Kodály Conservatory in Chalandri, founded in 1989 by Michalis Patseas, is one of Athens' top music schools and a leading institution in Greece. Named after Hungarian composer and educator Zoltán Kodály, it boasts a faculty of specialized educators and renowned soloists. The conservatory collaborates with the Hungarian Kodály Institute and the Ferenc Liszt Academy in Budapest. It is also known for its strong tradition in Choir Conducting education.