Artist Diploma (Glenn Gould School) in-progress
Artist Diploma (University of Western Ontario)
B.Mus (University of Western Ontario)
Giulianna Misasi is a graduate of the Artist Diploma program and the Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance program at Western University. In the fall of 2018 she will continue training through the Artist Diploma program in Voice at The Glenn Gould School within the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Beyond post secondary training, Giulianna performed several operatic roles in Canada and Europe. In 2014, she performed scenes from Don Giovanni, and Die Entführung aus dem Serail with The Canadian Operatic Arts Academy. Giulianna featured as the second lady in Die Zauberflöte with the Accademia Europea Dell’ Opera in 2015. In July of 2016, Giulianna branched out into music theatre as Marta from Company with the Music Theatre on the Thames. Last summer 2017, Giulianna returned to classical performance as Lady Billows from Albert Herring in the Halifax Summer Opera Festival. This summer, Giulianna performed as Fiordiligi in Cosi Fan Tutte with Summer Opera Lyric Theatre.
Through continual professional development, Giulianna transfers her training and dedication to her students to allow them to reach their full potential.
Get to know Giulianna…Beyond the Bio!
Hobbies: Cooking, Swimming, Kickboxing
Musical influences: Renee Flemming, Anna Netrebko
Favourite food: Pasta, BBQ Anything
Least favourite food: Tripe
Favourite music: I love so many different Genres
Favourite song: Currently – Fall in Line by Christina Aguilera
Favourite movie: I don’t have one
Favouirite movie music: Currently – Hunchback of Notre dame
Favourite musical theatre/opera: Currently – Manon by Jules Massenet
Best quote from your teacher: “No Translation, No Sing!”
Favourite quote: “Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th” Julie AndrewsFavourite book:Bel Canto – Ann Patchett
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DIRECTOR’S NOTE: Giulianna Away, Substitutes
Hello Everybody!
Giulianna will have some away dates this June, as she prepares for her first opera performance, post-Covid. See below for the list of full dates, substitutes, and changes that will affect your lessons.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 416-651-7529.
Thank you!
DIRECTOR’S NOTE: Giulianna Away, Substitutes
Hello Everybody!
Giulianna will have some away dates this June, as she prepares for her first opera performance, post-Covid. See below for the list of full dates, substitutes, and changes that will affect your lessons.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 416-651-7529.
Thank you!
Homework for Monday, March 29, 2022
Hello Everyone!
Here is the homework for this week.
Enjoy!
Carmen
Recommended daily practice time is 15-20 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work Carmen on Riding the wind! This song is tricky, but you can still manage. Be sure to count out loud while you play and go through each hand separately. We are also learning Pumpkin Boogie. This song includes the eighth rest. It works the same as an eighth note only silent. Remember to fill in the counting for the rest of the song as well as play the entire song.We also looked at dotter quarter notes. Remember these are worth 1 1/2 beats. or 1+2 for the counting. Be sure to fill in the counting for this song before you start. Good luck!
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Fiona
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Homework:
Congratulations Fiona on completing the Primer level. This week you may play through all of your favourites until you get your new book. If you get your book quickly you are welcome to trying out the first song in the book! Have fun and congratulations again.
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Anaya
Recommended daily practice time is 15-20 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work Anaya with Favourite words! We worked through the 1st page so you can continue to practice this page. Good work with Rockin’ everywhere, this week when you practice, try to play it at a faster tempo. We also talked about feeling the beat of any song. Since you are the musician you have to create that steady beat in the music you play. Try listening to music to feel the big and small beats. Tap, clap or dance to some music. Once you feel comfortable, try to play one note along to a drum track on your piano!
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Homework for Thursday March 24, 2022
Hello Everyone!
Hope you are all enjoyed your March Break!
Here is the homework for this week.
Enjoy!
Marita
Recommended daily practice time is 15-20 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work with Study in C major Op. 125 no.3. You played the whole song so well, now we have to maintain a steady tempo with the help of a metronome or a drum track. You can do whatever you need to feel for comfortable following a steady beat. Be sure to break up the songs and practice your songs in sections
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Marco
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work Marco. This week we completed Shadows it was very well done. We will move onto Smooth and crunchy. This week try tapping and counting with both hands to help you figure out the rhythm before playing. You can also begin the Waltz be sure to try hands apart and fill in the counting as needed.
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Danny
Recommended daily practice time is 15-20 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work Danny. This week we looked at Swirling leaves. When you play this be sure to keep a steady beat by playing all of the quarter notes equally. Also make sure that you play a softer dynamic to avoid always playing loudly. Keep your wrists even not bouncing. We also looked at Aria in F Major. Play this hands apart and count out loud. Another important thing to remember is to use the finger numbers suggested to make it easier to move across the piano. We also begun red satin Jazz, please fill in the counting as there are a lot of interesting rhythms in this piece.
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Anjanah
Recommended daily practice time is 10-15 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work Anjanah with our solfege today. Be sure to sing solfege in your practice sessions. You can sing this forward and backwards to help you remember every syllable. Do – Re – Mi – Fa – So – La – Ti – Doh.
Good work bringing in a new song. This week be sure to speak the text like a story and to check and learn which words you do not know. You can also continue to work on the previous songs to make sure we are improving each week.
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
GIULIANNA AWAY • Feb. 25 to Mar. 2
Hello Everybody!
Please note that Giulianna will be away from February 25th through March 2nd, inclusive.
During this time Jennifer Wakefield will be covering for her, and continuing your regular work. Click the link to get to know Jennifer.
Please call the office with any questions you may have: 416-651-7529.
Thank you!
Preferred Books for Giulianna’s Students
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Piano Books
Faber & Faber Piano Adventures
The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number. Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics and coloristic experimentation with the pedal. The book is organized into units which represent the major concepts and skills. As new units are introduced, earlier concepts and skills are constantly reviewed.
Faber & Faber Piano Adventures
The 2nd Edition Primer Theory Book provides important reinforcement and creative application of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes, exploring improvisation, and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Primer Lesson Book pieces.
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book 1A
This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book Level 1A begins by teaching basic keyboard topography and fluent recognition of white key names in relation to black keys. It focuses on simple rhythms and prepares students for intervallic reading with entertaining songs that focus on “same,” “stepping up” and “stepping down.” It then introduces lines and space notes in treble and bass clefs, melodic and harmonic intervals of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and 5ths, and graduates to reading on the grand staff. It also introduces the flat and sharp signs. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician. Songs Include: Balloons * Batter Up! * The Donkey * A Friend Like You * Hand-Bells * A Happy Song * Horse Sense * Totem Pole Song * It’s Halloween! * Jingle Bells! * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * July the Fourth! * Just a Second! * Love Somebody * Merrily We Roll Along O’er the Deep Blue Sea * Mexican Hat Dance * My Clever Pup * My Fifth * My Robot * Old MacDonald * Old Uncle Bill * Play a Fourth * Raindrops * Rain, Rain! * Rockets * Rockin’ Tune * Rock Song * Sailing * Sea Divers * See-Saws * Skating * Who’s on Third? * Willie and Tillie * Wishing Well * The Zoo
Alfred's Basic Piano for the Later Beginner
Complete Level 1 is a faster-paced version of Levels 1A and 1B that gets to staff reading more quickly. Perfect for a student who is 8 or older, or for a younger beginner with great musical aptitude. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician.
Voice & Singing Books
RCM Voice Repertoire
A Comprehensive Voice Series serves as the official resource for voice assessments of the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program. Featuring an outstanding selection of voice literature and supporting materials, this series offers a truly enriched learning experience to help ensure student success. As in previous editions, Resonance encompasses a rich and varied selection of Repertoire, Vocalises and Recitatives that students of all ages and voice types will find appropriate to their musical interests and level of technical ability.
Kids' Musical Theatre Collection
59 songs, combined in a convenient package (combines book only of Vol. 1 00230029 and Vol. 2 00230031), offering a wealth of theatre music for children.