Antonia Mavronikola
About
A few words about my journey in music:
I studied classical piano from a young age until adulthood. Then, I explored traditional Greek music and quickly discovered my love for rock, funk, and pop music. While studying occupational therapy, I participated in various music groups, where I sang and played the piano, accordion, and percussion. Later, I studied Modern and Jazz vocals at the Lab Music Education school in Athens and studied also for my Master's degree in Music Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. For the past 4 years, I have been teaching vocals and piano at conservatories in Athens, as well as online lessons.
I have also been singing professionally for the past 10 years, collaborating with many great musicians from the Athens music scene in jazz, Brazilian jazz and funk, and rock music. This past winter, I released my first album featuring my own compositions. Also, I contributed with my vocals to the last album "Magna mater" of the progressive rock band "Mother of Millions".
Recently, I’ve been dedicating time to studying jazz piano, diving deeper into its harmony, improvisation, and expressive language.
Teaching Style
My teaching method for music theory, vocal technique, and piano is guided by a holistic and reflective mindset. I provide thoughtful feedback, regularly reflect on the learning process, and adapt my method to each student's pace, interests, and goals — whether they’re children, teens, or adults.
Music learning has a magical way of elevating the spirit and nurturing emotional well-being.
As a passionate and organized educator, I stand as a bridge between musical knowledge and each student's personal journey. I care deeply about helping learners achieve their musical dreams through a balanced, supportive, and structured approach.
Ideal for children, teenagers, and adults – with or without prior music experience.
Curriculum
*Voice Training:
Structured curriculum based on Modern Vocal Technique, with both international (Pop, Rock, Blues, R&B, etc.) and World music repertoire.
*Piano Instruction:
Perfect for beginners or those wanting to develop their skills in Modern Music Theory.
Specialized Sessions Available For:
>Musical Performance anxiety a.k.a. stage fright
>Stress and emotional regulation through musical engagement and music therapy
>Learning and developmental challenges (ADHD, autism, etc.) using music education and movement-based techniques
>Occupational therapy through piano playing for individuals with motor difficulties
>Creative musical activities (vocal play, listening, music-movement games) for children and seniors
Student reviews:
K.: "Being taught vocals by Antonia is a pleasure. Her lessons focus on the student, their goals as well as the speed they are comfortable to learn on. I really recommend taking lessons from Antonia, her approach will allow you to keep being motivated in learning."
E.: "Working with Antonia was great — we had really good communication, and she adapted easily to the challenges of online lessons. We worked on some really nice music, and the vocal exercises she showed me helped a lot. Also, I have to say she’s a really good (and underrated!) singer — definitely worth listening to."
S.: "Antonia is one of the most organized vocal coaches I’ve ever had. With her, I feel confident she knows how to help me reach my goals and get better at singing. I’d recommend her to both beginners and people who’ve been singing for years and want to level up."
Credentials & Affiliations
Master's Degree in Music Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Intensive Professional Program in Popular Music, Lab Music Education
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, Technological Educational Institute of Athens
MUS.I.C.D.A.RE – Music in Creative Detoxification and Rehabilitation, University of Macedonia et al.
Music Therapy: Theoretical Approaches, Practical Applications and Experiential Exercises for Health Professionals and Educationals, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
