VIELKA'S YOUNG SINGERS ACADEMY: ONLINE & NYC SINGING LESSONS FOR KIDS, TWEENS, AND TEENS
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Welcome to the YSA Family!

We are beyond excited to have you here with us to share your unique singing journey!
We look forward to your continued growth, wherever you are on your path.
We know the commitment and courage it takes to be here,
and are here to support and celebrate you!


​Let Your Singing Journey Begin!

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YSA Family Handbook

1.  WELCOME!


Welcome to YSA! Let's Get You Set Up for Success. 

  • Set your weekly recurring lesson time
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  • Schedule at least 3 practice days at home per week
2. DOWNLOAD THE PRACTICE SPACE APP
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Practice Space App


Please download this app to your child's device so we can send assignments directly to your child!
They earn points and avatars for practice!


How to Download
1. Download the app. 
2. Use the code 1Z4ESC to join YSA's studio.
3. Click here to see how it works! 


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3. PARENT ORIENTATION - TBD FALL 2022
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Parent Orientation

Orientations are live Zoom meetings for parents to help you make the most of YSA.
You'll get an interactive overview of the program with time for Q&A.
4. CLOSINGS CALENDAR - HOLIDAYS, ACADEMIC BREAKS, & HOLIDAY RESCHEDULES
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The YSA Calendar

Your membership saves a recurring weekly time just for you.
Should you need to change your reserved time, just let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.
There are no make-ups. 
 

​YSA Summer Sessions are from June to August.

Your summer membership gives you weekly lessons with flexible scheduling when needed.

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YSA Closings

Holidays and Academic Breaks:
Lessons are weekly (48 in a calendar year) with the exception of 4 weeks of academic breaks - fall, winter, spring and summer.​ ​ ​Private Program only: Should your regularly scheduled private lesson fall on a holiday, you may reschedule for an alternate time that week only.
There are no credits or make ups for Academic Breaks, Reserved Weekly Lessons or Group Classes.

The YSA Calendar
YSA is a Year-Round Academy.
The Private Program offers weekly lessons on a month-to-month subscription.

The Group Program is offered by the Term: Fall, Spring & Summer.
Your membership saves a recurring weekly time just for you.
Should you need to change your reserved time, just let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.
There are no make-ups. 
 

​YSA Flexible Summer Scheduling runs from June to August.

Your membership gives you weekly lessons with flexible scheduling when needed.
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2023 Closings

~ Spring 2023 Group Term: Jan 30, 2023 - June 30, 2023 ~
5. EVENT CALENDAR & RSVPS: SONG SHARES, STUDIO SONG SHARES, ANNUAL RECITAL
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YSA Song Shares

Song Shares are informal live Zoom gatherings to build friendships and performance skills.
​It's a time to have fun and practice:
​introducing yourself, sharing what you're working on, and being brave!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!
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YSA Studio Recitals

Studio Recitals are an opportunity to meet other singers who study with your teacher!
​They are informal live gatherings via Zoom with your teacher.
​It's all about getting to know each other and celebrating courage and progress.
Friday-Thursday, March 4-10: TBD by Teacher - YSA Studio Song Shares
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!
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Annual Recital

At the end of the year, we are thrilled to present our Annual Recital!
​This year we will present our first Recital Series - a collection of 30-45 minute virtual recitals.
This will give us the opportunity to celebrate each individual's accomplishments,
​while sticking to the philosophy that YSA recitals should be under an hour...especially for our youngest singers! 
TBD May/June 2022
6. CANCELLATION POLICY & MORE
Cancellation Policy for All Group, Private Lessons and Special Events:
There are no make up lessons. As a courtesy, please let us know you will be absent in advance.


Before you cancel, consider:
  • a "No Singing" Lesson! There's still plenty to do even if you are sick (no fever) or have lost your voice and can't sing!​
  • using the lesson time to call in for a progress update.
  • ask us to send you a personalized video or replay of the group lesson.
  • asynchronous video coaching - send a video and we'll video back!
  • gifting your lesson time to a sibling, parent, grandparent or friend!

​Teacher Absence:
Life happens...especially with talented professional performers! Should your teacher need to miss your lesson either 
there will be a substitute teacher or it will be rescheduled. 
​
Your courtesy is appreciated!
Please email your teacher to let them know you can't make it at least 24 hours in advance. 

All policies are listed here.
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7. MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS
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Music Achievement Programs

As part of YSA Programs, we are integrating the repertoire and music skill standards of
Trinity College London and The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM).
Designed as international music standards for children,
​you'll have the opportunity to earn leveled singing certifications
​in classical, pop, rock and musical theater.
8. FACULTY EMAILS & ZOOM ROOMS
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YSA Dream Team

Click on your Voice Educator for their Zoom Room, email and other info.
Easily remember their page by going to www.youngsingersacademy.com slash their first name.
Email addresses are first name @youngsingersacademy.com
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/angela
ANGELA
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/christina
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/christina-s
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/gabby
gabby
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/julia
julia
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/morgan
morgan
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/rebekah
rebekah
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/shanna
shanna
9. NEED HELP? FAMILY CONCIERGE
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Family Concierge


Need help with billing,
​scheduling, events?

[email protected]

10. CONTACT VIELKA
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Founder & Executive Director


Click  to schedule a call or Zoom with me.
vielka
​[email protected]
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find your voice

be vulnerable

learn from mistakes

face fears

never give up

get up fast when you fall

dig deep

be brave

train muscles

persist

raise your standards

sing your song
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​soar with confidence


IT'S EASY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
Ready to start? You have nothing to lose. Love your first lesson or your money back!

Sign up is easy and user-friendly!
No large upfront payments, no complicated contracts, no annual material or performance fees.

Need help? Email us at [email protected]


Lessons are first come, first serve, so contact us today to arrange your first lesson!

STEP 1
Take our YSA Quiz

STEP 2
Schedule a Discovery Call

​STEP 3
Sign Up for a Trial Lesson

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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • YSA SINGER QUIZ
    • Discovery Call
    • Our Founder
    • Our Approach
    • ONLINE SETUP
    • YSA DREAM TEAM
    • YSA Calendar
    • FAQ
    • Testimonials
    • POLICIES
    • CHANGE & WITHDRAWAL FORM
    • VOICE TEACHER TRAINING
  • PROGRAMS
    • TRIAL LESSON & ASSESSMENT
    • AUDITION PREP >
      • HIGH SCHOOL PREP >
        • FREE Webinar: Vocal Audition Success!
        • FREE Evaluation Call
        • HS PREP INITIAL LESSON
    • THE PRIVATE PROGRAM
    • THE GROUP PROGRAM
    • Digital Singing Scholars
    • VOICE FOR ADULTS
  • SING NOW!