Oral Roberts University Certified Facilitator Lolo Vandal Aligns Music with Youth Mentorship

Lolo Vandal has completed the Facilitator: Caring Loving All Youth Student Leadership course at Oral Roberts University.

This training sharpens the skills he already brings to his music and gives him a clear framework to deepen his mission: using song and performance to nurture young people’s confidence and self-expression.

Strengthening Connection Through Music

The course strengthened Lolo’s ability to listen deeply and lead with empathy, enhancing how he connects with young people through music.

He gained practical techniques for building environments where students feel comfortable taking creative risks, and a repeatable, hands-on facilitation framework he can apply when mentoring, teaching, or collaborating with community partners.

Integrating Learning Into Everyday Practice

Rather than launching formal workshops immediately, Lolo plans to integrate the course tools into his everyday practice.

He will use short, informal moments during rehearsals and community appearances to help young people try writing a verse or perform a short piece.

By modeling vulnerability and craft through his own songs and performances, he will turn music into a living example of the skills the course reinforced.

Building Future Partnerships And Opportunities

The ORU credential also gives Lolo recognized credibility and a practical language for future collaboration.

That recognition will make it easier to discuss potential partnerships with schools, churches, and community groups and to propose structured, care-centered programs when opportunities arise.

It also positions him to negotiate paid sessions, private lessons, or local gigs that align with his mission.

Creating A Sustainable Music And Mentorship Practice

Balance is central to Lolo’s plan.

He will maintain a steady rhythm of teaching, writing, and recording so neither role overwhelms the other.

Early steps include collecting short testimonials, sharing student stories, and reinvesting modest earnings into recordings and promotion.

Over time, a few recordings, occasional showcases, and a growing roster of young artists will form the foundation of a sustainable music-and-mentorship practice.

A Clearer Vision For The Future

The ORU course did not change Lolo’s purpose so much as give it clearer shape: he now has the language, structure, and confidence to align his musical gifts with a lasting commitment to young people.

Each song he writes and each young voice he helps lift will be a step toward the future he’s building.