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

On Saturday, January 24th, The Gigliotti Center for the Performing Arts and Well-Being hosted parents at Chateau de Chantilly Cafe for a relaxed coffee meetup to welcome our newest teaching artist, Jake Odmark. This was a chance for families of young performing artists to connect with Jake in a private setting, ask questions, and get to know the person behind the credits. Welcoming Jake Odmark to the Team at The Gigliotti Center for the Performing Arts and Well-Being Jake bri

We’re so excited to announce a new event, Tuned In Parenting for Performing Arts Teen Parents with Shannon Wise. This free, live Zoom session is for studio families seeking guidance on how to confidently support high-performing teen artists. Shannon Wise is a teaching artist and singer, and holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance. She is also a Resident in Counseling, and she is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) . The Tuned In Parenting Workshop that S

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.

Finding Calm in the Chaos: Building the Young Performing Artist’s Tool Belt Written by Danielle Bissonnette Teaching Artists presenting...

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