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SINGING CLASSES - ROME EXPLORATION  SHOW COOCKING - CINEMA
HAUTE COUTURE FASHION TOUR

THE
rome experience
INCLUDES

 

opificio voice & craft
presents 
rome experience
MAY 23rd-29th, 2025

a unique travel experience in rome
If you are looking to have a genuinely extraordinary time in the Eternal City, Rome, join our Opificio.  We tailored it for you to find a one-of-a-kind experience to remember forever.
The Italian Roman Culture to its fullest.

 

Giovanna Gattuso

Music Award Winner, Singer Songwriter, Author, Vocal Instructor

 

Awarded Best Latin Female Singer-Songwriter and Best World Music Album at the 16th Annual International Los Angeles Music Awards, Giovanna Gattuso is the founder on the Venice Voice Academy (2006 in Venice Beach California) and the Maison della Voce (2017, Rome, Italy).

 

Her artistry also includes worldwide collaborations in music, art and fashion.

 

Author of the Crossover Singing Method, Top 5 on the Best Seller Italian list as Vocal/Singing Methods, released in Italian and English, and the audio book Fasten your seatbelts: Singing behind the wheel!

 

Giovanna regularly holds master-classes and seminars featuring her personal vocal system in ITALY, USA & CANADA.

 

Giovanna is a sophisticated and refined musician and vocalist and her vast repertoire and styles include traditional Opera, Mediterranean Folk music & Jazz. 

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Cynthia Gibb’s career spans 47 years, as an actress, singer, dancer, vocal coach and now director. She is a Golden Globe nominee for her starring role in Gypsy, opposite Bette Midler and played the title role in The Karen Carpenter Story. Gibb has been in 45 movies and was a series regular on Fame, Madman of The People, Deadly Games and was in Criminal Minds, Law & Order, and many other TV series. Gibb has directed three films which have been in film festivals in New York and Los Angeles.

Gibb began studying classical Bel Canto singing with Dr. Joel Ewing in Hollywood in 1983, and then vocal pedagogy in 1999. Gibb has been teaching singers since 2008 in Los Angeles, the New York area and Italy.

 

Gibb’s students have gotten into the most prestigious universities in the U.S. and many are working professionally as actors, recording artists, and musical theater performers. Her students can be seen on Netflix, HBO, ABC, NBC, Fox, Broadway and on stages throughout the U.S.

Sara Ruoti is a well known singer, events producer and radio host of the famous Italian award-winning “White Radio” which has been nominated for the Macchia Nera Award.  She is the Artistic Director of the program:  "Cinema da Ascoltare" through which she has hosted hundreds of movie sound-track composers, actors and directors. 

 

Notable performances include appearances at Torvergata, Rome during the World Youth Day in front of Pope Giovanni Paolo II Wojtyla, concerts at Villa Medicea (an international film destination), Villa Petraia, Festival della Versiliana and Tettuccio of Montecatini Terme.

 

She has organized major events including “Millennium Choir and Orchestra” at the Duomo of Prato, Duomo of Piacenza, Cathedral of Cremona, Basilica of San Marco in Florence.

 

Since 2014 she is the manager of Team Crossover in Italy and she organizes masterclasses, workshops and now, the Opificio Sing & Craft.

Sara Ruoti

Singer, Radio Host, Manager of Team Crox

 

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Cynthia Gibb

Actress, Singer, Vocal Instructor

 

In the charming studio located in the Medieval district of Trastevere

"La Maison della Voce"

SINGING CLASSES

 

A TASTE OF ITALY

Pizza and Caffe' in Italian Music Lyrics

THE CHARMING MEDIEVAL TRASTEVERE

THE STORNELLI:

Where the roots of Roman folk songs and

classical Romanesque songs originated

A POSTCARD FROM ITALY

Explore Italian culture over the centuries through geographical sites, architectural treasures, and culinary delights that have made it famous throughout the world.  Guide to listening to Italian Music.

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SHOW COOKING

In the most famouse vegetarian restaurant in all Europe, the Margutta" – the engaging cooking show face to face with the guests. The chef will develop the recipe focusing on Natural Excellence by creating an original menu combined with ad hoc wine. The show cooking will involve the kind guests of the evening. Since 1979, the MARGUTTA restaurant-boutique in Rome has focused on ethics, lightness, eco-sustainability, Italian Vegetarian Cuisine, Margutta vegetarian food & art believes that eating is a complex gesture, much broader and deeper, and for this reason, for more than thirty years, it has been developing and promoting an idea of ​​well-being that extends beyond the body to include the mind and the spirit.

HAUTE COUTURE

FASHION TOUR

The tour will start invia Margutta, "the street of the arts" famous for the "Roma Holiday" movie and Picasso’s studio, among others. The fashion incubator Grazia Marino, CEO of "Spazio Margutta" will guide the group walking to historical fashion ateliers and shops in the heart of Rome. Tour will end up at the studio of the fashion creative designer Zuccarello with a private fashio show.  Your will feel transported in that classy and incredible era of "La dolce vita" when the term paparazzi is born.

In fact we will arrive at the studio throu via Veneto, the famour 1950/60 street where all the movie stars where photografed by the paparazzi.

The end of the fashion tour will be enjoying an aperitif on the most classy and in vougue top roof hotel. The view of the sunset on the top of Rome will be impressed on your memory forever.

ROME EXPLORATION

As far as 100 years will not be enough to visit Rome, we will give you a fun tour on a private golf car to see the main "must see" locations. Beside that we have planned very unique experiences and locations to see that will feed your eyes, heart and soul! We will show you little hidden jewels in Rome... are you in the mood for this?

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CINEMA CLASSES

The picturesque streets and theatrical monuments of the Italian capital are often described as a living movie set. Filmmakers and directores have for many years been choosing Rome, the Eternal City as a backdrop to Hollywood masterpieces. Here is a guide to the most iconic movie locations in Rome. What does “la dolce vita” mean? This expression derives from a worldwide famous Italian movie, and many people associate it with a vague idea of a picturesque life in Italy. now la dolce vita is an expression used to describe a life full of beauty, pleasures, and mundane events. It means a life of music, love, good music and food…

LUNCH, DINNER, TRANSPORTATION

We are taking care of all your lunches, dinners and transportations

during the entire time in Rome.

ANCORA Enroll Rome 2025

costs

OPTION 1 - includes:
TUITION
- MEALS - TRANSPORTATIONS

 €1,550

Accomodation and flight to/from rome are not included

 

PAYMENT OPTION:

1. Payment in full and save €90 - instead of €1550    you will pay €1460

 

2. €500 Down Payment NON - REFUNDABLE to save your spot!

    €525 by March 1th, 2025 (first payment) - €525 by April 1th, 2025 (second payment)

 

*Must be paid in full by April 1th, 2025 to attend

*Cancellation policy in the enrollement doc

OPTION 2 - includes
 

 TUITION - MEALS - TRANSPORTATIONS - ACCOMODATION

Accomodation in a charming 3 stars hotel

DOUBLE ROOMS SINGLE USE

 Non-smoking room, Hot tub, Private Bathroom, City view, Free toiletries, Shower, Bathrobe, Air conditioning, Bidet, Streaming service (like Netflix), Toilet, Towels, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic, Tile/Marble floor, Desk, Soundproof, TV, Tea/Coffee maker, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Hairdryer, Electric kettle, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Clothes rack, Toilet paper, Hand sanitizer

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Flight to/from Rome is not included

 

 

Trastevere hotel 3 stars hotel next door our studio.  We have 8 rooms available - first come firts
Service, buffet breakfast included. City taxes are not included: 7 euros x room x night

Rooms are available starting the 23rd of May, 2025

 -  Tuition + Double Single Use   €2590 

PAYMENT OPTION:

1. Payment in full and save €90

2. €500 Down Payment

     NON - REFUNDABLE to save your spot!

First payment by March 1th, 2025 - Second payment by April 1th, 2025

*Must be paid in full by April 1th, 2025 to attend

*Cancellation policy in the enrollement doc

 

OPTION 3 - includes
 

 TUITION - MEALS - TRANSPORTATIONS - ACCOMODATION

Accomodation in a charming 3 stars hotel

DOUBLE ROOMS (2 PEOPLE)

 

Non-smoking room, Hot tub, Private Bathroom, City view, Free toiletries, Shower, Bathrobe, Air conditioning, Bidet, Streaming service (like Netflix), Toilet, Towels, Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic, Tile/Marble floor, Desk, Soundproof, TV, Tea/Coffee maker, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Hairdryer, Electric kettle, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Clothes rack, Toilet paper, Hand sanitizer

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Flight to/from Rome is not included

 

 

Trastevere hotel 3 stars hotel next door our studio.  We have 8 rooms available - first come firts
Service, buffet breakfast included. City taxes are not included: 7 euros x room x night

Rooms are available starting the 23rd of May, 2025

 

 -  Tuition + Double Room   €4380  (€2190 x person)

PAYMENT OPTION:

1. Payment in full and save €90

2. €500 Down Payment

     NON - REFUNDABLE to save your spot!

First payment by March 1th, 2025 - Second payment by April 1th, 2025

*Must be paid in full by April 1th, 2025 to attend

*Cancellation policy in the enrollement doc

 

The Maison della Voce - WHERE

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THE MAISON DELLA VOCE 

INAUGURATED IN 2017, THE VOCAL STUDIO BY GIOVANNA GATTUSO IS A BEAUTIFUL GEM IN ONE OF THE MOST ARTISTIC, ANCIENT, YOUNG AND HIP  AREA ON ROME.  THE ENCHANTING STUDIO IS COZY, COMFORTABLE AD EASY TO GET TO, CLOSE TO RESTAURANT AND COFFETERIES. THE MAISON DELLA VOCE HOSTED WORKSHOPS,EVENTS, BOOKS AND CD PRESENTATION, LECTURES.

TO SEE OUR PARTNERS IN USA AND CANADA CHECK THE LINK CROSSOVER SINGING METHOD.

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What feed your soul and your eyes when u get here

PIAZZA SANTA MARIA IN TRASTEVERE

THIS IS THE VIEW FROM THE MAISON DELLA VOCE WINDOW.  THE BASILICA OF SANTA MARIA IN TRASTEVERE OUR LADY IN TRASTEVERE) IS A TITULAR MINOR BASILICA IN THE TRASTEVERE DISTRICT OF ROME, AND ONE OF THE OLDEST CHURCHES OF ROME. THE BASIC FLOOR PLAN AND WALL STRUCTURE OF THE CHURCH DATE BACK TO THE 340S, AND MUCH OF THE STRUCTURE TO 1140-43. THE FIRST SANCTUARY WAS BUILT IN 221 AND 227 BY POPE CALLIXTUS I AND LATER COMPLETED BY POPE JULIUS I. THE CHURCH HAS LARGE AREAS OF IMPORTANT MOSAICS FROM THE LATE 13TH CENTURY BY PIETRO CAVALLINI.

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PONTE GARIBALDI - GARIBALDI'S BRIDGE

THE VIEW FROM GARIBALDI'S BRIDGE IS SPEECHLESS.  YOU CAN ENJOY THE AMAZING COLORS, SAINT PETERS CHURCH AND THE TIBERINA'S ISLAND.  IT LOOKS LIKE A POSTCARD. HAVE A WALK BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR VOICE SESSION AT THE MAISON DELLA VOCE. WALKING DISTANCE: PIAZZA VENEZIA, LARGO ARGENTINA AND THE COLOSSEUM. THE BRIDGE WAS DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT ANGELO VESCOVALI AND BUILT BETWEEN 1884 AND 1888; IT WAS DEDICATED TO GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI, "HERO OF TWO WORLDS" AND ONE OF THE FATHERS OF ITALIAN UNIFICATION. THE BRIDGE, ENLARGED IN 1959, WAS RELEASED TO FACILITATE THE EXPANSION OF THE TOWN TOWARDS TRASTEVERE.

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MAISON
DELLA VOCE

NEW STUDIO

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Giovanna and Sara start working together in 2002 touring the world one as singer/conductor and the other as singer/tour agent and manager.  Them passion for travel, music and bringing people together lead in 2016 when they created the Opificio Voice & Craft. The meaning of Opificio is "a place where artisans gather in a community to create collaboratively". Ferdinando I de’ Medici created one of the early opificios for artisans in stonework. This meaning applied to our Retreats as we work together to collaboratively develop our vocal talents in a supportive, community environment. So far we host the Opificio 5 times in Tuscany. But as you can see in our future calendar, we are going  to host Opificio all over Italy.
EXPERIENCE - MUSIC - ART - FOOD - CINEMA - ARCHITECTURE - JOY

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You've got questions, we've got answers.

General FAQ

 

 

What is our “Opificio?”

One meaning of opificio is a place where artisans gather in a community to create collaboratively. Ferdinando I de’ Medici created one of the early opificios for artisans in stonework. This meaning is aptly applied to our Retreats as we work together to collaboratively develop our vocal talents in a supportive, community environment.

 

When should I arrive at the Maison della Voce in Rome?

Our welcome reception begins at 6pm on MAY 23rd.  Snacks and drinks will be available at the meeting.

 

Who can attend this retreat?  

All ages and singing level are welcome.  Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

The prices are listed in Euros (€). Can I purchase with my American credit/debit card?   

Absolutely! Prices are listed in Euros as we will be booking the hotel locally in Italy, but any credit/debit cards are accepted. Click HERE here to check the Euro / USD current conversion rate.

 

 Do I need to be a professional singer to attend?  

Absolutely not! This retreat is about finding your voice. We encourage all levels to attend, even if the only time you sing is in the shower.

What if I want to enroll later, for example, 2 months from now?

Enrollement will stay open until we reach capacity at the Maison della Voce studio. We expect that the retreat will fill quickly.  Tuition is discounted for early enrollement and will increase with time.

 

 What if I don't want to attend workshops one day and just visit Italy on my own?

This is YOUR retreat and you may spend it as you wish. Nothing is mandatory except to have fun!

 

I'm not sure I can make it this year. If I want to attend in 2025 instead of in 2026, will prices remain the same?

We can estimate he price will likely go up for future retreats. We encourage you to book your flights while prices are low.

 

 

How much time will be spent in class vs. exploring Rome?

As this is a retreat and not a certification course, we spend only an average of 3 hours/day in class and the rest exploring Italy.  Although we will share a great amount of knowledge with you, a major part of your transformation will be experiencing the beauty of Rome, the eternal city.

 

 If I have trouble with stairs, will there by wheelchair accessible access? 

Given it's antiquity, Italy has a lot of stairs, uneven walkways and cobblestone streets. We will not be able to guarantee easy wheelchair access for all excursions and recommend bringing a personal aid as we will not able to offer assistance or lifting. 

 

Are all meals included? 

Yes, all meals are included.  For breakfast what you might imagine in a Hotels:  brioche, coffee, prosciutto, eggs, etc. Italian deliciousness!

 

Is the agenda subject to change?

Sometimes things come up, especially when planning so far in advance. If adjustments have to be made we promise that we will do our best to book equally amazing events.

 

 

Price is for a single room accommodations?   

We have a Double room than can be booked as single use.

 

Are there any other costs? 

You are responsible for your flights, travel insurance (we highly recommend it) and transportation from the airport to the hotel. We can help you arrange that if needed.

How fare is the "Maison della Voce" from the hotels? 

Hotel is walking distance from the studio. But you can also purchase the only corse and pick your own accomodation. Airbnb, hotels, or any plattform that is convinient for you.
You can check on google map the address of the studio: via Giacomo Venezian 22, Rome 00153

If you still have questions, we'll be happy to help!

Simply email: infocrox@gmail.com

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