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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.
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Send us a textEPISODE SUMMARYWhat does it mean to offer your students choice and agency in their vocal development? How can mindfulness reshape the way you approach teaching? In this episode of Voice with Vielka, we are joined by the insightful Megan Durham, a renowned voice teacher, vocologist, and advocate for trauma-informed care in voice education. Get ready to dive into an empowering conversation where Megan shares her unique approach to creating safe, supportive spaces for young singers...
Send us a textLooking for a way to hook students on practice?Join us as we chat with Robert Miller, co-founder of the Practice Space app – the game-changing app that makes music practice exciting for kids of all ages! 🎶 Discover how this innovative tool keeps students motivated, gamifies practice, and makes life easier for music teachers. We’ll explore the benefits, share real-life success stories, and give you tips on how to use this app to level up your music practice game. Whether you’re a...
Send us a textWhat if you could help your students not only sing, but conquer their fears?In this episode, Emily DenBleyker—a voice teacher, actor, and singer from Seattle—shares her mission of making singing accessible to everyone, even those who believe they “can’t sing.” With over 20 years of experience, Emily discusses her three-pronged approach to teaching adult beginners, focusing on self-efficacy (building confidence in their abilities), participation (encouraging active engagement ove...
Send us a textIn this episode of Voice with Vielka, the focus is on enhancing your teaching by incorporating videos into your lessons. The episode explores how video content can create flexible, engaging learning experiences tailored to meet students where they are, regardless of their schedules.One example shared is about Sarah, an adult beginner passionate about singing, who struggled to find time for live lessons. By leveraging step-by-step video lessons, Sarah was able to make significant...
Send us a textIn this episode, Laura Jean Penrod, an award-winning educator and advocate, shares insights on how personalized, competency-based learning (CBL) and technology can transform education. She emphasizes that instead of adhering to rigid pacing guides, educators should focus on meeting students where they are, allowing them to learn at their own pace while mastering the necessary skills. This approach, combined with thoughtful integration of technology like AI tools, can help reduce...
Send us a textWhat is museum education? Join us as Natalie Williams, Director of Education at Miami Children's Museum, explains this unique learning space where children engage through play and connect with their community and collections. In this episode, Natalie shares her 16+ years of experience in shaping young minds as a director of preschools across Florida and Manhattan. Natalie's insights are invaluable and applicable to all ages. Discover her holistic approach that focuses on e...
Send us a textWhat does it mean to be a mental-health informed teacher? How do we navigate the inner critique with our students? Today we meet performer turned Psychotherapist and Vocal Coach, Petra Borzynski as she provides key insights into trauma-informed teaching, offering practical guidance for educators. Discover the art of staying in the moment in both mind and body, while fostering a compassionate and supportive teaching environment.Resources:Connect with Petra: www.singingsense....
Send us a textIs talent enough? How do we navigate the extensive audition process? In today's special episode we are joined by Vielka's Young Singers Academy Dream Team, where we explore predictable industry patterns, chart progress, and discuss the realities of the casting process. Learn to prepare our families for the realities of casting. Let's get real about the journey onward and upward in the world of performing arts.Learn more about Vielka at www.vielka.com and follow us at @voice...
Send us a textCurious about working with teens? How do you evolve each year and connect with students to help them become more resilient and build the confidence they need in life? Join us in today's episode with Kate Gladdin, recognized as one of Australia’s top 100 Women of Influence. As a Certified Life Coach, International Youth Speaker, and published author, Kate shares practical insights into fostering resilience, creating safe spaces for students, and specializing in empowering te...
Send us a textHave you ever pushed yourself to the ultimate level? What happens next? How does your body and mind react? Today, we are joined by Ironman Scott Cohen, an expert in pushing boundaries and unlocking human potential, where both athletes and singers learn to achieve ultimate goals and transform body, mind, and breath. Tune in as Scott talks about group training, positivity, and overcoming obstacles.Resources: Charity: Lend A Hand India - https://lendahandindia.org/Learn m...
Send us a textWhat is the Montessori way of life? Ever wondered how to connect your teaching practices across ages?Join us for an enriching conversation with Montessori and Early Childhood expert Heidi Morrison. In this episode, Heidi, the Senior Director of Programs at Higher Ground Education at the time of recording (and currently Director of Education and Curriculum at Bright Horizons) , shares her extensive experience and insights gained over two decades in the Montessori world. Discover ...
Send us a textHow do you stay positive while working through the impossible? Join us in today’s episode as our guest, Ms. Broadway and NYC-based actor Megan Stier, shares her journey of triumph after a challenging brain injury as a performer and pageantry winner. Tune in as Megan elaborates on fostering community and awareness, and how her path led her to study neuroscience and become a motivational speaker. Gain insights on adapting and finding strength in unexpected pursuits while prov...
Send us a textThis episode explores some of the unintentional consequences of using piano in voice lessons and challenges the traditional model of playing for young singers. Keep an open mind as we examine singing lessons without the piano.Click here for Transpose Browser Extension.Learn more about Vielka at www.vielka.com and follow us at @voicewithvielka.Graphic Design by Jeff YasPodcast Music by Andrew Markus
Send us a textHave you ever been working with a young singer and then as they start to go outside of their comfort zone, they stop and say “I can’t”? And then maybe you’ve even thought…”I can’t teach someone who says I can’t”! Here today is a guest that will help both teachers and students get unstuck from this kind of thinking and share useful tools that transform and bring out our best. Today we welcome to our show the founder of Teaching Positivity, Peggy Rakas, talking about growth m...
Send us a textBefore we get into teaching kids to sing with confidence, it’s important to start with why. When you find a why that is big enough, it will motivate you to keep going through the hardest days and longest nights. It will also be what inspires others and influences them. Listen along to find YOUR why.RESOURCESStart With Why by Simon SinekTED Talk: Start with Why by Simon SinekNYU Mentors: Dr. Sylvia Gholson & Elaine Gates The Full Voice Podcast with Nikki LoneyOrgan...
Send us a text"Where's 'Vielka' from?" This is the most-asked question I receive. Here's the story...and it won't be what you think!Learn more about Vielka at www.vielka.com and follow us at @voicewithvielka.Graphic Design by Jeff YasPodcast Music by Andrew Markus
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