NYC PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOLS
AUDITION PREP
Have a child who wants to audition for LaGuardia? Frank Sinatra? PPAS? |
As a NYC mom of a current 8th (and 6th grader), I understand how stressful this time can be. As we begin the journey toward high school, we are talking to experienced friends, gathering info, anticipating tours, and wrapping our heads around rubrics and requirements. Don't worry. When it comes to high school vocal auditions, we've got you covered! I've helped my private voice students - from beginners to more experienced singers - gain nearly 100% acceptance into NYC Performing Arts High Schools - with most auditioning for LaGuardia High School - for the past 20 years! I've also served as a Vocal Director for the "Count Me In" Program for auditioning 8th graders for performing arts high schools at Carnegie Hall. I've had serious training as a singer, educator and mother: Global K-12 Music Specialist at The Juilliard School Creator of Carnegie Hall's Music Educators Toolbox Voice Faculty at New York University Head of Music at Metropolitan Montessori School, NYC Certified in multiple voice and music education approaches, including Kodály New York State Licensed Music Teacher Master's in Music Education from NYU Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice from Manhattan School of Music All of this has led me to create a unique, proven, step-by-step, student-centered, science-backed approach that is above all...simple. Simplicity is key. This is singing made easy. Conservatory-level training made simple, modern and meaningful. You will get results in every lesson. And the more you practice, the faster you will transform your voice and your confidence. |
PREPARE FOR NYC PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITIONS!
GRADE 6-8: Vocal Audition Success!
Limit of 6 students per class.
GRADE 6-8: Vocal Audition Success!
Limit of 6 students per class.
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ShannaYSA Voice Facilitator
Shanna Whitney is a singer, actress, educator and mother who was bit by the singing bug in 4th grade and has been involved with music ever since. Her jobs give her so many things to love, like getting to meet students, teachers and artists from all over the world. She loves cooking, getting dressed-up, and fitness!
Fun Fact: Vielka & Shanna are longtime work friends from Carnegie Hall and The Juilliard School! |
Our son is thriving at Frank Sinatra!!!! He auditioned and got into musical theatre which is what he wanted forever!!!!! He is now working with upperclassmen. He's in such a great place and is starting to open up socially. Thank you for such a great start for him - we will always be grateful for your time and expertise."
Update: "I wanted to share with you Jarius is performing again at his school with the production of Phantom of the Opera. Once again thank you so much for setting the stage for him to be his best. After working with him he truly came out of his shell. Thank you thank you thank you!!!"
-Sharese Welch, Parent of current 12th Grader at Frank Sinatra HS
Studying voice with Vielka opened a world of artistic expression to me that has served me
and transformed the course of my life.
When I began coaching in middle school, I had a great love of singing but hardly could find the right notes.
Quickly and lovingly, Vielka not only tuned my ear and taught me how to interpret a song,
but she grew my confidence as a singer across a number of life and artistic milestones:
preparing me for a successful audition
for the LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts vocal program,
or - when I ultimately chose Stuyvesant instead - helping me land roles
like Rizzo in Grease, Molly in Girl Crazy and Eve Harrington in Applause to keep theatre alive in my life.
A skilled, thoughtful and encouraging coach, Vielka helped me to continuously challenge myself as a singer through growing the instruction and material with me as I grew, tackling music from Rogers & Hammerstein to Italian arias.
But beyond that, Vielka set me up to live a fulfilling life as a singer: some of my strongest friendships formed through my college theatre company, Penn Singers, when I attended The Wharton School, and I am performing to this day with the Village Light Opera Group
-- almost 20 years down the path we started together."
–Lauren Amira, Former Student and Marketing Consultant
