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Rita Gigliotti
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Join date: Jul 20, 2024
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Rita Gigliotti is a seasoned Music Educator and Music for Well-Being Expert with over 20 years of experience in K-12 Performing Arts Education, much of it rooted in Fairfax County, Virginia. As the current Director of the Healing Arts Ensemble at George Mason University, she guides students in exploring the transformative power of music. Rita also runs Melodia Studio, her private studio dedicated to training K-12 students aspiring to professional careers in the performing arts, with a focus on classical and musical theater vocal techniques. Beyond nurturing young performers, Rita is deeply immersed in scholarly research, with a particular focus on Music Education and advancing well-being for K-12 music teachers.
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Sep 9, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Congratulations to Melodia Studio Graduates!
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.
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Aug 15, 2025 ∙ 1 min
A Look Back at the 2025 Summer Showcase
Celebrate the 2025 Melodia Studio Summer Showcase! Northern Virginia’s premier voice studio highlights young singers through private voice lessons & training.
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Jul 4, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Melodia Students Shine in 2025 Summer Showcase, Stage Struck!
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.
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