Ivana Popovic
Ivana Popovic
Violin, Viola and Chamber Music Instructor
An accomplished performer, composer, teacher and a chamber music coach, Ivana has performed with a variety of ensembles throughout Europe and Canada. She has a bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the University of Veljko Vlahovic in Montenegro and studied historical performance at the University of Toronto.
Ivana presently performs with ensemble Euphonia and Celebrity Symphony as well as writing and performing original material for The Oddest Prime, a pop duo with singer/pianist/composer Glen Alan. Ivana is a freelance chamber musician who is passionate about chamber music – her own compositions explore ranges and aspects of violin playing in a chamber music setting. She also plays and performs with a 5 string electric violin.
Ivana believes that teaching music is a valuable tool for helping individuals raise their awareness of the world around them. Having prepared many generations of students for the RCM exams, she also understands that fun is a necessary ingredient in the learning process and is a tremendously inspiring and skilled instructor.