From the moment she could walk, Oljana Weyler was surrounded by music. Growing up in a building alive with sound — from jazz lessons above to piano rooms below — she discovered early that music wasn’t just notes on a page, but a place of comfort, creativity, and connection. Today, as a singer, performance mentor, and founder of GetSomeWine, Oljana transforms every stage and event into an unforgettable musical experience, while empowering others to find their own voice.
“Music isn’t just sound — it’s home, connection, and a place to be fully yourself.”
You grew up in a deeply musical family. What’s your earliest memory of feeling connected to music?
I grew up inside a building where music lived on every floor. Halewynstichting and JazzStudio shared the same roof, and while I lay on my stomach playing with Lego as a little girl, I would hear music drifting above me… and below me. It felt like a warm blanket of sound that made me feel safe. I was never alone — music was always there.
When the classrooms emptied, I would sneak into one of the piano rooms — the same room that, fifteen years later, would become my own teaching studio. I would play for hours without knowing what I was doing, completely lost in joy and imagination.
Some of my happiest childhood memories come from that building — where my grandparents lived, and where my cousins and I created performances, danced, dressed up, and believed the fun could last forever. Those early years taught me that music is more than sound: music is home.
How did your parents’ legacy at JazzStudio shape the artist and mentor you are today?
Growing up around JazzStudio showed me what dedication to music truly means. I saw how education and creativity can transform a person — not only as a musician, but as a human being.
Their legacy instilled in me a deep respect for the craft: you arrive on time, prepared, with heart. Even when things go wrong — you stay professional, you solve problems, and you take care of the people around you.
Today, whether I’m performing on stage, guiding singers, or planning music for luxury events, those same values are at the core of my work. I want others to feel what I felt growing up: that music can empower, connect, and create opportunities.
You’ve performed and taught for more than 20 years. What has music taught you about people?
Music has shown me that every person carries a story — even those who never speak it out loud. When someone sings or truly listens, you can feel who they are in that moment.
Performing and teaching have made me highly attuned to energy: how a room breathes, how a crowd responds, how one song can change everything. Music has made me empathetic and intuitive — I read people quickly, and I guide them toward feeling seen and supported.
Ultimately, music teaches that we are all searching for connection. And when the right voice meets the right moment, that connection becomes unforgettable.
What sparked the idea for GetSomeWine back in 2009, and how has it evolved over the years?
GetSomeWine began with a single performance request in Antwerp. Some see background music as ungrateful work — but I don’t feel that way at all. We also perform spotlight shows, of course, but when an event calls for subtlety, we embrace it with the same artistry.
If our presence brings warmth and connection — if people feel happier because music gently fills the evening — then we’ve added real value. And people always come afterward to tell us how much it meant to them.
Building GetSomeWine with my husband has been one of our most beautiful journeys. It brought us around the world, performing in Club Med resorts and turning our love for culture, travel, and music into a shared life path. Today, GetSomeWine continues to evolve into a signature experience that elevates every celebration.
You’re now expanding into new international music ventures. What inspired these next steps?
I realized that people deeply value live music — but many don’t know how to find the right artists or how to shape the musical story of their event. Music is often treated as an afterthought, even though guests remember it most.
So I’m developing a new concept focused on curating musical experiences and supporting artists in their careers. A new chapter is launching soon — one I can’t wait to share more about in 2025. It will bring together everything I love: artistry, excellence, diversity, and connection.
“Empowering others through music means giving them confidence, space, and the courage to shine.”
What makes a musical moment truly unforgettable, whether at a wedding, event, or on stage?
When music becomes the soundtrack of a moment — perfectly aligned with the people and energy in the room — something magical happens.
It’s not only about technique, but sensitivity: knowing when to lift the room higher, or when to soften everything into intimacy. Music must serve the moment. That’s when performances transform into memories.
As a vocal coach, what’s one thing you wish every singer understood about their voice?
That their voice isn’t something to fight — it’s something to understand and trust. Every voice has unique beauty, colors, history, and strength.
When singers learn how their instrument works and how to care for it, they gain freedom. Singing becomes communication instead of perfectionism. My role is to guide them toward vocal confidence: your voice is enough.
You’ve worked in schools, conservatories, choirs and international stages. Which challenged you most — and why?
International stages. When performing for audiences from different cultures, you can’t rely on familiarity — you must connect authentically and instantly.
It requires resilience: things change, challenges appear, but the show must go on. Those experiences shaped me into a calm and creative problem-solver who always delivers, no matter what.
What does empowering people through music look like for you in everyday life?
Empowerment happens in small moments. When someone dares to try. When a student shines for the first time. When an artist sees their own potential.
For me, empowering others means giving them confidence through guidance, support, and a space where they feel valued. Music transforms self-doubt into courage — and witnessing that transformation is my greatest reward.
When you imagine the next decade of your artistic journey, what excites you the most?
Building a future where music is not only heard, but truly experienced. I want to continue performing worldwide while creating opportunities for artists and unforgettable moments for audiences.
The next decade is about expansion, impact, and community — using music to uplift and unite people across cultures, celebrations and careers. If I can continue to inspire, support and bring people together through music… then I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.
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