recitals, as well as chamber music and with orchestras in distinguished concert halls of Russia, such as the Great Recital and Rachmaninoff Halls at the Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory, Scriabin Museum and Tchaikovsky Concert Hall of Moscow State Philharmony, the Great Hall of Moscow International Music House, Saint-Petersburg Philharmony Hall, and many others. Besides Moscow she has toured all over Russia and countries of the former USSR. Rosa has had solo, chamber and orchestral performances in Europe and Asia, and also performed at celebrated festivals – Schlezwig Holstein in Germany and the Alfred Schnitke in Russia were among them. Since 2002 she has worked at Moscow Conservatory and, at the same time has pursued her concert activity as an artist of the Moscow Concert Management. She also has taught and given master-classes as professor of piano in the University of Seoul, South Korea. Currently she lives and works in Prague, Czech Republic. She works at Dancing Center of Prague as an accompanist and piano teacher.

Vocal

ALENA BOADA

The founder of the school Sing a song! in Prague. Top school classical music education (piano – Prokofiev Music School, conducting choir and academic vocals – Gnesin Music School). Former soloist with the Theater Helikon Opera (Moscow). Vast experience in Russian vocal school and Italian Belcanto, among many other classical and modern vocal styles. Preparation for entering the vocal department of the local conservatory • ABRSM all the levels exams • Prague Theater Opera Chorus • Soloist of the Prague Chamber Ensemble • Member of the gospel choir • Record your own music album • Rock band (lead vocalist) • Record a song as a gift to your loved ones • Preparing for a rap battle • Concerts with own musical program with my accompanying piano • Church choir (founder and choir member) • Participation in competitions, including karaoke

TATIANA MEDVEDEVA

Tatiana Medvedeva is a professional vocalist and instrumentalist she got her master's degree in composition and musicology at the university Academia de Muzika, Teatru si Arte Plastice. For the past ten years, she has been working as a conductor in multiple mixed chores. Recently she has opened her own tutoring for children, where she primarily focuses on giving lessons on singing, piano and violoncello. Tatiana is proficient in the music field thanks to her vast international music background. She was active in the state symphonic orchestra of Moldova, chamber Nazaret orchestra in Israel, violoncello tutor at the Quiriat-Bialik Elementary School of Art, jury member of the "Pražský Hvězdopad" and numerous others. Currently, her students are filling the leading places at international musical competitions. Children under her supervision already won a couple of first places in competitions such as Contest children and youth creativity, AVE Bohemia, STAR Way, XI International Festival – Golden Talents in Golden Prague. With her love for children, she always finds a passage to extract their talents even thru insecurities or low self-confidence, because she believes in their infinite abilities and strength. That is why she strives to be open to others and to tailor the experience on an individual basis, thus embracing the student's appetite to share the beauty and energy of their voice.

HENRIIKA IMMONEN

Henriika Immonen is a professional vocalist and a singing teacher who graduated from the University of Sussex in the UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Professional Musicianship. She has taught private and group singing lessons for years in the UK and in the Czech Republic, working with students from as young as 1 year of age all the way up to adults. Henriika has led multiple singing camps in Prague with a great success, while also performing herself in different live events in the UK, Finland and the Czech Republic, including weddings, charity concerts and private parties. She is currently teaching privately vocals, songwriting, music theory and baby music lessons in Prague.

Consultant in dramatic art

ADAD JOEL WARDA

Adad Joel Warda helps people and companies tell brand stories via video. He is skilled in concept development, scriptwriting, directing and post-production. He is originally from San Francisco but he works internationally with his production teams out of 2 home bases -- San Francisco & Prague. To date, he has written, produced, directed and edited and animated video content in over 15 countries. Last but not least, he is developing a TV Series that takes place on a city in the sky… www.skycityhaya.com www.facebook.com/skycityhaya CORE COMPETENCIES: • Concept Development • Script Writng • Producing • Directing • Editing • Motion Graphics • Color Grading • Sound Mixing • Social Media Promotion

Drama Teachers

RYAN PRAZER

Ryan Prazer is a multifaceted artist from UK. After spending 12 years in the entertainment industry, he’s picked up a series of tools and talents that have allowed him to feature in his own short films, write and direct his own plays and enable artists from all cultures and backgrounds to chase that ever-elusive dream of being a performer. A comprehensive leader in theatre, film and musical projects, Ryan intends to open doors for the next generation as they discover their inner confidence and passion for various mediums of performance; through compassion, a broad imagination and a community spirit that students can take with them through life.

Choreography

IGOR BEZDIENIEZHYKH

Igor Bezdieniezhykh is a professional dancer and a dancing teacher who graduated "Dancing Center of Prague". He has studied with celebrated teachers such as Sam Weber, Max Pollak, Pavel Strouhal, Michelle Dorrance and others. Igor won first prize at European Tap Dance Champion. He is a World Tap Dance Champion and 2x silver World Tap Dance Champion. He also is a prize-winner at Czech Tap Dance Championship. Since 2015 he has been a teacher and choreographer in "Tap Academy of Prague".