By Rita Gigliotti Edited by Danielle Bissonnette October was an incredibly rewarding month at Melodia Studio, as our students took to the stage in both the Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association (NVMTA) Musical Theater Competition and the Virginia National Association of Teachers of Singing (VA NATS) In-Person Auditions . I’m so proud to announce that for the NATS Musical Theatre Competition Olivia Ho, Anahi Salinas Rodriguez, and Chloe Corlett each earned 1st place in

By Rita Gigliotti Edited by Danielle Bissonnette When one of my students called me from the streets of Pittsburgh before her mock college audition at the Pittsburgh Unified Auditions , her voice was trembling. “Can you ground me before I go in?” she asked. She didn’t need a pep talk. She needed calm. Her body, and her voice, were both in survival mode. Performance, whether for a mock audition or an opening show, often evokes fight-or-flight senses. That moment has stayed with

Every young performing artist dreams of standing beneath the lights, hearing the applause, and feeling the thrill of sharing their voice. But what many don’t realize is that longevity in the performing arts doesn’t begin with talent. It begins with care.

Learn more about Andrew Goldstein, a professional performer, educator, speech language pathologist, who is joining Melodia Studio as Guest Voice Teacher through December 2025.

Each of these talented young artists has trained with dedication at Melodia Studio, and now they’re taking their artistry and passions into exciting new fields of study.

By Rita Gigliotti Edited by Danielle Bissonnette On Sunday, August 17, Melodia Studio’s Pre-Professional Track will host its very first...

Celebrate the 2025 Melodia Studio Summer Showcase! Northern Virginia’s premier voice studio highlights young singers through private voice lessons & training.

From heartfelt solos to show-stopping group numbers, the summer showcase highlighted the wide-ranging talents of students from 5th to 12th grade who have spent the year refining their skills in acting, vocal performance, and stage presence. Each performance reflected the dedication and passion that lives at the heart of Northern Virginia’s young performing artist community.

Melodia Studio students are proudly taking stages across Northern Virginia this summer, participating in a range of high-level camps and theater productions. If you’re interested in attending a show this summer that features Melodia students, take a look at the list below. Tickets are available directly through each organization.

At our most recent studio outing, young performers learn not just how to sing, but how to show up like the pros.

At Melodia Studio, true artistry comes from training that mirrors real-world performance environments. On March 10, our Spring Art Songs...

Over four weeks, I’ll be guiding just 15 students through a transformative performance-based well-being journey.

Melodia Studio partnered with nZone in Chantilly where studio students had the unique opportunity to perform festive carols and meet Santa!

By Rita Gigliotti | Edited by Danielle Bissonnette From the Broadway Musical Shucked As we step into 2025, Melodia Studio is proud to...

The stage is not a place to fear... it’s a place to grow! Here's how you can.

This year’s theme focused on the timeless magic of classical music and musical theater.

Stage Fright aka Music Performance Anxiety feels like a scary diagnosis to many young performers. Here we break down why it's anything but.

At this year's Northern Virginia Musical Theater Competition, four out of five Melodia Studio students placed! Learn more

Rita Gigliotti's 5 M's for Well-Being are designed for music teachers, students, and parents alike.