Planting the Seeds
Of Music’s Future.
Our Team
Anya Vidya Shyamsunder: Cofounder
Anya Shyamsunder is a vocal major at the highly competitive Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York City. She discovered her love for singing at a very young age and started formal training at the age of eleven. Since then, she has developed a deep passion for classical voice and opera while also enjoying jazz as a fun outlet.
An accomplished musician, she plays piano, cello, and the Indian string instrument veena, blending diverse musical traditions in her studies. She has earned top honors in prestigious competitions and performed at iconic venues, including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
Beyond music, Anya has a keen interest in history, which inspires her artistic expression and curiosity about the world.
Barbara Murusidze Kolashvili: Cofounder
Barbara Murusidze Kolashvili is a student at the world-famous Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, where she specializes in Vocal Music. She began singing from a young age for fun; however, due to limited resources tied to her socio-economic status, she had not been able to professionally support her talents, a fundamental reason she pitched the concept to this very organization.
Instead, she first received aid from her specialized music school, starting in middle school. Fortunate to have received resources, along with her own personal ambitions, she’s a standing example that the arts will flow to you no matter the situation you are in; everything is possible. In her circumstances, musical theatre would have initially sparked her dedication, followed by classical music and the various genres of pop.
Our Mission Statement
The Maestros of Tomorrow organization strives to bring the arts to underserved schools through structured, small-group vocal lessons that not only build skills but also stage presence. The skills attained will aid in preparing for future opportunities, whether that’s auditions or performances.
About Our Program
Maestros of Tomorrow is a school-based vocal and performing arts program that brings structured, small-group music training into underserved schools. We are dedicated in providing workshops in which students can learn vocal technique, performance skills, and confidence through weekly or monthly sessions- perhaps only once as well. The program also brings in mentors from various music styles, mostly classical and musical theatre, giving students exposure to a wide range of singing styles.
Our goal is to build real skills and help students prepare for opportunities like performing arts high school auditions, including schools such as LaGuardia High School, Frank Sinatra, Talent Unlimited, PPAS, etc. After the workshop segment, we will provide students with an extensive list of high school mentors categorized by their field and the schools they attend.
What a Workshop Looks Like
Introductory welcome (5–10 min)
Volunteers begin with introducing their work to students.
Laying the foundation (10–15min)
Volunteers break down the physical labor of auditioning for a performing arts school with proper explanation in camera setup, all the way to submitting a self tape into the DOE portal.
How to: Vocal (20–25 min)
Volunteers provide students with necessary skills in warming up the voice, explaining vocal technique, and evaluating stage presence. This portion of the masterclass will call for performances, whether thats from brave students that willingly volunteer or from volunteers as examples.
Future Resources (10–15 min)
Volunteers will open up to a Q&A segment for all students. Volunteers will aid students in getting situated with their mentors, and provide additional information on how to access the Maestros of
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maestros of Tomorrow?
An initiative started by High School students aimed at bridging socio-economic barriers and prestigious performing arts high schools through workshops and audition support.
Who is it for?
Any student, no experience needed.
What do students learn?
Everything to do with high school or middle school audition processes, stage presence, how to film a self tape, etc.
Do students perform?
Yes, if they are willing.
Does this help with auditions?
Yes. It helps prepare students for performing arts high school auditions like LaGuardia by building real vocal and performance skills.
Is it free?
Yes, it is accessible for all students.
How do schools join?
They contact us through the website, and we set up a program cycle or potential meeting dates for single workshops.