Artist Diploma (Glenn Gould School) in-progress
Artist Diploma (University of Western Ontario)
B.Mus (University of Western Ontario)
Giulianna Misasi is a graduate of the Artist Diploma program and the Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance program at Western University. In the fall of 2018 she will continue training through the Artist Diploma program in Voice at The Glenn Gould School within the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Beyond post secondary training, Giulianna performed several operatic roles in Canada and Europe. In 2014, she performed scenes from Don Giovanni, and Die Entführung aus dem Serail with The Canadian Operatic Arts Academy. Giulianna featured as the second lady in Die Zauberflöte with the Accademia Europea Dell’ Opera in 2015. In July of 2016, Giulianna branched out into music theatre as Marta from Company with the Music Theatre on the Thames. Last summer 2017, Giulianna returned to classical performance as Lady Billows from Albert Herring in the Halifax Summer Opera Festival. This summer, Giulianna performed as Fiordiligi in Cosi Fan Tutte with Summer Opera Lyric Theatre.
Through continual professional development, Giulianna transfers her training and dedication to her students to allow them to reach their full potential.
Get to know Giulianna…Beyond the Bio!
Hobbies: Cooking, Swimming, Kickboxing
Musical influences: Renee Flemming, Anna Netrebko
Favourite food: Pasta, BBQ Anything
Least favourite food: Tripe
Favourite music: I love so many different Genres
Favourite song: Currently – Fall in Line by Christina Aguilera
Favourite movie: I don’t have one
Favouirite movie music: Currently – Hunchback of Notre dame
Favourite musical theatre/opera: Currently – Manon by Jules Massenet
Best quote from your teacher: “No Translation, No Sing!”
Favourite quote: “Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th” Julie AndrewsFavourite book:Bel Canto – Ann Patchett
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Homework assignments for Monday, April 19, 2021
Hello Everyone!
Here is the homework for this week!
Remember next week is crazy sock day, wear something that stands out!
Enjoy!
Julian
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work Julian with your recital song this week! Keep playing it to be extra prepared for the concert. You may also continue playing lil Liza Jane and and the Clock shop! Once you feel comfortable go ahead to the new song in the book!
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Zoe
Recommended daily practice time is 25-30 minutes per day
Homework:
This week Zoe we have added A, E and D minor to our practice routine. You can focus on the melodic and harmonic scales of each in both hands. We have also changed our recital piece to Atacama Desert, you may now continue to work on this one in preparation for the concert. In addition to the recital piece you can continue your work with the regular weekly songs.
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Isabella
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work with Firefly this week Isabella. Now we can continue onto Little river and Sailing in the sun. Take your time and read through the letter names before you begin playing. You may also clap and count the rhythm of the song to help you before you play.
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Renaud
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work this week Renaud. You can continue your work on Sailing in the Sun and Ferris wheel. Be sure to maintain a steady beat throughout the piece. We also learned about Staccato this week. Remember when you play Staccato the notes are detached and short. Have fun with this in Mexican Jumping bean!
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Carmen
Recommended daily practice time is 15-20 minutes per day
Homework:
This week we added E major to the practice routine. Remember this has 4 sharps, you can use our fun acronyms to help you find which sharps to play. You may also keep working on your recital piece Whirling leaves. Remember to keep a gentle touch with this one. You also can also continue working on Snake Charmer and your new song Captain hook’s rockin’ party.
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Ahara
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Homework:
Good work with I need a home for my dinosaur! I love all of the actions you have come up with and you are performing it so confidently now! Let’s continue our work with Donkey Riding. We can begin to think about doing the same for this song to make it more fun!
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Homework assignments for Tuesday December 1st, 2020
Hello Everyone!
Here is the homework for this week!
Enjoy!
Marita
Recommended daily practice time is 10-15 minutes per day
Songs:
This week Marita will be working on a few new songs. The first song is Best friends then Gorilla in the tree, My invention and March on D-E-F. For each song, Marita is encouraged to follow the steps to learning a song. First clapping and counting the song out loud to ensure the rhythm is secure. Next she should look for dynamics (how loud or quiet to play the music) after that she should read through the letter names to ensure she is comfortable reading each note. After that, she can begin playing what she has gone through. If there are tricky spots then she can go over them in smaller sections. Marita is encouraged to play more than what is required. She is zooming through this book, so I would love to quickly move through this book so Marita can move to Level 1 very soon!
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. Also if parents have any questions or concerns please free to pop into the zoom meeting to have a chat with me.
Camille
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
This week Camille played through Old MacDonald and Balloons and they were both great. She can continue to working on Balloons to make it more confident. We also learned a new song this week. For each song, Camille is encouraged to follow the steps to learning a song. First begin by clapping and counting the song out loud to ensure the rhythm is secure. Next she should look for dynamics (how loud or quiet to play the music) after that she should read through the letter names to ensure she is comfortable reading each note. After that, she can begin playing what she has gone through.
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. Also if parents have any questions or concerns please free to pop into the zoom meeting to have a chat with me.
Sidonie
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
This week Sidonie played through Merrily we roll along and it was great. She can continue to working on Merrily we roll along to make it more confident. She Has also been working on C-D-E-F-G March. She is encouraged to use this as a warm up for each practice session. We also learned new songs this week, Men from Mars, and Ode to Joy. For each song, Sidonie is encouraged to follow the steps to learning a song. First begin by clapping and counting the song out loud to ensure the rhythm is secure. Next she should look for dynamics (how loud or quiet to play the music) after that she should read through the letter names to ensure she is comfortable reading each note. After that, she can begin playing what she has gone through.
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. Also if parents have any questions or concerns please free to pop into the zoom meeting to have a chat with me.
Julian
Recommended daily practice time is 10-15 minutes per day
Songs:
This week Julian can play through The Detective activity and Mouse in the clock. He is also able to play the next songs in the book. He is almost done this book so he can learn as much as possible to move things along!
Technique:
Julian is encouraged to continue playing scales as much as he can. C-B Scales would be great. The next stage would be for us to begin learning about how to play scales with black keys in them!
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. Also if parents have any questions or concerns please free to pop into the zoom meeting to have a chat with me.
Zoe
Recommended daily practice time is 25-30 minutes per day
Songs:
This week Zoe is working on German Dance in D Major, Song of the Dark Woods. For both of these songs, Zoe is encouraged to focus on smaller sections in order to address the trouble spots. There was some pausing and hesitation as well as working on articulation. Making notes smoother where there are slurs as well as keeping an even pressure when playing moving passages. She has also started the Snake, where she is encouraged to keep working on. She is on the right track!
Technique:
Zoe is encouraged to spend more time with her left hand while doing scales. This week she is working on b minor natural, harmonic and melodic minor scale in her left hand.
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. Also if parents have any questions or concerns please free to pop into the zoom meeting to have a chat with me.
Sara
Recommended daily practice time is 25-30 minutes per day
Songs:
This week Sara is encouraged to fill in the counting for Ludwig exploring. This will assist with metronome work. She should try working with a slow tempo to begin then increase once she becomes comfortable. To help this process she should try counting out loud while working. She is also working on Canon and Ballet. She needs to work on them for another week. Ballet there is a test next week where dynamics are the focus. Being sure that Sara chooses phrasing that works well with the piece to create beautiful lines. Canon was played very well today. She needs to remember that the entire piece is played with the legato articulation. She also had some hesitations in class so more comfort is needed in this piece.
Technique:
This week Sara is encouraged to work on F# Major scale with both hands. Being sure that nothing is accented.
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. Also if parents have any questions or concerns please free to pop into the zoom meeting to have a chat with me.
Homework Assignments for Tuesday September 22, 2020
Hello Everyone!
Here you will find your homework each week. I will also suggest how long to practice and provide a few helpful hints to get you prepped for the following week. This will provide you with some guidelines to allow your child to progress. Good luck practicing and have fun!
Jaydon
Recommended daily practice time is 15-20 minutes per day
Songs:
This week we will continue to work on Merrily we roll along, Largo and Here’s a happy song. Be sure to repeat these songs until they are comfortable. We will continue with the following songs next week.
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Marita
Recommended daily practice time is 8-10 minutes per day
Technique:
- Today we learned about family numbers. Each letter on the piano has a number that goes along with it. Today we talked about the C’s. C1, C2, C3…Etc
- Continue to review Groups of 2 go down to C and Groups of 3 go down to F.
- Practice finding all the letter names on the piano
- We also talked about beats and learned the whole note. The whole note has 4 beats and we count it 1+2+3+4+.
- Whenever you listen to music this week practice clapping whole notes. Try counting along.
Songs:
This week we learned ode to joy! You can use the handout to help you play this one. Remember you start with finger one on C4. You can continue playing Mary had a little lamb and hot cross buns.
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Sidonie
Recommended daily practice time is 8-10 minutes per day
Technique:
- Continue to review groups of 2 go down to c and groups of 3 go down to F.
- We learned about family numbers. Each letter has a number that goes along with it. This week we talked about C’s. C1, C2, C3, C4…etc. Try and find all the C’s on the piano.
- We also found all the letters on the piano. You can practice finding them by playing the game we did in our lesson. See how fast you can get at finding the letters.
Songs:
This week we learned Ode to Joy. You can use the handout provided to help you with this song. Continue to work on Mary had a little lamb as well as Hot cross buns.
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Camille
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Technique:
- Continue to review groups of 2 go down to c and groups of 3 go down to F.
- We learned about family numbers. Each letter has a number that goes along with it. This week we talked about C’s. C1, C2, C3, C4…etc. Try and find all the C’s on the piano.
- We also found all the letters on the piano. You can practice finding them by playing the game we did in our lesson. See how fast you can get at finding the letters.
Songs:
We didn’t get to Ode to Joy but you can still try it out. You can use the handout provided to help you with this song. Continue to work on Mary had a little lamb as well as Hot cross buns.
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Julian
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
We will continue to work on Cinderella’s Waltz. Remember to focus on systems 2 and 4. We will also be continuing with Ludwig’s Accents. Be sure to take your time and count out loud while you play. Keep it up Julian.
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Zoe
Recommended daily practice time is 25-30 minutes per day
Technique:
F# natural and Harmonic scale 2 octaves
Songs:
This week you can continue on Minuet in a minor, Cranky Cat, Waltz and Red Satin Jazz. Continue to challenge yourself to use the metronome with these songs. Try left hand and right hand apart and play with the metronome.
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Sara
Recommended daily practice time is 25-30 minutes per day
Tecnique:
This week you can work on B Major scale. This one has 5 #’s. F,C,G,D,A.
Songs:
Red Satin Jazz- This week have it memorized. Minuet in A minor – challenge yourself to come up with a story that goes along with the piece. Get creative! Swinging leprechaun – Use the story you created to help your phrasing and dynamics. Really picture the images in your head!
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Homework assignments for Thursday, March 11, 2021
Hello Everyone!
Here is the homework for this week.
Important reminder: There are no lessons during the week of March 15-21.
Enjoy!
Anjanah
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
Great work with The Monkeys! You did so well. This week, I would like you to read the song like a story! Try reading it to your family, your stuffed animals, whoever is around. If there are words you do not understand be sure to ask someone what that word means!
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Fiona
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
Great work with Animals this week! Keep trying to listen to it and then find the notes on the piano! You can also continue playing The Dance Band and Frogs on logs. You can find the hand position by looking at the numbers that sit above each note. Look for those numbers and place your hands where they belong. Remember to also count out loud while you play to make sure you understand the correct rhythm.
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Danny
Recommended daily practice time is 15-20 minutes per day
Songs:
Let’s get to the end of the book! Play through as many songs in the book as you can except the very last song. Be sure to watch out for articulation markings, tempo markings, and time signature. Clap out each melody before you play it and start by playing each song slowly. Good luck!
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Selena
Recommended daily practice time is 5-10 minutes per day
Songs:
Good work on Jolly Old Saint Nicholas and Old McDonald. Try and play through each song slowly and be sure to hold all of the long notes! For singing we are working on do you want to build a snowman! Try reading some of the words like a story to your family or stuffed animals! If there are any words you do not understand be sure to ask a grownup for help!
How parents can help:
Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week. You can decorate it to make it fun!
Homework assignments for Saturday September 12, 2020
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the fall 2020 semester. Here you will find your homework each week. I will also suggest how long to practice and provide a few helpful hints to get you prepped for the following week. This will provide you with some guidelines to allow your child to progress. Good luck practicing and have fun!
Claire
Recommended daily practice time is 25-30 minutes per day
Technical work:
Practice A major scale this week. For the scale you will use both hands and play two octaves. In addition, you can also practice the broken and solid triads for A major. You can play hands separately for this one.
Songs:
We have two songs this week. Medieval Fair and In the Hall of the Mountain King. In both pieces we are focusing on the overall story behind the music. Deciding what each section represents and allowing the dynamics to direct how and why we play loud, soft, smooth and detached. Spend some time with each story and choose how you will shape and phrase each piece. Use the stories that we came up with in class and if you have any ideas over the week experiment and bring them to class next time we meet. Have fun with this and don’t be afraid to be creative! There are no wrong answers!
How parents can help: Encourage your child to have a daily practice routine and ensure that they are filling out their homework logs correctly. In addition to the online homework posts, I recommend that each student keep and maintain a homework journal. This is where they can fill in how long they practice and what they worked on that week.
Preferred Books for Giulianna’s Students
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Piano Books
Faber & Faber Piano Adventures
The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number. Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics and coloristic experimentation with the pedal. The book is organized into units which represent the major concepts and skills. As new units are introduced, earlier concepts and skills are constantly reviewed.
Faber & Faber Piano Adventures
The 2nd Edition Primer Theory Book provides important reinforcement and creative application of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes, exploring improvisation, and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Primer Lesson Book pieces.
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book 1A
This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book Level 1A begins by teaching basic keyboard topography and fluent recognition of white key names in relation to black keys. It focuses on simple rhythms and prepares students for intervallic reading with entertaining songs that focus on “same,” “stepping up” and “stepping down.” It then introduces lines and space notes in treble and bass clefs, melodic and harmonic intervals of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and 5ths, and graduates to reading on the grand staff. It also introduces the flat and sharp signs. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician. Songs Include: Balloons * Batter Up! * The Donkey * A Friend Like You * Hand-Bells * A Happy Song * Horse Sense * Totem Pole Song * It’s Halloween! * Jingle Bells! * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * July the Fourth! * Just a Second! * Love Somebody * Merrily We Roll Along O’er the Deep Blue Sea * Mexican Hat Dance * My Clever Pup * My Fifth * My Robot * Old MacDonald * Old Uncle Bill * Play a Fourth * Raindrops * Rain, Rain! * Rockets * Rockin’ Tune * Rock Song * Sailing * Sea Divers * See-Saws * Skating * Who’s on Third? * Willie and Tillie * Wishing Well * The Zoo
Alfred's Basic Piano for the Later Beginner
Complete Level 1 is a faster-paced version of Levels 1A and 1B that gets to staff reading more quickly. Perfect for a student who is 8 or older, or for a younger beginner with great musical aptitude. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician.
Voice & Singing Books
RCM Voice Repertoire
A Comprehensive Voice Series serves as the official resource for voice assessments of the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program. Featuring an outstanding selection of voice literature and supporting materials, this series offers a truly enriched learning experience to help ensure student success. As in previous editions, Resonance encompasses a rich and varied selection of Repertoire, Vocalises and Recitatives that students of all ages and voice types will find appropriate to their musical interests and level of technical ability.
Kids' Musical Theatre Collection
59 songs, combined in a convenient package (combines book only of Vol. 1 00230029 and Vol. 2 00230031), offering a wealth of theatre music for children.
Full Voice Workbook Series
