Music Lessons in Wheeling | Zarui V.

About Me

Zaruihas established herself as a leading artist at Moldova's National Opera and Ballet Theater and as an adjunct faculty member at the Moldova Academy of Music. She has also performed as a guest artist at renowned venues such as the National Opera Bucharest, Manchester Opera House, and Royal Albert Hall, demonstrating her ongoing influence and active performance schedule. Her performance of Bizet's Carmen with Opera & Ballet International Company in the UK received high praise, with critics highlighting her mezzo-soprano voice and captivating stage presence. One critic noted that her portrayal will be remembered for its exceptional quality, reinforcing her reputation for compelling performances. She has participated in international festivals such as the "Va Invita M.Biesu" International Festival (1998–2013), the "Days of Russian Culture" Festival in Chisinau, Moldova (2004), the 8th International Festival of Performance Art "Bitei" organized by E. Ionescu Theatre (2007), the "Martishor" International Festival (1), the "Crizantema de Aur" International Festival (2011), and the "Opera Nights" International Festival in Hunedoara, Transylvania (2013). In concert,has performed with the National Philharmonic S. Lunkevici, the National TV and Radio Orchestra of Moldova, the Banatul State Philharmonic Orchestra (Romania), Cadenza Productions (Netherlands), and others. Her vocal and symphonic repertoire includes Verdi's Requiem, Mozart's Mass in C Major, Dvořák's Stabat Mater, Beethoven's 9th Symphony, Brahms' Rhapsody, and Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky. She also performs vocal cycles such as Wagner's "Five Poems of Mathilde Wesendonk," Shostakovich's "From Jewish Folk Poetry," M. De Faglia's "Seven Spanish Folk Songs," and G. Mahler's "Songs of Dead Children." Her concert programs also feature romances and songs by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Ravel, Mahler, Schumann, Schubert, Brahms, Grieg, Strauss, and light popular repertoire. She has always been a welcome guest artist on National Radio and TV. To this day, TV Moldova continues to broadcast her recordings, despite her immigration to the US in 2013. However, her move has not halted her artistic career in Europe. She performed actively in the UK and Ireland with the International Opera Company until its closure in 2018. Since 2018, Zaruihas dedicated herself to music education by founding Zara-V Music Studio in the Northwest Chicago suburbs. She is committed to providing comprehensive music instruction to both children and adults, nurturing a lifelong appreciation for music and emphasizing its role in enriching lives.

Zarui V. is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Vocal Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Master of Fine Arts in MusicJune 1998

Academy of Music Republic of Moldova

Award Name:

Honored ScholarshipJanuary 2004

the Central and Eastern European Music theaters (Austria, Vienna)

Diploma of Honored Recipient August 1999

H.Darclee International Competition ( Romania, Braila)

First Prize WinnerOctober 1995

National Opera Singers Contest Republic of Moldova

Honored Artist Republic of MoldovaOctober 2011

President of the Republic of Moldova

What to expect in my Vocal Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY I have had several wonderful teachers in my life and have distilled the best of what they had to offer in my own teaching. After over 25 years of teaching and an international singing career, I have amassed a substantial amount of valuable information for singers. First and foremost, I understand the responsibility given to me by each singer walking into my studio. In the first few lessons, I learn as much as I can about the singer. I try to understand their learning style, their needs, and the language of singing that they use. I try to adapt my language and style to each individual singer’s needs and operate intuitively to guide them in their artistic journey. I have worked with all voice types and all age levels. This has given me a lot of great experience in choosing repertoire, developing a voice from the ground up, and dealing with specific vocal pathologies. There are two aspects of singing that I particularly concentrate on. One is the source of the voice itself, the breath. Breath management is the single most important aspect of singing and is particularly vulnerable to misinterpretation. I generally find that most people over-support, emphasizing pressure and muscle rather than understanding the way air is used in the voice. To facilitate this understanding, I often use the model of speech and observation natural wildlife around us. In our daily lives, we phonate all day long using perfectly balanced air, creating a consistent sound with great variation in color and tone and completely under our control. When we begin a sentence, we do not run out of the air. When we breathe to speak, we use a subtle, internal and buoyant connection to our breath. While singing is different from speech in its volume and duration, it is still relatable to speech in terms of breath use. The second aspect of singing that I emphasize is the placement of the tone. I think spatially in the way I conceive of and describe singing. I find that identifying and refining a concept of the sensation and relative location of the sound is helpful. I help the singer develop this description based on the singer’s own conceptual style and vocabulary. Above all, I emphasize balance in all aspects of singing, not only in the instrument that creates it but in the life that supports that instrument.

What to expect in my Vocal Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Whether you sing Classical, Musical Theatre, Choral Music etc. You can learn to develop: A bigger range More power More vocal stamina. Better projection. More sounds, styles, and vocal colors. Confidence and security. Conscious predictable control of your voice

Formal Education:

Private Education:

Master Classes and Private Instructors. Stella Zambalis private voice instructor (USA); Ileana Cotrubas-master classes (Vienna, Austria); Angela Zabrsa; master class actor training (Vienna, Austria); Mariana Nicolesco; master classes (Braila, Romania); Maria Slatinaru-Nistor; Professor of the National University of Music Bucharest Romania; Lucia Stanescu; Conservatory Livorno Italy; Georgeta Stoleriu The National University of Music Bucharest Romania; Victoria Sliusarevsky; Prof. the Academy of music, theater, and fine arts (Chisinau; Rep.Moldova); Nicolae Dohotaru; Prof. the Academy of music, theater and fine arts (Chisinau; Rep.Moldova)

Performing Experience:

Experience Teaching:

Dhyana V.

She is a professional and experienced singer and teacher and after only a couple of lessons, I am seeing results! Dhyana V. wrote on Mon, 30 Nov -0001

Cristina G.

I'm very thankful to Zarui for those years of vocal lessons and I'm very proud that I had her as coach. During the period of training with Zarui, I've learned and improved singing abilities so much and I have grown as an artist. I highly recommend Zarui for those who want a great vocal performance training. She is the best! Zarui Vardanean wrote on Tue, 29 May 2018

Khalil A.

She was very nice and made me feel comfortable singing and told me exactly what I should work on to improve my sound! Zarui Vardanean wrote on Tue, 29 May 2018

Distinguished opera singer gives vocal lessons

Zarui is distinguished opera singer. I just loved watching her performing in a video. Having lessons with a professional itself gives you support and courage. She would invest in you and help you become better singer. She is very nice and I'm looking forward to our future lessons. Tatiana C. wrote on Wed, 30 May 2018