Martzi Trikka

Education

    • Diploma in Jazz & Contemporary Vocal Performance, Modern Music Foundation Northern Greece Academy / Odeio Voreiou Ellados — Graduated with Honors
Coursework included Jazz Harmony, Jazz Piano, Jazz Ensemble Performance, Arranging & Instrumentation, Conducting for Musical Ensembles, and Thesis Research.
    • Advanced Piano Studies (Upper-Level Conservatory Training), Contemporary Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Pythagorean Conservatory of Thermaikos, and Municipal Conservatory of Chalkida “Nikos Skalkottas”
Additional studies included Classical Harmony, Music History, Music Morphology, Solfège, Advanced Harmony, and Choir Performance.
    • Master’s Degree in Music Pedagogy, European University Cyprus
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Preschool Education & Educational Sciences (Department of Aesthetic Education), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Professional Development & Certifications
    • Annual Advanced Vocal Teaching Seminar with Panos Dimas — National Conservatory of Athens
    • “Art and Education” — University of Western Macedonia
    • “Polyrhythm” seminar with Giorgos Karakasis
    • “Harmony, Rhythm & Improvisation – Tribute to Thelonious Monk” with Christos Digkas
    • Jazz Masterclass: “Jazz in Ancient Greece” with Michalis Chatzianastasiou
    • Lax Vox Vocal Training Seminar with Marianna Zorba
    • “Not Just Looping” workshop with Fotis Siotas
    • Contemporary Singing — Berklee College of Music
    • Somatic Voicework™ Levels I, II & III — Jeanie Lovetri Institute for Somatic Voicework / Baldwin Wallace University
    • “Belting: The Pedagogy and Technique” webinar with Jeanie LoVetri
    • Swinging Jazz Vocal Mastery Program with Judy Raffat
    • Riffs & Runs Intensive — Cooper Philip
    • Cheryl Porter Vocal Method Courses: Hit Those High Notes & The Big 10


Artistic Experience

    • Live and studio performer, songwriter, and recording artist with ongoing involvement in bands and collaborative music projects spanning Funk, Soul, Jazz, Swing, Rock & Roll, Blues, Americana, Country, Indie Folk, Pop, Metal, Trip Hop, Hip Hop, and Experimental music (2006–Present).
    • Released and performed original music through multiple recording projects including Martzi Feelgood, Ekospell, Jumberingas, Gonzo Grooves, and Project Sacromonte (2013–Present).
    • Session vocalist for studio recordings and live performances in Greece and internationally (2014–Present).
    • Pianist and Choir Director for the seasonal Christmas Choir of Hondos Center, Thessaloniki (2014–2018).
    • Soloist and Vocal Coach for vocal ensembles with the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra of Northern Greece (2015–2018).


Teaching Experience

    • Vocal Instructor specializing in riffs & runs at PDVS Academy (2024–Present).
    • Vocal Instructor at Lab Music Education (2023–Present).
    • Vocal Instructor and Choir Vocal Coach at Mousiki Dimiourgia Conservatory of Athens (2019–2023)