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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Homework assignments for Monday, February 8, 2021
Hello Everyone!
Here is the homework for this week!
Enjoy!
Julian
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work Julian this week. For homework you can continue to work on Ferris Wheel, try using the metronome set to 100 bpm. You also have 2 new songs, Mexican Jumping bean and Haunted mouse. Always begin by clapping and counting the rhythm, next you can read through the notes after that you are ready to try playing. If anything is tricky try playing hands apart.
Technique:
We learned about Staccato! Staccato notes are short and detached. I like to say that the piano is hot when we touch it! Try playing the staccato notes in the songs like the piano is really hot!
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!
Zoe
Recommended daily practice time is 30 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work Zoe with Climb up on an elephant. We will continue with our exam prep. Be sure to work through Celebration this week as this one is much newer than the rest. Play through all required pieces, List A, B, and C as well as the etude.
Technique:
Your scales are sounding very confident. Great work with these. In addition to the scales and triads, work through some sight reading exercises in the book.
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!
Isabella
Recommended daily practice time is 10-15 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work with all the songs we worked through. You may now look at our new song Bugle boys. This song is the last one in the primer book and afterwards we will move to the level 1book you have purchased. Please use the handout provided.
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!
Renaud
Recommended daily practice time is 10-15 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work with All my friends! You can now move onto C’mon tigers and Princess and a monster. Be sure to clap and count the rhythm before you play it on the piano. This will help you develop a strong beat. Have fun with your new music. We are so close to the end of the book!
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!
Carmen
Recommended daily practice time is 15-20 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work Carmen with Aardvark Boogie! It’s coming along very well. Continue to count out loud this week during this song. You may also want to include some dynamic contrast in the piece so look out for those dynamic markings. You also have Whirling leaves, for this one be sure to really count and check for any wrong notes. I would advise clapping and counting before playing to help form a strong beat. Afterwards you can begin playing again. You also have a new song called Sword Dance, for this one begin the steps to learning a song and fill in the counting before playing.
Technique:
Good work with F Major scale. Let’s move onto Bb Major scale. You will play this in both hands separately up to 1 octave. Note: Bb Major scale in your right hand begins on finger 2 and begins on finger 3 in your left hand. Review your notes for these scales.
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!
Ahara
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work with Monkeys Ahara! We will now move onto I need a home for my Dinosaur. For this song, look out for the dotted half notes. These notes are three beats longs and you need to keep singing it for all three beats. Look through the song before singing, so you know where they all are and highlight them by circling or colouring it in. You will also need to watch out for some rest. These are silent beats and we will continue to learn how to clap them in the coming lessons. Note: You may always sing your favourite songs in addition to your new songs.
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!
Assignment for the week of April 16, 2019.
Hello Everyone!
Here are this weeks assignments!
Have a good week!
Simone
Reccomnended practice time is 20 minutes per day
Songs: Please work this week on copy cat. Remember to count out loud as you go. you also have 2 new songs that involve 2 new musical terms. Musical Question and answer. You have both a parralel answer and contrasting answer. Parrallel you have a music phrase that sounds and looks similar to the question and you also have a contrasting musical phrase that is completely different than the question. We also learned about the Tie. A tie is two of the same notes connected by a curved line and what you do is hold it for the amount of beats combined. So two have notes connected by a curved line would be a total of 4 beats held down.
How parents can help: Assure that your child is sticking to a consistent practice schedule. As well be sure that your child is filling out their homework logs correctly.
Ruby
Reccomended practice time is around 20 minutes per day
Song: This week focus on boxcar rumble. be sure to practice hands apart first. This will ensure you are comfortable putting hands together. Go through and check letter names for each section. Play one measure at a time until you are comfortable. You will also work on the great clock. For this one be sure to go through the counting and rhythm before playing through the song. Once you are comfortable clapping out the rhythm you should then read through the notes and only after you have done all of that should you play through the music. Always start hands apart and then work your way up to playing with both hands.
How parents can help: Be sure to check your child’s practice log as well as encouraging them to maintain a consistent schedule.
Zoe:
Reccomended practice time is 20 minutes per day
Songs: This week continue to work on your recital piece and memorize the dynamic markings for both pages. Keep up the good work on that piece. You also have 2 new songs. Be sure to go through the steps to learning a new song with those ones.
Theory: You have the handout that I have written out in your notebook, there are 4 new scales to complete. Remember to draw out your key signatures in the correct pattern. Use the previous pages to help you.
How parents can help: Be sure that your child fills out their homework logs correctly and practice daily to maximize progress.
Sara
Reccomended practice time 20-30 minutes every day
Songs: continue to play through the book and when learning a new song go through the steps.
How parents can help: Be sure to check your child’s homework for the correct practice times. Encourage them to practice daily.
Homework Assignments for the week of April 9, 2019
Hey everyone!
Here is homework for this week!
Have a good week :)
Simone
Recommended minutes to practice: 20 Minutes per day
Songs: This week you will will continue to work on Football Game, Octavius the octopus, and the Copycat. Remember to use sticky fingers while you play all three songs. Also remember to count 1+2+3+4+. This week increase practicing to 20 minutes a day.
How parents can support practice: Encouraging your child to practice regularly and helping them develop a routine is the best way to be supportive. Additionally, check their homework log for accuracy.
Ruby
Recommended minutes to practice: 20 Minutes per day
Songs: This week you will work on Boxcar rumble. Be sure to go through steps to learning a song. First clap and count the rhythm so you know exactly what to do when you play it. You can start by playing hands apart then bring hands together. Some key things to remember are Quarter rests and eighth notes.
How parents can support practice: Encouraging your child to practice regularly and helping them develop a routine is the best way to be supportive. Additionally, check their homework log for accuracy.
Zoe
Recommended minutes to practice: 20 Minutes per day
Songs: This week we learned new songs. Be sure to go through the steps to learning a new song. Remember to choose a song for the recital. Either a duet with you parent or a solo piece.
Theory: The handout that I created for you should be completed by next week. Please write out each scale and draw triads above each note. You are using key signatures so be sure to only put them at the front. Also add in the roman numerals underneath the scale.
How parents can support practice: Encouraging your child to practice regularly and helping them develop a routine is the best way to be supportive. Additionally, check their homework log for accuracy. ?
Homework Assignments for Thursday, January 7, 2021
Hello Everyone Happy New Year!
Here you will find the homework for this week!
If you ever have questions, feel free to bring them to our next lesson. Enjoy and have fun!
Fiona
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
This week you completed Men from Mars and Ode to Joy. We will continue with Sea story this week to make sure there are no pauses. Just be sure to keep an even tempo. In the lesson we learned a new note as well as a new song. A dotted half note has 3 beats. In hey Mr. Half note dot, you have to count to 3 for the entire song. Remember to count out loud while you play.
Theory:
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
Songs:
For next lesson you can continue to work on Lightly row. There was some pauses this week also the staccatos need to be really short and detached. You also played Forest drums which was really well done! In addition this week, try memorizing this piece and play it as if there was a giant crescendo and decrescendo over the whole song. Also try and memorize No moon tonight for next lesson. You may also learn Grumpy Old Troll on your own. There are a couple things to remember for this one. 1) There are contrasting dynamics in both hands. One hand plays Forte while the other plays Piano. You will also have a lot of Staccatos to play. Be sure to keep them short and detached.
Theory:
SCALES GALORE! We are beginning to dive into learning about key signatures and sharp major scales. There are two acronyms that we can use to help us, be sure to always have them handy when we are first starting out. For review, we will play through A-G scale and if you feel comfortable you can begin with the sharp scales. Possibly playing G major and D major Scale in both your right and left hands separately.
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!
Isla
Recommended daily practice time is 20-25 minutes per day
Songs:
This week we touched on a couple of things. 1) Felling the support and experimenting with the hiss exercise. Try to see if you can feel your breath around your abdomen and stomach. 2) Experiment with the space in your mouth. Try singing The climb on vowels. Release your jaw and lips to allow for more flexibility. Try not to hold your mouth shut with your teeth clenched. Good luck this 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!
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.
Full Voice Workbook Series
