Vocalist International Distance Learning Academy (VIDLA)

Vidla are passionate about the training of singing teachers and singers in the Contemporary (non-classical) field.

Vidla's Home Study / Distance Learning Courses are a highly effective and affordable solution for those singers who want to study vocal teaching and / or technique in depth.

The Courses

The courses are rigorous but fun and will help you, not only to earn a living as a singing teacher, but also to become one of those important people working to raise the standard of contemporary vocal teaching everywhere.

The courses can be tailored to suit your individual needs - they'll even write new modules for you! Alternatively, they offer ‘Free Choice’ units, which enable you to study an area of your own choosing.

Staff

There staff is headed up by one of the U.K.’s most highly-qualified Contemporary Singing teachers - an inspirational teacher of uncompromising standards - who oversees all of the course development and structure.

The Academy’s Principal, Dr.Ria Keen holds a PhD in music education, and has an impressive performance background working in theatre, as a solo artist and in session for some of the biggest names in the business.

So you can be sure, when you sign up to take a Vocalist International course, that you are in very capable hands.

Vocaltutor recommends Vilda courses, to its students and teachers.

VIDLA in its current form has been in existence since 2001, but with a history and development dating back to 1983. Since that time, we have been researching and  answering the growing need for higher standards in contemporary vocal training.

Where?

Vidla re based in London, UK, with a worldwide student and client base. They are registered with The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, and have been approved to seek full accreditation status.

The ODLQC is an independent accreditation body recognised worldwide, and by all major UK education agencies. It has been at the forefront of accreditation for Distance Learning colleges since its inception in 1968. They are actively pursuing full accreditation, and hope to have become fully accredited by the end of 2009.  The courses are unofficially validated by The Vocal Training Association Calamus Extension College. 

Vidla are on the Register of UK Learning Providers, and you will find them on Learn Direct.

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