Ana Pilat discovered her passion for singing at a young age, winning her first awards in children’s song festivals. At the age of 16, she recorded her first album with the vocal group Rožice.
Throughout her career, Ana has collaborated with various world music projects, including Mãe d’Água and Trieste Early Jazz Orchestra, performing in festivals and theatres across Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia.
In 2019, Ana recorded an album “Sonce Ljubo” with the chamber music ensemble Violoncelli Itineranti. Their work was recognized with a second prize at the Alberto Cesa Award 2020 during the International Folkest Festival. They also received a special mention at the Music Miela Contest in 2021.
In 2021, Ana earned a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Singing from the Conservatory G. Tartini of Trieste, graduating with the highest mark and Cum Laude.
She has attended numerous singing and lyric-writing workshops with artists like Marta Gomez, Francesca Corrias, and Elena Ledda. In 2019, she was awarded a scholarship for a one-year exchange program at Jamk University of Applied Sciences in Finland.
In autumn 2023 she recorded the ‘Song and Dance’ album with Klaus Gesing and the Latvian Radio Big Band.
As a lyricist, Ana’s skills have been recognized by entering the semifinals of the International Songwriting Competition 2023.
In 2023, Ana graduated as a pop/jazz vocal pedagogue from Jamk University of Applied Sciences. Her thesis, “The Effects of Group Singing on Personal and Community Well-being,” reflects her dedication to exploring the psychology behind the art of singing.
Currently residing in Finland, Ana offers individual modern singing lessons and conducts holistic group singing sessions based on the ‘School of Uncovering the Voice’.
