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Blanka Pesja is a lecturer and mentor at the Pop Department (Conservatorium) at the Amsterdam University of the Arts (in The Netherlands), where she teaches and mentors both bachelor and master students, focusing on the intersection of music, language, and performance. She played a key role in developing the department's curriculum and fostering creative collaboration among students.

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Blanka is the creator and owner of the Trimodus Method for lyricists, a unique approach that explores the intertwined relationship of language as a carrier of meaning, sound & rhythm, and value. This method helps songwriters develop a deeper understanding of how words function not only to convey stories and emotions but also to create musicality and resonance within their lyrics.

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Many of Blanka’s students have gone on to achieve remarkable success, winning prestigious awards such as the BUMA Music in Media Award, Mooie Noten, Amsterdamse Popprijs, and even receiving Grammy nominations.

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Previously, Blanka initiated the DarkEnsemble project, a platform where musicians experiment with the relationship between language and music. They performed among others at Antwerp Ambient 2012 and NEU/NOW festival in Porto (Portugal). As a producer, she released three albums with DarkEnsemble and two albums with her Lyric Lab students, showcasing innovative approaches to sound and storytelling.

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An accomplished interdisciplinary artist, Blanka’s work spans poetry, painting, conceptual art, and activism. Her paintings have been exhibited widely, including at Art-Frankfurt alongside renowned artist Milan Kunc.

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She is an advocate for equality and sustainability in the music industry, founding the support group She-Music Int., a platform dedicated to empowering women in music, and contributing to Music Declares Emergency in the Netherlands.

 

Blanka approaches painting with dedication, writing with insight, and mentoring with thoughtful guidance, while remaining committed to merging art, education, and activism into every facet of her work.

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