For more than a decade, Melodia Studio has been a home for young performing artists in the Washington D.C. area to develop their voices, their confidence, and their love of music. It began as a traditional private studio, rooted in individualized instruction and a deep respect for craft. Over time, however, something bigger started to take shape. What once fit neatly inside the word “studio” no longer does. As the scope of the work has expanded, so has the vision. What's emer

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.

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

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Written by Rita Gigliotti | Edited by Danielle Bissonnette This summer, I had the incredible opportunity of attending the International...

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