Olga Zhizherina

Olga Zhizherina is an opera singer, a vocal coach, and the creator of a unique teaching method that has already borne remarkable fruit in the world of vocal art. Her work is not only a creative practice, but also a meticulous study of the nature of the human voice, a search for patterns, and the construction of a system capable of giving students the most effective results.

The most convincing proof of the effectiveness of her method is the fact that all of Zhizherina’s students who participate in vocal competitions become laureates. For a teacher, this achievement outweighs personal awards, for it demonstrates that knowledge, experience, and original techniques are capable of shaping a new generation of performers, confident in the strength of their voices.

Zhizherina’s method is not a rigid scheme. Each year it evolves, enriched by new observations and practical discoveries. She develops exercises and techniques that help to accelerate vocal growth, avoid common mistakes, and reveal the natural timbre of the voice. This process cannot be called instantaneous - it requires years of experience, intuition, and a profound understanding of both physiology and psychology. This is precisely why Zhizherina’s methodology stands apart: it is alive, dynamic, and grows together with each new generation of vocalists.

Today, the science of singing remains a largely unexplored field. Knowledge is passed down from teacher to student, but too often it is distorted in this process, like in a game of “telephone.” The essence is lost, leaving behind fragments instead of a coherent system. Olga Zhizherina has managed to overcome this problem: her methodology not only preserves the essence but also structures knowledge, transforming it into a clear and accessible tool.

In Olga Zhizherina, artistry and pedagogy are united by a single aspiration - to unlock the human voice in all its fullness. Her contribution may well be regarded as a step toward the formation of a new school of vocal art, one in which the foundation is not chance or mere tradition, but science, experience, and the personal sensitivity of the teacher.

Vocal Instructor and Author of a Unique Voice Development Methodology

Lead Soloist at the A. Maldybaev Opera and Ballet Theater, Kyrgyzstan
1982–1999

Vocal Teaching Experience
From 1989 to the present

Concert Singer with a Solo Romance Program
From 1997 to the present

Senior Vocal Instructor at the American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
1999-2020

Artistic Director of the Student Theater "Canto" at AUCA
2006–2008
Directed musicals and musical performances with students from various disciplines. Productions included a musical adaptation of Notre Dame de Paris and a newly created show in honor of Victory Day. The theater’s concert performances were held in the cities of Bishkek and Talas. Concert repertoire included classical works by both international and local composers.

Olga Zhizherina in Opera