She studied violin and composition, graduating from the Faculty of Music Arts (FMA) in Belgrade.
In 1968 Stefanović took a position with Radio Belgrade writing music and program leads.
In 1970 she began working for Television Belgrade, preparing and maintaining cultural programs.
She has written a book titled Put za Damask (Road to Damascus), and has published professional articles on music and culture in newspapers and magazines.
[3] Ivana Stefanović composes for radio and for theater, and has completed music for over forty plays.