INŠTITUT ZA IZOBRAŽEVANJE GLASU

ARE YOU READY TO IMPROVE YOUR VOICE?

Hello, dear friend!

My name is MARTINA PREVEJŠEK.

As a founder and CEO of Mind Body Voice Education Institute, I have made it my mission to help Teachers just like you to improve your precious voice, so it can serve You well in your teaching career, singing and life. 

Whether you work as a Kindergarten Teacher, a School Teacher or University Lecturer, I know that you have the potential to improve your voice as long as you have a desire and inner will to grow and evolve.

WELCOME TO MBVEI COMMUNITY!

Here is my professional education journey

  • Academic Musician and Professor of Singing, Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy - Music Academy Ljubljana, Slovenia (1999-2003)

  • Sciences of Voice, Speech and Singing Specialist - the University of Coimbra, Portugal (2018-2019)

  • Vocal Health First Aider, Vocal Health Education Londond (2021)

  • Somatic Voicework™, the LoVetri Method - LEVEL I, II, III certificate, The LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™, USA (2021)

  • Using Alexander Technique Principles in Voice Teaching Level I and Level II- Total Vocal Freedom, USA (2020)

  • Pranayama Breathwork Life Awareness Instructor, Yogalap (2023)

  • Master of Science in Management - Faculty of Management, Koper (2005- 2007; 2013)

  • Study of Biology - Biotechnical Faculty Ljubljana, Slovenia (1996-2000)

  • Singing Graduate - Music Conservatory Ljubljana, Slovenia (1996 - 1999),

  • Primary Music School Graduate - Singing (1992-1996)

Member of professional organisations

  • NATS -National Association of Singing Teachers, USA
  • EVTA- European Voice Teachers Association, Europe
  • DSPP -Slovenian Singing Teachers Association, Slovenia

European Voice Academy

With dr. Johan Sundberg, Anna Lindberg, 
dr. Brian Gill, EVA, Copenhagen 2019

Leadership

2016 - 2020 President of the Music School Council
2016 - 2019 President of Regional Committe of Association of Values for Slovenian Independence 
2015 - 2019 Deputy Chairman of Expert Council for Culture 
2015 - 2017 President of Municipal Committe of Association for Values of Slovenian Independence 
2015-2016 President of Municipal Women's Committe 
2016-2019 Member of Executive Board of Association of Values for Slovenian Independence
2013 - 2019 Member of Cultural Forum
2010 - 2012 President of Slovenian Association of Singing Teachers (DSPP)
2008 - 2010 President of Slovenian Association of Singing Teachers (DSPP)
2003 - 2011 President of KUD SLOVENIJA

Executive board of Slovenian Association of Singing teachers -DSPP with prof. Dunja Vejzović

Pia Brodnik - International Coordinator, Martina Prevejšek - President, Dunja Vejzović - guest lecturer, Danilo Kostevšek - Vice President, Naja Zapušek - Treasurer, Janja Hvala - Secretary

KUD SLOVENIJA

Matjaž Prevejšek - double bass, vocal
Martina Prevejšek - vocal
Jasmina Levičar - zither
Saša Božič - piano
Maja Glavač - violin

My further professional education

  • Self-laryngeal massage, Your voice workshop, UK (2022)
  • Vocal exercises uncovered, Somatic Voicework™, The LoVetri Method (2022)
  • Tongue: the most under-appreciated structure, Institute for Vocal Advancement (2022) 
  • Breathing and support, The Voice Workshop UK (2022)
  • Accent coaching for… singers, The Voice Workshop (2022)
  • Vocal Exercise: Science and function, The Voice Workshop, UK (2021)
  • Deswell the vocal cords, Institute for Vocal Advancement (2021)
  • Spectacular singing, Somatic Voicework™, the LoVetri Method USA (2021)
  • Somatic Voicework™, the LoVetri Method - LEVEL III certificate, The LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™, USA (2021)
  • Somatic Voicework™, the LoVetri Method - LEVEL II certificate, The LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™, USA (2021)
  • Move Better Feel Better, Feldenkreis Summit 2021, Future Life Now, USA (2021)
  • Training Great Singers,  The LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™, USA (2021) 
  • Functional Voice Training, The LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™, USA (2021)
  • Teaching on-line: Vocal Technique, ​Resources & Strategies, Opera programs Berlin, Germany, 2021
  • Body Course, Total Vocal Freedom, USA (2021)
  • Dealing With Repertoar, 1-5 series, The LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™, USA (2021)  
  • Vocal Health First Aider - Vocal Health Education, United Kingdom (2021)
  • Somatic Voicework™, the LoVetri Method - LEVEL I certificate, The LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™, USA (2021)
  • Pathways to Vocal Freedom, Total Vocal Freedom, USA (2020)
  • Teachers course for using Alexander Technique Principles in Voice Teaching Level I and Level II- Total Vocal Freedom, USA (2020)
  • The Whole Instrument: Physical, Vocal & Mental Alignment, Opera Programs Berlin, Germany (2020)
  • Voice Care and Science, European Academy of Voice, Denmark (2019)
  • Voicing Science and Experience, Pan-European Voice Conference (PEVOC), Denmark (2019)
  • Voice Teaching in Pre-puberty, Puberty and after Puberty with mag. Monika Hosp (AUT) and dr. Martin Vacha (AUT), DSPP Slovenia (2018)

PRO VOX reunion

With dr. Nuria Polo, dr. Sten, Ternström,  
dr. Luciano Simoes Silva, dr. Filipa La, Anna Lindberg, Helen Ek-Bane, dr. Svante Granqvist, PEVOC, Copenhagen 2019

My further professional education

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  • Building Voice of Vienna Boys Choir with mag. Monika Hosp, Austria (2018)
  • International artistic and Scientific Symposium on Choral art, Singing and Voice - ARS CHORALIS, Croatia (2018)
  •  International Masterclass for Singers with Prof. Dunja Vejzović (Germany), Slovenia (2018)
  •  International artistic and Scientific Symposium on Choral art, Singing and Voice - ARS CHORALIS, Croatia (2016)
  • Jewels of European Vocal Pedagogy - International Symposium on Vocal Pedagogy, Singing, Voice, EVTA and DSPP Slovenia (2016)
  •  International artistic and Scientific Symposium on Choral art, Singing and Voice - ARS CHORALIS, Croatia (2014)

Voice Science and Technology

With dr. Scot McCoy (USA), past president of NATS, Slovenia 2011

My further professional education

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  • Digital Resources Technology - European Vocal Pedagogy, EVTA, Finland (2012)
  • Aspects of Singing - EUROVOX 2012, BDG Germany (2012)
  • Voice Science and Technology in Voice Pedagogy - Master Class with dr. Scott McCoy (USA), DSPP Slovenia (2011)
  • English and German singing literature, Slovenia (2011)
  • Digital Technology in Voice Pedagogy - 4th European Vocal Pedagogy Week, DSPP Slovenia (2011)
  • Singing Technique and Interpretation - Master Class with Prof. Dunja Vejzović (Germany), DSPP Slovenia (2009)
  • International Singing Masterclass with prof. Helena Alice Lootens, Slovenia (2009)
  • Building a Singing Voice - Masterclass with Prof. Marvin H. Keenze (USA), DSPP Slovenia (2008)

PEVOC

With dr. Marcus M. Hess, Phoniatrician and Helene Ek-Bane, PEVOC, Copenhagen 2019

My further professional education

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  • International singing Masterclass with prof. Barbara Ann Pearson, Slovenia (2007)
  • French and German Lieder of 19th century - Masterclass for singers with prof. Maarten Koningsberger, DSPP Slovenia (2006)
  • The Art of Vocal Technique - Master Class for singers with Prof. dr. Richard Miller (USA), DSPP Slovenia (2004)
  • Training Singers' Voices - Voice Pedagogy in XXI. century with Prof. Marvin H. Keenze (USA), DSPP Slovenia (2004)
  • Italian Diction in Classical Singing, Masterclass for singers with Prof. Leonardo de Lisi (Italy), DSPP Slovenia (2003)

PEVOC

With prof. Jeanny LoVetri (USA), founder of the Somatic Voicework™, the LoVetri Method, Copenhagen 2019

Publications of original scientific articles

  • Prevejšek, M. 2023. Dynamic posture of teachers and educators for a healthy and free voice/Dinamična drža telesa za zdrav in sproščen glasu učiteljev in vzgojiteljev. Book of articles from International Conference Promotion of teachers health in education. MIB d.o.o.

  • Prevejšek, M. 2021. »Priprava glasu učiteljev in vzgojiteljev na poučevanje«, zbornik VI. on-line strokovne konference Promocija zdravja v vzgoji in izobraževanju v organizaciji MIB EDU.

  • Martina Prevejšek. 2016. The Importance of Cooperation between a Music School and its Environment, Napredak, časopis za pedagogijsku teoriju i praksu, VOL.157 (4), stran 499 – 519. Zagreb: Hrvatski pedagoško-književni zbor 

  • Martina Prevejšek. 2017. The Role of the Headtecher in Cooperation between a Music School and the Community. Napredak, časopis za pedagogijsku teoriju i praksu, VOL. 158(3), stran. 321-337. Zagreb: Hrvatski pedagoško-književni zbor 

  • Prevejšek, M., Kakovost pevskega glasu, Quality of the Singing Voice, Bilten, št. 14, junij 2007, str. 26-27.

  • Prevejšek, M., Akcijsko raziskovanje v šoli in možnosti, ki jih ponuja za profesionalni razvoj učiteljev in ravnateljev, Action Research at School and the Possibilities Offered for Professional Development of Teachers and Principals, Bilten, št. 14. junij 2007, str. 27-31. 

  • Prevejšek, M. 2008. Marketinška kultura v glasbenih šolah, Marketing Culture in Music Schools. Revija Neprofitni management, l. 5

ARS CHORALIS

With prof. Marvin H. Keenze (USA) international coordinator of NATS and Lisa Popeil (USA), Croatia 2018

Lectures and Workshops on Conferences

  • Optimizacija glasa kroz fonaciju sa slamčicom, Četvrti znanstveni skup: Hrvatsko zborsko pjevanje jučer, danas i sutra, Pazin, Hrvaška (2024)

  • Body awareness, relaxation, and stretching exercises in a voice lesson, workshop - PEVOC 2024, Pan European Voice Conference, Santander, Spain (2024)

  • Dynamic posture of teachers and educators for a healthy and free voice/Dinamična drža telesa za zdrav in sproščen glasu učiteljev in vzgojiteljev (lecture) - MIB EDUCATION, International Conference Promotion of teachers health in education Slovenia (2023)

  • Warming-up Teacher's Voice with SOVT Exercises, Vaje z delno zaprtim vokalnim traktom za ogrevanje glasu učiteljev in vzgojiteljev  (lecture) - MIB EDUCATION, Slovenia (2021), Promotion of the Health of Employees in Education, promocija zdravja zaposlenih v vzgoji in izobraževanju

  • Choral music of Slovenian composer Ambrož Čopi  (lecture) - ARS CHORALIS 2018, International Artistic and Scientific Symposium on Choral Art, Singing and Voice, Croatia (2018)

  •  Cooperation between the music school and the environment (lecture) - ARS CHORALIS 2016, International Artistic and Scientific Symposium on Choral Art, Singing and Voice Croatia (2016)

  • Pronunciation of Slovene language in Slovene art songs (workshop) - ARS CHORALIS 2014, International Artistic and Scientific Symposium on Choral Art, Singing and Voice, Croatia (2016)


ARS CHORALIS

Lecture on ARS CHORALIS 2018, Croatia 2018

Lectures on Conferences

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  • Pronunciation of Slovenian language in Slovenian art songs (lecture) - Jewels of European vocal pedagogy 2016, The first international Symposium on Vocal pedagogy, Singing, Voice, Slovenia (2016)
  • Voice anatomy, Posture and Breathing, (lecture) - Institute for Education of the Republic of Slovenia 2009

PEVOC

With dr. Ilter Denizoglu, Laryngologist and Phoniatrician, Copenhagen 2019

Efforts to make the world a better place

2018 - ran for Slovenian Parliament
2015 - ran for the mayor 
2014 - ran for Slovenian Parliament