Frequently Asked Questions

Vincerò Academy is the leading online mentorship platform connecting young singers from all over the world with the greatest opera stars of our time.

Vincerò’s program provides students across the globe an elite education online with the world’s most admired opera figures, and the opportunity to audition for international agents and casting directors.

The goal of the Academy is to provide students with the tools, resources, and guidance to take them to the next level in their career: whether it is to learn or review a full role, prepare for an audition tour, curate a recital program, or expand their professional network .

The program consists of Group Classes and Workshops led by different Faculty members; dedicated Masterclasses led by our star Faculty; individual music, language, stage, and vocal Coachings; Seminars; the opportunity to connect with industry professionals in casting and management; and to round up the experience, a Carnegie Hall debut.

Our intention is to provide an alternative to the traditional conservatories or universities by focusing our curriculum on the study of repertoire under the guidance of world-class artists.

Any singer with a desire to study under the guidance of today’s top artists.

Whether at undergraduate, graduate, young professional, or performing artist level, this is a unique and one-of-its-kind opportunity for singers to learn from the best in the field, expand their professional network, and form lifetime connections.

You can learn a new role or work on a role you already know, prepare an audition package or recital program, or audition for leading casting agents and managers

There is no age limit. Everyone is welcome to apply.

Applications are processed two times a year:
December 1, 2025 deadline for enrollment starting in January, 2026.
August 1, 2026 deadline for enrollment starting in September, 2026.

You will receive a notification via email to let you know whether you will be invited to a virtual interview or not.

Your individual program starts as soon as you enroll and will depend on the specific curriculum built for you.

At the moment of enrollment, your information is sent to your coaches so they can schedule directly with you. You will have 6 months to complete your coachings with them, but they can extend this deadline for another 6 months.

Masterclasses take place throughout the whole year and participating students are notified a few weeks in advance so they can plan accordingly.

Singers’ workshops take place weekly almost throughout the whole year - this is an excellent way to try out the repertoire you are working on in front of your peers. 

Career consultations and the virtual audition tour are scheduled towards the end of each student’s program, once they have reached an optimal level of preparation.

The virtual audition tour is a new offering in the Academy, and it is open for everyone to apply separately, whether they sign up for a program or not. 

Please keep in mind that the bar for acceptance to do a virtual audition tour is higher than for the program itself, so we encourage you to sign up for a program first in order to be fully prepared.

Once a the prospective singer has been accepted, they will have one private consultation with David Lomelí and one private consultation with Catherine Pisaroni, to review their audition materials.

Next, these materials will be sent to the audition panel, who will then send written feedback to the singer.

Potential professional engagements will be discussed directly between the panelist and the singer.

There is no application fee. We believe application fees can be a deterrent, given how many auditions, schools, and young artist programs singers have to apply to every year.

Just fill out the Application form - we look forward to hearing from you!

Each role has an approximate  cost which you can find in the Tuition section, but the tuition for each student will depend on the specific program curated for them.

Yes. We have a limited number of partial scholarships available every season. You can find all the information on tuition and how to apply for financial aid in the Tuition section.

Yes. If you are accepted into any of our programs, you will receive a detailed offer letter which will include: the masterclasses you will be singing in, the coaches you will be assigned to and number of coachings with each, your total tuition, any tuition incentives (scholarship, payment plan, etc.), and a tentative calendar of activities.

No. This is an Academy, and your tuition will cover your masterclasses, group classes, seminars, and coachings with our world-class faculty.

The performances at Carnegie Hall or elsewhere are an opportunity for everyone to meet and share their experiences after many months of learning online.

Additionally, other opportunities may arise to audition to perform operas in concert or fully staged. These performances are not guaranteed and are only meant as a complement to the entire learning program.

The selection process is divided in two parts: pre-screening and live virtual interview. In order to apply, all you have to do is fill out the form in the Application section.

We will notify you if you are selected for a live virtual interview, which will take place via Zoom.

Yes. You can also sign up for different roles in different operas.

Each role’s curriculum has been carefully curated and the tuition is adjusted accordingly, taking into account the differences in length and complexity of each role.

There is no limit on the number of singers that can be accepted for each role offered.

You decide. We will mainly consider you for the role or roles you request in your application.

However, you can request input or suggestions in your live virtual interview.

Yes you can, please let us know if you would like to request this, and if you are accepted we will tailor a program for you.

Yes you can, this is a new feature of the Academy!

If you request this in your application and you are accepted, we will tailor a program for you, whether you are preparing an audition package, a recital program or concert, or simply want to continue your education and expand your professional network.

Online via Zoom! This is a fully virtual academy - an incredible opportunity to be able to connect the most accomplished artists in opera with students from all over the world, something that would be impossible to achieve in person due to geographical, scheduling, and financial reasons.

There is so much that can be achieved through this format and the technology keeps getting better and better, so now the greatest artists across the globe can reach talented students anywhere regardless of where they are located. 

You can take participate in our online activities as long as you have a personal computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with the Zoom application installed.

The most important element is to have a stable high-speed internet connection

The schedule for all the activities is variable and flexible.

All the activities take place throughout the year at different times on weekdays and weekends, depending on the type of activity and who is participating.

Group Classes take place on weekends and singers can participate by signing through a sign-up sheet.

Masterclasses and Seminars are scheduled weeks in advance according to each Faculty member’s availability.

Individual Coachings are scheduled directly between students and their teacher.

We will schedule Masterclasses weeks in advance so you can make the necessary arrangements, and they will take place at a time that is comfortable for all participants to sing.

You will be able to schedule your Individual Coachings directly with your teachers.

If you miss any of the other activities such as Group Classes, Workshops, or Seminars, not to worry! All the activities will be live streamed to a closed Facebook group where you will be able to watch everything later, on your own time. 

The backbone of the program are the Group Classes where students will have the opportunity to sing through their entire role throughout the year for their colleagues, practice rectiativi with maestro Abdiel Vázquez, participate in group discussions about the featured operas, or try out the repertoire they’re currently working on

Students will be assigned to participate in at least two Masterclasses: one with a star singer according to your selected role, and one with a master coach. All the Masterclasses have a Q&A session at the end, so students will have an invaluable opportunity to share and learn from our incredible Faculty of singers and coaches.

Students will be assigned a pre-determined number of individual music, stage, language, or voice Coachings according to your role or goals within the program.

You will have two personal Career Consultations, one with casting director David Lomelí and one with publicist Catherine Pisaroni. With them you can prepare for the Virtual Audition Tour.

Students will have one individual Role Run-Through session per role with maestro Abdiel Vázquez.

All enrolled students will be invited to a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Additionally, all enrolled students will have access through a closed Facebook Group to all the Group Classes, Workshops, Masterclasses, and Seminars, for as long as you are enrolled in the Academy.

Finally, all the students past and present will be invited to audition to participate in any of Vincerò Academy’s opera productions.

The duration of the program is variable for each student and it depends on the time of the year in which you enroll and on the specific curriculum curated for you.

The program will be considered completed once you have had your individual coachings (you will have 6 months from the time of enrollment), your masterclasses, and have had your consultations and role run-through session. The average duration is one year.

Once you have finished your program, you will need to stay enrolled in the Academy in order to continue to have access to the closed Facebook Group where all the activities are recorded. You can read about the cost of continued enrollment in the Tuition section.

You can let us know the masterclasses of your preference, but the final decision will rest with the Artistic Board. We are confident we will be able to provide every student with a phenomenal experience tailored to their goals, strengths, and needs. 

You can let us know the coaches of your preference, but the final decision will rest with the Artistic Board. The decision will be made according to your application materials, audition videos, and interview, and just like in the masterclasses we are confident we will be able to place you with those coaches that will offer you the most help and guidance. 

Vincerò will provide tracks for the featured operas recorded by maestro Abdiel Vázquez. We recommend getting your own tracks for your other repertoire, either through trusted coaches and pianists, YouTube, or apps such as Appcompanist.

For your masterclasses, we recommend finding a live pianist to accompany you, but this is not necessary.

All enrolled students will be invited to participate in one gala performance either at Carnegie Hall or at Salle Gaveau.

Those singers who accept their invitation will be responsible for their own travel to New York or Paris, room and board, and for any necessary visa requirements or travel permits.

Vincerò will gladly provide a letter of invitation upon request.

All current and past students will be invited to audition for Vincerò Academy’s productions, but priority will be given to those students who completed the program for the opera that will be staged.

No. In order to ensure the highest quality, only singers who have completed Vincerò’s programs will be able to perform in Carnegie Hall, Salle Gaveau, or audition for any other live performances.