Voice with Vielka: Teaching Kids To Sing With Confidence
About the Podcast
This show is for people passionate about teaching kids to sing with confidence! Topics are centered around the five pillars of The Vielka Method™: singer’s mindset, songs you love, singing tools, sight singing, and songtelling. Meet amazing people and gain best practices to help you grow as a singer, educator, entrepreneur, and human being.
About Vielka
Based in NYC, Vielka's mission is to help humanity sing. With over 25 years in music education, she is the founder of the international voice studio, Vielka’s Young Singers Academy, and The Vielka Method™ voice education approach. Previously, Vielka worked for Juilliard, Carnegie Hall, and NYU where she served as a thought partner for music teachers and creator of music education resources.
Learn more about Vielka at www.vielka.com and follow her at @voicewithvielka.
Voice with Vielka: Teaching Kids To Sing With Confidence
Real Talk About Auditions and Casting
What if the true magic of auditions isn’t just about landing the perfect role, but about the resilience, creativity, and joy you discover along the way?
In this vibrant and supportive discussion with our talented YSA Dream Team—we unpack what it truly takes to prepare for an audition, not just in terms of performance but also the mindset and resilience needed for the entire journey. Whether you’re going for the lead or joining the ensemble, each role has its unique value and learning opportunities. The key takeaway? Talent is important, but understanding the bigger picture—like casting patterns, preparation, and even embracing setbacks—is what helps you grow as both a performer and a person.
From exploring the highs and lows of different roles, to the emotional rollercoaster of auditions, this chat emphasizes that every step, every win (big or small), and every challenge shapes you into a more confident and well-rounded artist. Remember, even if things don’t go as planned, there’s always something to celebrate. Maybe it’s the friendships you form backstage, the thrill of learning a new harmony, or just stepping into the audition room for the first time with courage.
Ultimately, the journey is about nurturing your best self and keeping the love for performing alive. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting out, focus on progress, not perfection. After all, the magic lies not just in landing the perfect role, but in building the resilience, creativity, and joy that come with every audition, every rehearsal, and every performance.
About Vielka’s YSA Dream Team
YSA Voice Educators draw out the inherent knowledge and strength that lies within all students, using a discovery-based approach and positive reinforcement. Educators are hand-picked after a rigorous vetting process that includes a singing audition, writing sample, multiple interviews, demo lesson and a teaching observation. They participate in our monthly YSA Professional Empowerment Program and are personally trained by Vielka in her method.
They were chosen for their love of children,outstanding energy, creative and inspired teaching, top-tier performance degrees, and commitment to lifelong learning.
Where you can find Vielka’s YSA Dream Team?
Learn more about Vielka at www.vielka.com and follow us at @voicewithvielka.
Graphic Design by Jeff Yas
Podcast Music by Andrew Markus
