Milena Gligić
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional vocal coach with expertise in vocal techniques, repertoire selection, and performance preparation. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in achieving results. Skilled in vocal health, music theory, diction and effective communication. Known for building confident and expressive performers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocal Coach
California Institute of the Arts
01.2019 - Current
Core member/Pianist
Contemporaneous Ensemble
01.2012 - Current
Lecturer in Opera
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
01.2022 - 01.2025
Pianist/Coach
Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, LA Opera
01.2016 - 01.2018
Education
DMA - Collaborative Piano
University of Maryland
01.2018
MM - Collaborative Piano
Mannes College, The New School
01.2011
Specialization - Chamber Music
University of Arts, Belgrade
01.2009
BM, MM - Piano Performance
University of Arts, Belgrade
01.2006
Skills
- Language coaching: Serbian (native), English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Russian
- Repertoire: opera, art song, chamber music, contemporary music, choral music, jazz, pop, musical theatre
- Special skills: professional singing, harpsichord/continuo, excellent sight-reading, conducting rehearsals, extended piano techniques, studio recording, songwriting
Affiliations
AGMA and UC-AFT member
Albums, Releases and Features
- Emily by Scott Bradley Joiner, with Jessica Fishenfeld, soprano (2024)
- Daredevil, songwriting debut (2023), music video release (2024)
- Halloween Tales of Gore and Folklore, with Danielle Marcelle-Bond, mezzosoprano (2023)
- She is Asleep, with Julia Bullock at Resonant Bodies Festival (released 2021)
- O Beauty, Ever Ancient, Ever New, St. James Choir, feat. singer/soloist (2018)
Teachers & Mentors
Rita Sloan, Warren Jones, Cristina Stanescu, Dejan Subotić, Dubravka Jovičić, Michel Béroff, Siniša Radojčić, Carmen Balthrop, Renee Sousa, Darinka Matić-Marović, Ljudmila Gross
Additional Performances & Collaborations
- Appearances at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Merkin Hall, National Sawdust, Roulette, Kolarac Hall, Narnia Festival (Italy), Siena Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival, American Bach Soloist Academy, Music Academy of the West, etc.
- Collaborating on projects with The Industry Opera, Pacific Opera Project, PROTOTYPE Festival, Beth Morrison Projects, etc.
Timeline
Lecturer in Opera
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
01.2022 - 01.2025
Vocal Coach
California Institute of the Arts
01.2019 - Current
Pianist/Coach
Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, LA Opera
01.2016 - 01.2018
Core member/Pianist
Contemporaneous Ensemble
01.2012 - Current
MM - Collaborative Piano
Mannes College, The New School
Specialization - Chamber Music
University of Arts, Belgrade
BM, MM - Piano Performance
University of Arts, Belgrade
DMA - Collaborative Piano
University of Maryland
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