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Rita Gigliotti
Feb 233 min read
How Performing Arts Well-Being Training is Key to Longevity in the Arts
Over four weeks, I’ll be guiding just 15 students through a transformative performance-based well-being journey.
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Danielle Bissonnette
Feb 103 min read
Classroom Workshops with Rita Gigliotti
With over 20 years in Music Education, here are two experiences that I offer K-12 choirs for both technical voice and well-being support.
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Rita Gigliotti
Feb 11 min read
Announcing the Melodia Studio x Boosahda Voice Studio Showcase
This showcase will feature a live combo with bass, piano, and drums, performing music from the last 25 years of Broadway.
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Rita Gigliotti
Jan 283 min read
From Chaos to Calm: Sustainable Teaching through Music and Mindfulness
Music has the potential to address teacher burnout, improve student behavior, and increase well-being for both sides. Here's how
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Rita Gigliotti
Dec 30, 20241 min read
Hosting the VMEA Conference First Ever Wellness Rooms
At this year's VMEA conference, it was my honor to bring one of my greatest passions to life alongside Dr. Kathy Mulcahy - the wellness room
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Rita Gigliotti
Dec 21, 20241 min read
Melodia Studio Students Give Back This Holiday Season
Melodia Studio partnered with nZone in Chantilly where studio students had the unique opportunity to perform festive carols and meet Santa!
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Rita Gigliotti
Dec 21, 20242 min read
2025 Kicks Off with an Exclusive Broadway in DC Experience
By Rita Gigliotti | Edited by Danielle Bissonnette From the Broadway Musical Shucked As we step into 2025, Melodia Studio is proud to...
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Rita Gigliotti
Dec 20, 20243 min read
The Antidote to Audition Anxiety: Meet The 5 Ms of Well-Being
The stage is not a place to fear... it’s a place to grow! Here's how you can.
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Danielle Bissonnette
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Fall Recital Recap: Celebrating Melodia Studio's Rising Stars
This year’s theme focused on the timeless magic of classical music and musical theater.
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Rita Gigliotti
Dec 12, 20243 min read
What is Stage Fright? Breaking the Stigma
Stage Fright aka Music Performance Anxiety feels like a scary diagnosis to many young performers. Here we break down why it's anything but.
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