I am a multi-faceted music professional with extensive experience as an educator, performer, composer, and choral conductor. I specialize in piano and voice, choral conducting, and general music instruction across diverse age groups, including individuals with disabilities. I am passionate about curriculum development, culturally responsive teaching, and integrating technology to enhance learning. As a dedicated composer and performer, I aim to uplift, heal, and inspire through music while creating a nurturing environment that develops students’ musical talents and interpersonal skills. Over the years, I have taught and conducted at schools and programs in New York, Connecticut, and beyond, founded ZCK Music Production, and performed on stages from Carnegie Hall with The Cecilia Chorus of NYC to touring India with my jazz group. My work spans education, performance, and recording, and I continually seek opportunities to collaborate, mentor, and create meaningful musical experiences for communities I serve.…

Christie Kanska

I am a multi-faceted music professional with extensive experience as an educator, performer, composer, and choral conductor. I specialize in piano and voice, choral conducting, and general music instruction across diverse age groups, including individuals with disabilities. I am passionate about curriculum development, culturally responsive teaching, and integrating technology to enhance learning. As a dedicated composer and performer, I aim to uplift, heal, and inspire through music while creating a nurturing environment that develops students’ musical talents and interpersonal skills. Over the years, I have taught and conducted at schools and programs in New York, Connecticut, and beyond, founded ZCK Music Production, and performed on stages from Carnegie Hall with The Cecilia Chorus of NYC to touring India with my jazz group. My work spans education, performance, and recording, and I continually seek opportunities to collaborate, mentor, and create meaningful musical experiences for communities I serve.…

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I am a multi-faceted music professional with extensive experience as an educator, performer, composer, and choral conductor. I specialize in piano and voice, choral conducting, and general music instruction across diverse age groups, including individuals with disabilities. I am passionate about curriculum development, culturally responsive teaching, and integrating technology to enhance learning. As a dedicated composer and performer, I aim to uplift, heal, and inspire through music while creating a nurturing environment that develops students’ musical talents and interpersonal skills.

Over the years, I have taught and conducted at schools and programs in New York, Connecticut, and beyond, founded ZCK Music Production, and performed on stages from Carnegie Hall with The Cecilia Chorus of NYC to touring India with my jazz group. My work spans education, performance, and recording, and I continually seek opportunities to collaborate, mentor, and create meaningful musical experiences for communities I serve.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
Armenian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Czech
Fluent

Work Experience

Choral Conductor at De La Salle Academy, Manhattan, NY
January 1, 2024 - Present
Conducts the Youth Choir.
Choral Conductor at St. Margaret of Cortona School, Bronx, NY
January 1, 2024 - Present
Conducts the Children’s Choir.
Music Teacher (K-12) at Whitby School, Greenwich, CT
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Organized and led student concert at Steinway Hall, NYC.
Conductor / Director at Harmony Program, NYC
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Directed choirs; conducted a choir of 150 students for the Summer Music Camp (2023).
Affiliated Certified Teacher (Voice & Piano) at Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program (Canada)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024
Voice Faculty at Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music (S.A.M.), India
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Taught at South Asia's leading Western contemporary music college.
Founder & Director at ZCK Music Production, Marlborough, MA
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Directed 'Angel Voices' children’s choir.
Recording Vocal Coach at Boston, MA
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020
Provided recording vocal coaching.
Voice Faculty at Royal Academy of Music, Shrewsbury, MA
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Voice and piano instruction.
Piano & Voice Teacher at In Bloom Music, Marlborough, MA
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Piano and voice instruction.
Voice & Piano Teacher at Mozart Academy, Weston, MA
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Voice and piano instruction.
Head Teacher at Music Oriented School for Gifted Children
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Head teacher in Libeznice, Czech Republic.
Master Class Instructor at International Workshops, Europe (Czech Republic)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Master class instructor.
Assistant Director at Berklee College of Music Choir (Five-Week Summer Program)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Assisted in directing the choir.
Piano & Voice Teacher at Music Studio, West Roxbury, MA
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Piano and voice teaching.
Voice Faculty at Conservatory Philippos Nakas, Thessaloniki, Greece
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Voice teaching.
Voice Faculty at Neo Odio Conservatory, Thessaloniki, Greece
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2001
Voice teaching.
Conductor, Children's Chorus at Children's Chorus (affiliated with the Greek Embassy of Armenia), Yerevan, Armenia
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Participated in the Children's Chorus Festival in Athens, Greece.
Choir Director & Conductor at Harmony Program, NYC
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Directed choirs; conducted a choir of 150 students for the Summer Music Camp (2023).
Recording Vocal Coach at Private Recording Studio, Boston, MA
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020
Provided vocal coaching and session work for recording projects.
Head Teacher at Music Oriented School for Gifted Children, Libeznice, Czech Republic
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Head teacher overseeing gifted program; organized curriculum and performances.
Master Class Instructor at International Workshops, Czech Republic
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Led master classes in Europe.
Piano and Voice Teacher at Music Studio, West Roxbury, MA
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Piano and voice instruction.
Conductor, Children's Chorus at Chorus affiliated with the Greek Embassy of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Conductor for children's chorus; participated in international festivals.
Choral Conductor at De La Salle Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Conducts the Youth Choir; develops repertoire and performance opportunities; fosters ensemble skills, vocal technique, and music literacy.
Choral Conductor at St. Margaret of Cortona School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directs the Children’s Choir; oversees repertoire, rehearsals, and class-friendly vocal pedagogy.
Music Teacher (K-12) at Whitby School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Organized and led student concert at Steinway Hall, NYC; provided K-12 general music instruction.
Choir Director & Conductor at Harmony Program
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Directed choirs; conducted a choir of 150 students for the Summer Music Camp (2023).
Affiliate Certified Teacher (Voice & Piano) at Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program (Canada)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2024
Affiliated certified teacher in voice and piano through RCM Development Program.
Voice & Piano Faculty at Royal Academy of Music, Shrewsbury, MA
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016
Delivered voice and piano instruction; individual and ensemble coaching.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Professional Music (Voice Major) at Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts at College of Fine Arts, Yerevan, Armenia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Diploma in Contemporary Singing (Voice Principal) at College of Jazz and Contemporary Music, Yerevan, Armenia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
Diploma in Piano at Music School, Yerevan, Armenia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986
Bachelor of Music in Professional Music (Voice Major) at Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts at College of Fine Arts, Yerevan, Armenia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Diploma in Contemporary Singing (Voice Principal) at College of Jazz and Contemporary Music, Yerevan, Armenia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
Diploma in Piano at Music School, Yerevan, Armenia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986
Bachelor of Music in Professional Music (Voice Major) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2001 - December 1, 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts at College of Fine Arts, Yerevan, Armenia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Diploma in Contemporary Singing (Voice Principal) at College of Jazz and Contemporary Music, Yerevan, Armenia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
Diploma in Piano at Music School, Yerevan, Armenia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986

Qualifications

Affiliated Certified Teacher (Voice & Piano) - Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program (Canada)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024
RCM Gold Medal Teacher of Recognition
January 1, 2021 - January 30, 2026
Grammy Voting Member
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Steinway Educational Partner
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Berklee Scholarship Award (Full-time study)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Affiliated Certified Teacher (Voice & Piano), Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program (Canada)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024
Affiliated Certified Teacher (Voice & Piano), Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2024
Grammy Voting Member, The Recording Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Steinway Educational Partner (formerly Steinway & Sons Official Educator, Canada)
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Royal Conservatory Gold Medal Teacher of Recognition
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Carnegie Hall Summer Music Educators Workshop
June 1, 2023 - June 10, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
    paper Children's Album and Music Book "Songbird"

    This album is a project that speaks deeply to my heart. I am both an artist and an educator, with over 34 years of teaching experience, and each song in this collection carries its own story, purpose, and journey. It took many years to write these songs, and now we are joyfully bringing them to life at our ZCK Recording Studios with my husband and producer, Zdenek Kansky.
    My greatest passion is inspiring children. I have a natural ability to connect with their pure and imaginative world, and through music, I share values of kindness, creativity, and joy. Every song on this album is original and created specifically for children, blending musical artistry with heartfelt storytelling.
    This project represents not only my love for music and education but also my dedication to nurturing young hearts through meaningful art. I am honored to be submitting this Children’s Album for Grammy consideration.