Slava School Of Music

Faculty

Piano Instructor - Slava Kozak
A gifted musical student from an early age, she obtained her musical training at the Lviv Conservatory in Ukraine. Music schools in Eastern Europe incorporate a very extensive and high level of training. Upon graduation she was offered and accepted a teaching position at the Lviv Music College becoming one of the College's youngest instructors. With the political changes of glastnost, the borders of the former USSR opened. Slava came to visit Canada in 1991. She met her husband and started raising a family in Calgary.

Slava started teaching part time after the birth of her daughter. She started teaching full time when Slava School of Music was created in 1997. Slava maintains the RMT (Registered Music Teacher) designation and is a full member of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association.

While living in Calgary, Slava has participated and performed on the stage, in concert and before the television cameras.

Slava's love of teaching music (piano and voice) is very evident as she instills the passion for music and creativity to her students. Slava translates the language of music into images and patterns of life for all her students, from the youngest to the oldest. Her ability to communicate and share ideas with her students creates a strong bond between the teacher and the student. Slava describes music as "a universal language that transcends language barriers, cultures and generations."

Vocal Instructor - Luba Holynska
Is an accomplished opera soloist/performer. She is equally at home both as a singer and as a pianist. Her musical credentials include degrees in opera, conducting and piano. Luba Holynska also taught at the Lviv Music College. Since coming to Canada in 2001 she has worked as a vocal instructor and coach here in Calgary.

The range of music styles she has worked with has been very broad and includes, classical, rock popular/contemporary, country western and religious music. Luba says that "learning how to use your whole voice helps you in any style you want to sing." As a vocal instructor, Luba focuses on discovering and building the core voice of each student. Regardless of the style of music, good vocal technique is the foundation for any good singer.