Olga S. Popova

"I believe the best music education helps students find their own voice. My goal is to help every student become a confident, independent musician, whether they’re developing their voice, writing their first song, or building their own music as an artist"

Olga S. Popova is an award-winning composer, singer-songwriter, pianist, music producer, and educator based in NYC. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she brings more than 15 years of professional experience in music and education, combining contemporary voice, songwriting, musicianship, performance and production.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Award-Winning Composer • Musical Theatre Writer • Singer-Songwriter • Sound Designer

TEACHING

Voice • Piano • Songwriting • Musicianship

SPECIALTIES

Composition • Vocal Performance • Songwriting • Piano • Film Scoring

Award-winning composer, singer-songwriter and educator Olga brings experience across musical theatre, film and contemporary music to her coaching. Her approach combines vocal technique, musicianship, songwriting and performance, helping students develop their unique artistic voice with confidence. Whether you're learning your first chords, writing your first song, preparing for an audition, or working toward becoming a professional artist, Olga helps you develop skills - and confidence - to make music that is truly your own.

Olga S. Popova

Olga S. Popova (Schumacher) is an award-winning composer, singer-songwriter, pianist and educator whose career spans, contemporary music, musical theatre, film, animation and immersive media.

She has collaborated with Emmy -nominated creatives, Cannes-winning directors, and Billboard - charting artists, bringing extensive professional experience to her work as a coach and mentor.

At Voice Academy, Olga works with singers, songwriters, musicians, to develop vocal technique, musicianship, songwriting, performance skills, and artistic expression - helping each student discover their individual sound and grow with confidence. Her original music has been featured in productions selected by Cannes, USA Film Festival, and Shanghai's Golden Dragon Awards, and praised across international press including NBC4, Fox40, and The Industry Times.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.M. in Film Scoring & Performance, Berklee College of Music with a nimor in Creative Entrepreneurship & Musical Theatre. Professional Diploma in Classical Piano, Composition & Accompaniment from the Central Music School of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory

Teaching Experience. Berklee College of Music, private studios, schools, group programs, masterclasses, online lessons and recording sessions. Olga works with children, teens & adults, from beginners to advanced musicians and aspiring performers.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Olga is the creator, composer, and director of the original musical Wayne’s Gun, which received five major New York Theatre Festival awards in 2026, including Best Production, Best Music Score, Best Director, Best Singer, and Best Costumes. Her music has been presented at venues including Carnegie Hall, the United Nations Palace of Nations in Geneva, Hofburg Palace, Harvard University, and Crocus City Hall, with performances reaching audiences of more than 10,000. As a composer and producer, Olga has created music for film, television, theatre, animation, and commercial projects, including the internationally recognized animated series Ginji, featured at Cannes, Tokyo, and LA, as well as the feature musical Silent Suitcase. Her work also includes music for a Disney+ documentary on Dr. Jane Goodall.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Her featured projects include the award-winning animated series Ginji, the short film I Want to Go There recorded with the Russian National Symphonic Orchestra, Wayne's Gun, a collaboration with Nicorette × Spotify, and music contributed to a Disney documentary about Dr. Jane Goodall.

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WORK WITH OLGA

Private lessons, masterclasses, and group classes designed to help you grow as a singer and performer.

Book your lesson today and take the next step in your vocal journey.

PRIVATE IN-PERSON LESSONS

Personalized one-on-one coaching in person at Voice Academy NYC

PRIVATE ONLINE LESSONS

Convenient one-on-one online coaching classes from anywhere

GROUP CLASSES & PROGRAMS

Performance-focused training to take your singing to the next level.