Vocalist / Vocal PEDAGOGUE
Ana Pilat
Ana writes very good lyrics ( and this is not something I often say! ) and interprets the feelings in the music very well.
– Norma Winstone
The phonetic/musical fit is especially good for Ana Pilat’s beautiful musical diction. I am impressed and happy with Ana’s exact perception of the intervals and their densities.
– Egberto Gismonti
About
Ana Pilat is a vocalist, lyricist, and vocal pedagogue whose musical journey began early in her native Istria, Croatia. The essence of her heritage is evident in her rich voice and heartfelt interpretation. In addition to performing at children’s song festivals, she recorded her first album with a vocal group at only 16.
Over the years, Ana has performed with modern and world music ensembles, as well as various Big Bands.
In 2019, she recorded the album “Sonce Ljubo,” rooted in traditional music, with the chamber ensemble Violoncelli Itineranti. Their collaboration earned them second prize at the Alberto Cesa Award in 2020 and a special mention at the Music Miela Contest in 2021.
Ana’s commitment to voice discovery is also reflected in her academic achievements. She graduated with honours in Jazz Singing from the Conservatory G. Tartini of Trieste in 2021, all while completing a four-year training programme at the “School of Uncovering the Voice.” She further expanded her expertise by earning a degree in pop/jazz vocal pedagogy from JAMK University of Applied Sciences in Finland, where her thesis examined the impact of group singing on well-being.
Her dedication to learning led her to participate in workshops with renowned artists such as Marta Gomez, Rachel Gould and Emilia Mårtensson.
Her talent as a lyricist has been recognised by distinguished musicians like Norma Winstone and Egberto Gismonti. Additionally, her co-written songs “Tides” and “Inscription” reached the semi-finals of the International Songwriting Competition two years in a row.
In 2024, Ana made her debut with “Songs from an Unknown Land” at the International Festival TriesteLovesJazz, featuring compositions by Klaus Gesing. The lyrics she wrote for this project offer a gateway into a world of emotion and depth, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of human experiences. Ana’s unique stage presence and delivery bring a compelling sense of storytelling to the project.
Now based in Helsinki, Ana offers individual voice lessons and various group voice circles. She teaches Werbeck singing at Snellman College and also works with visually impaired individuals in Tampere. In addition to her local work, she leads holistic singing workshops internationally and continues to explore both the voice and the psychology behind the art of singing.
Song and Dance
Klaus Gesing | Ana Pilat | Latvian Radio Big Band
Challenge Records
Zelta Mikrofons Jazz album of the year nomination
Klaus Gesing, once again, impresses us as a superb composer and arranger. His compositions, arranged for a large orchestra, are captivating, moving, and characterized by a clear, clean, and expansive sound that is key to the emotional depth of the pieces. Ana Pilat’s beautiful voice and her flawless performance of the songs evoke deep reflection and longing. This is a stunning album that deserves to be listened to in one sitting.
(-Jacek Brun, 22.11.2024, www.jazz-fun.de )
More reviews at: https://www.klausgesing.com/song-and-dance-reviews.php
Ana Pilat presents the songs on this recording with great warmth, carrying the lyrics with a profound understanding for their meaning. She balances the necessary simplicity of interpretation with a nuanced sense of drama, and breathes life into both melodies and lyrics.
(-Klaus Gesing, 2024)
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Teaching
Thank you Ana for the support; you are observing us, seeing us and very carefully guiding, so that we can learn. I trust you. – P.P.
You became a super teacher, professional, smooth and give 100 percent to the person you have in front. You can feel what the person needs, and you use very well all you learned about the singing technique. – Kaija Kivioja
I am impressed by your teaching – you are present, clear and encouraging, you give perfect examples and you are always there for the student. You know your work. – Heidi Ilves
Thank you Ana for always believing in me and my singing journey. You have taught me a lot and been an amazing support through this year. – Pinja
My passion for teaching was born in 2018 when I first took a position as a singing teacher in Artemusica music school in Trieste, Italy. After completing a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Singing I decided to deepen my vocal pedagogical skills by studying Music Pedagogy at the renowned Jamk University of Applied Sciences in Jyväskylä, Finland. There, I graduated as a pop/jazz singing teacher. During my studies, I have become particularly familiar with vocal aspects of all modern genres. Through lectures, years of supervised teaching and observation of other professionals, I gained comprehensive knowledge of vocal technique. By focusing on correct posture, breathing, support, and articulation, I aim to help my students achieve healthy and effortless singing. With more advanced students I am glad to work on interpretation, improvisation and performance.
But we all know singing is not all about good technique. Of all the arts, singing might be the one most connected to the sensitive core of our being. Therefore I carefully listen to students’ needs and guide them into reconnecting to their voice, and rediscovering the joy of singing.
Combining academic knowledge with the one acquired in the School for Uncovering the Voice my approach opens to all levels and needs. I utilize my psychology studies to develop a holistic approach for each student, making each singing lesson a warm and safe space for vocal and personal development. I am content when I see students excited about their progress and leaving the lesson with confidence and a spark.
No two singing paths are the same – I am open to give what I can give, and to learn what I still have to learn. In order to see if we are matching, the first lesson is half price. Welcome!
Individual lessons in person ( Taitein / International School of Music Finland ) or Online
Lessons are held in English, Finnish, Italian or Croatian.
Group Werbeck singing lessons: https://taitein.fi/singing-workshop/ or check Werbeck singing section.
Laulutunnit Helsingissä (Taitein / International School of Music) tai verkossa.
Opetuskieli: perus suomeksi, englanniksi, italiaksi ja kroatiaksi.
Laulunopettaja Ana Pilat
Tervetuloa! Welcome!
Book your individual singing lesson or join the group Werbeck singing courses at ana.pilat02@gmail.com
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School of Uncovering the Voice
Every human being has a singing voice. Our work is to unveil, take away the hindrances, and free the voice. – Valborg Werbeck-Svärdström
Valborg Werbeck-Svärdström (1879–1972) was a child prodigy and renowned Swedish opera singer who, at the peak of her career, completely lost her voice due to stress and inappropriate vocal technique. This didn’t stop her from singing but instead encouraged her to develop a new method, which brought her voice back after a very short while. In collaboration with Rudolf Steiner, she developed a holistic approach known as the “School of Uncovering the Voice”.
This approach focuses on unlocking the full potential of the singer’s voice by removing any tensions or restrictions that may hinder the natural expression and quality of sound. It emphasizes the integration of body, mind, and soul in the act of singing, allowing for a more authentic vocal experience. The voice is seen as an expression of the individual’s inner being and should be allowed to unfold naturally without force or manipulation.
Werbeck singing courses
The courses are open to all levels and are especially suitable for:
-People who use their voice a lot in their work (e.g., early childhood educators, teachers, performers)
-Singers who have encountered problems with their voice
-People who have challenges with verbal communication
-People who suffer from anxiety, insomnia, or self-esteem issues
-People who would like to sing but have been told they are unmusical or have some mental barrier to singing
-Anyone seeking to improve their vocal technique and expression
-Individuals looking for a holistic approach to voice training that integrates body, mind, and spirit
Through gentle and empowering exercises, this schooling encourages students to explore and develop a deeper connection with their voice.
Singing together enhances sensory awareness, emotional stability, support, the feeling of being heard and in harmony with others, and being part of something bigger. It stimulates self-esteem and the feeling of accomplishment, acceptance of one’s unique voice, self-expression, cognitive stimulation, empowerment, and joy.
Find out more by reading my research, “The Effects of Group Singing on Personal and Community Well-being,” available at https://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/814828
Singing Circle – Voice Circle / Laulupiiri ( keskitaso ) – Äänipiiri ( aloittelijat )
Find out more at www.taitein.fi/singing-workshop/
11 – 12 October – Werbeck singing in Artemusica, Trieste ( IT )
18 – 19 October – Werbeck singing in Oprtalj (HR)
14 – 16 November – Werbeck Singing Course in Kilkenny, Ireland (IE)
January 2026 – Werbeck singing courses in Mexico City
Songs from an unknown land
Songs by Ana Pilat and Klaus Gesing
featuring
Simone Locarni – piano
Yuri Goloubev – double bass
Roberto Dani – drums
When words meet melodies, new songs come into existence.
Beginning a new song sometimes opens a door to an unknown land, or reveals a glimpse of an inner place we didn’t know about. That is the moment we get curious, the moment the adventure begins.
The music and words we have found offer varying sceneries, some might be called Singer/Songwriter, some Modern Jazz, some Acoustic Pop. At the end of the day, though, we couldn’t be less concerned about questions of genre, style or what name it should be called by.
To combine melodies and words was the initial momentum and motivation to set out on this expedition; the songs that came to be reflect the ever changing landscape of human experience.
To perform these songs means much more than to share the genuine enthusiasm we experienced during their discovery.
They will be infused with the combined talent and spirit of a wonderful group of musicians, all of whom have travelled far on the courageous path of their personal, musical expression.
Photo credits: aertstudio.com
Songs from an unknown land
Lyrics
LEGGIMI
Leggimi, di sera
sotto un’ unica candela
leggimi
delicatamente piano,
che quasi non si sente (tienimi la mano)
portami in altri luoghi
affinché non affoghi
nel suono dei tuoi vocali
nel miele delle api micidiali
nelle lacrime della madre stanca
nel silenzio di colui che manca
fammi toccare la ruvida terra
fammi diventare la nonna, il pescatore, la guerriera
fammi assaporare il sudore della sua pelle
fammi sentire ingenua,onnipotente, ribelle
fammi rompere la vecchia civiltà
fammi chiamare Sara Felicità.
Leggimi
Svegliami in fondo al mare
e se rimango senza fiato
insegnami a respirare
gira la pagina leggi più forte
fammi piangere alla nascita
fammi risvegliare la morte
Leggimi
dormiamo insieme nelle case nascoste
camminiamo giorno e notte, senza soste
scopriamo insieme i villaggi santi
guardiamoci attraverso gli occhi dei loro abitanti
prestiamo le loro bocche per parlarci
separiamoci senza lasciarci
Leggimi
finché mi si cristallizzino gli occhi
finché il mio respiro si sblocchi
finché si calmi il battito del cuore
e ritornano di nuovo a contare le ore
leggimi anche quando qui non ci sarò
tu leggimi, lì ti ascolterò
music: Klaus Gesing
lyrics: Ana Pilat
INSCRIPTION
Another town
A few hundred miles away from home
Takes me in its arms tonight
This nameless place
With different ways to greet the setting sun
Soon enough I’ll call my own
I will collect the rotten apples from the ground
Dirty hands but easeful mind
I will reveal the hidden wishes of the northern lights
Cause I am not afraid of heights.
When I die I will return to seek
All the moments I lived by the sea
Another try
Another story to rewrite
trembling pen but tender light
Some other name
Some other face I swear I’ve always known is standing by my side,
I smile
Watch me dismiss the quiet calling from afar
Heavy steps but peaceful heart
I will invite the fragile pieces of the distant past
and teach them how to say goodbye
Beneath the sea
Beneath the ocean waves, I’ll hide my silent song
I’ll hide the longing of my heart and there
we will live
I’ll hide my tears beneath the ocean waves, away from here
But if you’d hear
my love
Would you follow the soft voices from the shore?
Beneath the sea
Beneath the ocean waves, I’ll hide my silent song
I’ll hide the longing of my heart and there
we will live
I’ll hide my tears beneath the ocean waves,
away from here
when I die I will return to seek
all the moments I lived by the sea
music: Klaus Gesing
lyrics: Ana Pilat
BAILE PARA LAS ALMAS VIAJERAS
Brilla la sal marina
como las joyas
sobre tu piel dorada.
oh, yo ya lo sé
no te quedarás por mucho tiempo,
nunca te quedas.
Estás hecha de viento.
Dominas las mareas del mar
y sin permiso
abres las puertas
de mi jardín
y me invitas a bailar en el aire.
ay, mi hada graciosa,
estoy tan frágil frente a ti.
Lleva,
lleva
mi alma.
music: Klaus Gesing
lyrics: Ana Pilat
Procession
A Song for Hope
This song was born out of the desire to raise our voices and contribute to vital humanitarian aid in Gaza and Westbank.
The LINK below will open an ONLINE FUNDRAISER we have created, where you can freely choose the amount you wish to donate directly to DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS / MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES:
www.aerzte-ohne-grenzen.de/sich-engagieren/spendenaktion/online?cfd=k7kbp
Please join us in this musical journey of solidarity and hope!
We are a collective of musicians from 6 different countries, united by our commitment to stand up for human rights by creating music that can reach, and open the hearts of those who listen.
Procession – A Song for Hope – is our first collaboration and is dedicated to support the Palestinian population in their struggle for survival amidst the current humanitarian catastrophe. Our hope and ambition is that this lullaby will resonate with and amplify the voices of those in need.
The three sets of lyrics — one in English and two in Arabic — focus on the indisputable fact that we are all part of the same humanity, emphasising that we are all born equal and deserving of dignity, love and compassion.
You can show your support for the work of Artists for Human Rights by spreading the word about this initiative, by directing many people, friends and family, to this page to donate in their turn – and helping us raise the awareness of the situation in Palestine!
Doctors without Borders is currently present in Palestine, providing essential medical care, supplies, and support to those affected by the crisis.
We will closely monitor the situation and, if appropriate, create additional fundraisers with other humanitarian aid organisations present in Palestine.
Your donation will be a beacon of support and a light of hope for Palestine.
Thank you for your generosity and compassion.
We, as individuals and as a group, firmly believe that the continous violation of the Charter of Human Rights will only result in more conflict, violence and oppression – for generations to come!
Therefore we call on the local and the international communities and their leaders to stop the cycle of violence now, and effect an immediate and permanent cease-fire.
LYRICS
Nemat Battah:
نامي يا عين إبراهيم – Sleep, oh eye of Ibrahim,
عينه ملانة نوم – His eyes are full of sleep,
تا تخلص عالحرب – Till the war ends,
و بعدها السلام يدوم – And then peace will last.
نامي يا عين تي – Sleep, oh eye of Tai,
عينه ملانة نوم – His eyes are full of sleep,
بكرا بتخلص الحرب – Tomorrow the war will end,
و بنزرع شجر و نسقيه مي – And we’ll plant trees and water them.
نامي يا عين ياسمين – Sleep, oh eye of Yasmin,
عينها ملانة نوم – His eyes are full of sleep,
بكرا بتخلص الحرب – Tomorrow the war will end,
و بيضحكوا عيون الحلوين – And the eyes of the beautiful people will laugh.
نامي يا عين الهام – Sleep, oh eye of Elham,
عينها ملانة نوم – His eyes are full of sleep,
بكرا بتخلص الحرب – Tomorrow the war will end,
وبيرجع بيرف الحمام – And the pigeons will fly again.
Ana Pilat:
Now we walk half-seen in the candlelight,
Yes, we are more than one, yet our voice is weak,
our heartbeat’s gone,
this is our quiet march.
All from the east to west,
Mothers sing their songs to their little ones
As once I sang to mine
Sing out, so may your voices reach Eliah and Tai.
All children everywhere on earth need their lullabies
From each home we pass I hear lullabies,
All from the east to west,
Mothers sing their songs to their little ones
as once I sang to mine.
Sing out, so may your voices reach Yasmin, Elham and Mai.
All children everywhere on earth need their lullabies
All children everywhere on earth need their lullabies.
Wael Sami Elkholy:
علي وعدي يا أمي بالسلام – On my word and my promise, Mother, I bring peace
والحب قلبي – And love fills my heart
سامع صوت غناكي – I hear your song
حاضر أو غايب – Whether I am present or absent
سامحيني يا أمي لو نسيت – Forgive me, Mother, if I forget
او تهت عنك – Or if I lose my way from you
ترجع روح ترابك – The spirit of your soil will bring me back
تهديني للحبايب – And guide me to my loved ones
ورودك من دمي – Your flowers bloom from my blood
ومنك بدينا – And from you, we began
و ليكي نعود – To you, we return
وانت كل كلي و كل شئ – You are my everything and all that I am
ليكي تايب – I repent to you
LISTEN and DOWNLOAD HERE:
https://on.soundcloud.com/J7CH5LoLYVEN2WGB7
Released August 7, 2024
Credits:
Procession
Lyrics written by
Ana Pilat, Nemat Battah, Wael Sami Elkholy
Music composed by Klaus Gesing
Arranged by Artists for Human Rights
Artists for Human Rights
Ana Pilat (HR/FI) – voice
Nemat Battah (JO/PS) – voice
Wael Sami Elkholy (EG/CH) – voice
Klaus Gesing (DE) – bass clarinet
Björn Meyer (SE/CH) – electric bass
Bernhard Schimpelsberger (AT) – percussion
Mixing and Mastering:
Björn Meyer | greencube | Atelier 363 PROGR Bern (CH)
Graphic Design & Cover Photograph:
Ana Pilat
www.msf.org/gaza-israel-war
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