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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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!
Homework assignments for Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Hello Everyone!
Here is the homework for this week!
Enjoy!
Marita
Recommended daily practice time is 10-15 minutes per day
Homework:
Flute of the Andes and Runaway Rabbit will be the songs to work on this week. Remember to take it slow and count out loud! This will help you keep a steady tempo and also help you figure out if all of your rhythms are correct. Be sure to take it slow. You will also fill in the counting for each song! For Lightly Row and Forest Drums you will also fill in the counting, and count out loud as you play.
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!
Sidonie
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Homework:
This week we can continue to work on Dance Band, Frogs on logs and Mister Bluebird! You can also continue to play any of your favourite 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!
Camille
Recommended daily practice time is 10-15 minutes per day
Homework:
This week we can continue to work on Dance Band, Frogs on logs and Mister Bluebird! You can also continue to play any of your favourite 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!
Homework assignments for Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Hello Everyone!
Here is the homework for this week.
Important reminder: There are no lessons during the week of March 15-21.
Enjoy!
Marita
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work with Kites in the sky, let’s continue our work on it and this week remember to count out loud so that there isn’t any stop in-between sections. You also have a few songs to work on, A Mixed Up Song, Flute Of the Andes and Runaway Rabbit. Be sure to go through the steps to learning a song. Count and clap, read through letter names and take your time once you begin playing.
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!
Sidonie
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work on your songs this week Sidonie! Continue to practice Mister Bluebird and the Dance Band. Remember to hold down all of the half notes and count out loud when you need to. If you feel confident, you can try out frogs on logs!
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!
Sidonie
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work Camille, for this week you can continue to play Mister Bluebird and March on D-E-F. You also have The Dance Band and Frogs on Logs. Look out for the finger numbers written above the notes to find where your hand go on the 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!
Naiara
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
We played through a bit of Love me like you do this week! Experiment a bit and try listening to the song then see if you can find the notes on the piano. I would also like to try more of How Far I’ll Go! Let’s try to think about what Moana is like and let’s see if we can bring some of her personality into our performance.
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!
Sara
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
We have moved into the next level! This week we picked out a few songs you will want to look at! Go through the steps to learning a song and try clapping and counting the rhythms before you play. This will give you a good idea of how the song is supposed to sound. Be sure to look through all of the articulations to see what else you need to consider while playing each 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!
Homework assignments for Thursday, April 29, 2021
Hello Everyone!
Here is the homework for this week!
Enjoy!
Anjanah
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work Anjanah! This week we really sung a lot of solfege (Do, Re, Mi…), you may continue to sing these as part of your warm up. This week really focus on singing with only the piano. Remember to clap the beats and sing the piano part in between so that you come in at the right time.
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:
Good work this week Fiona with Russian folk song. This week we started come see the parade. Make sure you read the letter names out loud before you begin. Then while you play you can say them out loud as well. If you feel comfortable you can move onto a new song.
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:
This week Danny we have pages 21, 22 in your theory book for homework. You can also continue your work on oranges and lemons. This week we are really focusing on Strong vs weak beats. That means the first beat in every measure has more energy than the others. We don’t want this to be super loud but rather more emphasis on the first beat. Also keep encouraging yourself to play gentler on the keys for everything that you play.
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 assignments for Saturday, March 20, 2021
Hello Everyone!
Here is the homework for this week!
Enjoy!
Grace
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work this week Grace! For homework you can work on the sheets I have provided. You may also play through Old McDonald, I hear the echo and the I like song. Remember to play without stopping and keep both hands on the piano to make it easier to keep going!
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!
Jadon
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
This week really try to play through Alpine melody. Play hands apart then once you are comfortable, play hands together. If you have any other songs you would like to play please feel free to bring them to your lesson.
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!
Pragya
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work with when will my life begin. This week practice each line one at a time and see if you can sing each line back all by yourself. You can also try it after with the karaoke track to see if you can sing it with the recording as well! 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!
Matthew
Recommended daily practice time is 10-15 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work Matthew. This week practice Bb Major and Eb Major scale in both hands. Don’t forget your left hand! For the songs you may continue with the pieces we have been working on and if you feel ready you may move onto the next piece. Enjoy!
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.