Biography
Diplomas:
| 2007. | Certificate Teacher and Expert Assistant, The Licensure Examination Board of the Ministry of Education, Belgrade - Serbia |
| 2002. | Master of Music – Graduate Studies at the University of Miami, Frost School of Music, Miami, Florida – U.S.A. |
| 2002. | 2002. Certificate, School of Continuing Studies, Intensive Language Institute, University of Miami, Miami, Florida – U.S.A. |
| 1998. | Bachelor of Piano Performance “ Academy of Art” University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad - Serbia. With renowned pianist Prof. Kemal Gekic |
Experience:
| Since 2003. | Piano Performance and teaching position at the School of Music Subotica – Serbia |
| Since 2003. | Workshops with kids – Time for Music; from 2,5 until 12 years |
| 2000 – 2002. | Keyboard for Kids program at the University of Miami – Piano Performance Department, U.S.A. |
| 2000 – 2002. | Teaching assistance position at the University of Miami, U.S.A. |
| 1999. | Accompanist at the Salzburg Summer Programme, Austria |
Achievements and Awards:
| 2013. | Dr. Bodrogvari Ferenc Award The Highest Educational and Cultural Prize given by the City Subotica in Serbia |
| 2012 -2014 | Awarded an A-credited seminar to present her original pedagogical vision and music method for kids at the Serbian Music School system, already followed by more than 300 music educators |
| 2012. | Presentation and launch of a new piano method book Piano Thoughts by and for kids – Klavirska Kefalica, author Mirna Mirkov-Stes, Subotica, Serbia |
| 2010, 2011, 2012. | Mirna Mirkov-Stes received diplomas for her pedagogical work. Since 2003, Mirna Mirkov Stes has been receiving more than 70 prizes (diplomas) working with children at music competitions |
| 2002 | II prize Chamber Music with tenor David Bush “Music Teachers National Association” in Miami, U.S.A. |
| 2002 | I prize Chamber Music with soprano Tara Ezell “Music Teachers National Association” in Miami, U.S.A. |
| 2001 | I prize and special stipend at the American Federation of Music Recording Industry MPTF, New York, U.S.A. |
| 2000 | Awarded a Teaching assistant position and full scholarship at the University of Miami by Dr. Paul Posnak |
| 1998 – 1999. | A series of programs (I – IV) “History of Pianism”, Music Assistant, Author of the program Dr. Dragoljub Katunac, Belgrade, Serbia |
| 1997 | Award for “History of Pianism”, a TV program at the National TV-station of Vojvodina, Novi-Sad, Serbia |
| 1995 | She participated at the U.N.E.S.C.O. Piano Festival in Paris, France |
| 1995 | Diploma at the “Ciudad de Ferrol Piano Competition”, Galicia, Spain |
| 1994 | II prize at the Piano Competition in Nis – Yugoslavia for piano students |
| 1994 | III Prize at the “Concurso Musicale Europeo”, Moncalieri, Italy |
Seminars:
| 2018. | Seminar "Muzička Notalica" is accredited by Z.U.O.V. for 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21. |
| 2018. | 270 Music teachers attended my seminar "Muzička Notalica" |
| 2018. | Seminar" Musical games as part od growing up and educational development" Kanjiža |
| 2017. | Seminar " Songs used as toys and didactic method" Novi Sad |
| 2016 - 2017. | Awarded an A credited seminar" Muzička Notalica", (Theory Book), to present an original pedagogical work and a new music method for kids at the Serbian school system. |
| 2015. | Quality of communication with parents can succesfully increase children's affirmation in musical development. |
| 2013 – 2014. | “Klavirska Kefalica – Piano Thoughts by and for Kids”, lectured by Mirna Mirkov-Stes, already attended by more than 300 music teachers |
| 2013. | Identifying and working with talented children |
| 2013. | The art of communication |
| 2013. | Development and management plan for music schools |
| 2012. | Lecturing “Piano Thoughts by and for Kids – Klavirska Kefalica” with Dr. Johanna Roels and Prof. Piano Biljana Gorunovic at the City Hall of Subotica, Serbia |
| 2012. | Piano World of Rachmaninoff by Dr. Dragoljub Katunac, Belgrade, Serbia |
| 2012. | The application of an individualized educational plan for working with children with exceptional music abilities with reference to practice in the European Union, Belgrade, Serbia |
| 2012. | Motivation and psychological principles of learning |
| 2011. | A review of various piano technique methods, autor Prof. A. Serdar, Serbia |
| 2011. | Piano World of Franz Liszt by Dr. Dragoljub Katunac, Belgrade, Serbia |
| 2011. | Piano World of Chopin and Shumann by Dr.Dragoljub Katunac, Belgrade, Serbia |
| 2010. | Teaching workshop with Dr. Johanna Roels at the University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium |
| 2010. | A new and creative approach in music education with Dr. Johanna Roels, Academy Muwoda Heist o/d Berg, Belgium |
| 2009. | Intellectual Skills Development Program, School of Music Subotica, Serbia |
| 2008. | Pedagogic Piano Seminar “Children on Wings” by Dr. Johanna Roels (B) Toth Aladar Zeneiskola, Budapest, Hungary |
| 2000 – 2002. | Several Master Classes and seminars attended from Dr. Rosalina Sackstein, Dr. Paul Posnak, Dr. Jana Russel – Juong, Prof. Diane Mauch, Prof. Kemal Gekic, Miami, Florida, U.S.A. |
| 2001. | “Accompanying and Chamber Music” by Dr. Paul Posnak, University of Miami, Florida, U.S.A. |
| 1998. | EPTA “Summer Piano School” by Prof. Kemal Gekic |
| 1994. | EPTA “Summer Piano School” by Prof. Kemal Gekic |
Recordings and publications:
| 2012. | Author of the music method book “Piano Thoughts by and for kids – Klavirska Kefalica” |
| 2002. | Piano Recital and Chamber Music; Scriabin, C. Franck, Schumann, F. Poulenc. Master of Music, Frost School of Music, University of Miami, Florida, U.S.A. |
| 2002. | Master Recital at the University of Miami, Florida, U.S.A. Schumann, Scriabin, Mokranjac, Mozart |
Music Method Book:
| 2016 | "Muzička Notalica" a book for learning basic music theory |