Originally from Slovakia, Dr. Janka Krajciova has been a member of the piano Artist–Faculty at the Omaha Conservatory of Music since 2015. Janka teaches private lessons and group classes to students of all levels, ages 7 and up, and especially enjoys working with the adult students. She has taught masterclasses and served as an adjudicator in Louisiana, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota. Janka’s writing has been featured in Piano Magazine, as well as in American Music Teacher, the official publication of the National Music Teachers Association.

In addition to maintaining an active private studio, Dr. Krajciova is a sought-after collaborative pianist in the Omaha area, frequently performing with vocalists and instrumentalists at competitions, festivals, and masterclasses.  A passionate chamber musician, Janka has performed with her colleague, violinist Lisa Nielsen as the Goldenrod Duo at venues such as the Durham Museum, Bryan West Hospital, Midtown Crossing, Fontenelle Forest, and various Immanuel Retirement communities.  She also enjoys sharing her music with the congregation at Wildewood Christian Church in Papillion.

Janka holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, a Master of Music from Kansas State University, and a Bachelor of Music from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She has studied with renowned pianists, including Drs. Mark Clinton, Slawomir Dobrzanski, Francis Yang, Nikita Fitenko and Mr. Peter Cerman. An active member of the National Music Teachers Association and the Omaha Music Teachers Association, Dr. Krajciova frequently attends national and state conferences. Outside of music, she loves to swim and spend time outdoors with her boys.

What to expect in lessons with Janka:

• Become a well-rounded musician by learning about all aspects of the piano playing: technique, performance, ear training, music history & theory, improvisation & more
• Learn the discipline of effective practicing, so you can play your favorite Classical, pop or Christmas pieces
• Enjoy sharing the music with others at our studio recitals, Christmas Gratitude recital, as well as with the residents of the Aksarben Senior Living Community
• Challenge yourself by attending District and State Festivals, local competitions, and OCoM’s piano events