Laura Maria Moskal: A Young Lithuanian Voice Rising in Music
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Laura Maria Moskal from Vilnius, Lithuania, was awarded the Platinum Prize and the Unique Musical Character Special Award in the Junior Voice category at the 15th edition of the Universal Stars Music Competition (2025 Season 3). The competition ran from May 14 to August 14, 2025, with the results announced on September 3.
Laura Maria Moskal is a 10-year-old vocalist and pianist who has been developing her musical passion since early childhood. She studies at the Lyra Music School in Vilnius in the piano program, while also attending vocal classes in the pop/jazz department. She is trained under the guidance of her vocal teachers Szymon Grzybacz and Ieva Paniulaitytė-Drakšienė. Her cover recordings have reached millions of views on social media, where she shares her music with a wide audience. Laura dreams of recording her own songs and performing on big stages to share emotions and joy with listeners.
Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey in music, for example the schools you’ve studied at, the teachers who have guided you, and how long you’ve been studying, as well as your goals for the future?
Laura Maria Moskal:
"My name is Laura Maria Moskal, I am 10 years old, and I have been singing since I was very young. I study at the Lyra Music School in Vilnius in the piano program, and additionally I attend vocal lessons in the pop/jazz department. I develop my voice with my vocal teachers Szymon Grzybacz and Ieva Paniulaitytė-Drakšienė. Thanks to them, I am learning vocal technique, interpretation, and stage confidence. Music is my greatest passion, and my dream is to record my own songs and perform on big stages to share emotions and joy with the audience."
What did a typical day of practice look like for you, and how did your family support your passion? How do you manage your time between training and schoolwork?
Laura Maria Moskal:
"After school, I usually practice piano and singing. I try to do it regularly, focusing on both technique and expressing emotions. My family supports me a lot – my mom runs my Instagram account, and my dad supports me and accompanies me to competitions. Thanks to them, I can balance schoolwork with developing my musical talent."
Would you like to share your experience participating in our competition and anyone you'd like to thank?
Laura Maria Moskal:
"I am very happy that I could take part in this competition and be recognized. It is a huge motivation for me to continue working hard. I would like to thank my teachers – Szymon Grzybacz and Ieva Paniulaitytė-Drakšienė, as well as my family and friends who always believe in me and support my dreams."
Content provided by Laura Maria Moskal’s mother, Regina Žukovska-Moskal.