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Let's sing! Based on my experience of over 25 years as a teacher and singer of operas, musicals (including staging and writing scripts for semi-staged performances), collaborating with contemporary dancers and also as a voice actor for movies and TV (Disney, Fox, DreamWorks), I am confidant that my approach to teaching vocal technique works well for all singing styles and with all skill levels. Have a singing lesson with me! Book your 30 min trial lesson here 30 min or 60 min lessons available. For now only online lessons via Zoom or Google Meet

CLASSICS FOR CHILDREN SÉRIE EM FAMÍLIA Since 2015, the soprano has collaborated with the Orquestra Petrobrás Sinfônica in the project "Série em Família", dedicated to young audiences, with adaptations for soprano, baritone, and orchestra of children's classics. Repertoire includes works such as Vinícius de Moraes' Arca de Noe, Os Saltimbancos, Balão Mágico, and Wizard of Oz with an adaptation for narrator, soprano and baritone. Some of these projects were recorded on CD and released in stores and are also available online (iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify). These projects were written and arranged especially for the soprano's voice. The Os Saltimbancos Sinfônico project was awarded as "the best cd of the year 2017 in the children's musical category of the Brazilian Music Award". CHILDREN'S CLASSICS CHILDREN'S DAY CONCERT 2020 October 2020 - Teatro Riachuelo, RJ Live on Youtube ARCA DE NOÉ SINFÔNICA 2020 November 2020 - Teatro Riachuelo, RJ Live on Youtube BALÃO MÁGICO TOUR 2020 IN CONCERTS 2017 Southeast Tour: SP and ES 2017 Teatro Bradesco and Teatro Riachuelo, RJ MÁGICO DE OZ (WIZARD OF OZ) 2019 October 2019 - Teatro Riachuelo, RJ SALTIMBÂNCOS SINFÔNICO 2019 - City of Arts Theater, RJ 2016 - Imperator and City of Arts, RJ ARCA DE NOÉ SINFÔNICA October 2015 Tom Jobim Theater, RJ See pictures

AREAS OF STUDY AND RESEARCH With a curious mind and motivated by a passion for singing, Juliana began to study the complexity of the voice in the early years of her career. Ms. Franco attended a voice conference for the first time in 1996. Parallel to her performing career, she is an active researcher in the field of teaching voice, pedagogy, Portuguese coach, and lyric diction teacher. Her research focuses on vocal health, the perception of the singing function, and vocal pedagogy. He is a member of associations such as NATS (National Association of Singing Teachers), PAVA (Pan-American Association of Vocology), The Voice Foundation, and is a founding member of PROCANTO (National Association of Singing Teachers of Brazil). She is the vice coordinator of a workgroup in Brazil, CT4 - Teaching of Lyrical Singing, dedicated to the development of the voice teacher or future teacher serving as a source of learning and support for those seeking help. The group is part of the group "Professional Lyrical Singers of Brazil". Born in Brazil, having studied and sung in several languages, Juliana developed a great interest in diction, articulation, and vocal acoustics considering and comparing foreign accents. Her doctoral thesis, entitled "Singing in Brazilian Portuguese: An Introductory Guide to Diction, IPA and Repertory" aims to serve as a manual or guide for those interested in exploring the Brazilian repertoire, making the language more accessible for those who wish to sing in it. In addition to lectures and recitals on the topic, Juliana teaches seminars on the basics of vocal pedagogy, vocal health, diction, articulation, vocal acoustics, and aspects involved in the hearing process. More AFFILIATIONS NATS National Association fo Teachers of Singing PAVA Pan-American Vocology Association The Voice Foundation procanto.jpg Associação Nacional dos Professores de Canto ABRAMUS Associação Brasileira de Música e Artes INTERARTIS Brasil ORCID OMB Ordem dos Musicis do Brasil PROJECTS SINGING IN BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE: AN INVITATION TO BRAZILIAN SONG BEYOND VILLA-LOBOS AND THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA THE BASIC FUNDAMENTS OF SINGING AND VOCAL PEDAGOGY DICTION FOR SINGERS: IPA, PHONETICS AND ARTICULATION MORE Pedagogia Vocal: Projetos

BIOGRAPHY Soprano Juliana Franco is known for the "pure and crystalline quality" of her singing and for her versatility in different vocal styles. She has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra, Petrobras Symphony Orchestra, Washington Bach Consort, Saint Barth's Music Festival Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra of Brazil, among others. Operatic roles include Musetta in La Bohème , Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro , Adina in L'Elisir d'Amore , Rosina in Il Barbieri di Siviglia , Oscar in Un Ballo in Maschera , Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxus , Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier , Sofie in Wherther, Poppea in L'Incoronazione di Poppea , Costanza in Griselda at the Brazilian premiere, Gretel in Hansel und Gretel, and Aphrodite at the world premiere of Christopher Park's opera Phaedra and Hippolitus . The symphonic repertoire includes works such as Beethoven's Ninth Symphony , Handel's Messiah, Vivaldi's Gloria and Magnificat , and Bach's Coffee Cantata BWV 212. Since 2015, the soprano has collaborated with the Petrobrás Symphony Orchestra in the project "Série em Família," dedicated to children, with adaptations for soprano baritone, and children's classical orchestra. Repertory included works such as Vinícius de Moraes' Noah's Ark, Os Saltimbancos, Balão Mágico, and Wizard of Oz with adaptation for narrator, soprano and baritone. Some of these projects were recorded on CD and released in Brazil and are also available in online stores (iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify). The projects were written and arranged especially for the soprano's voice. The Os Saltimbancos Sinfônico project was awarded as "the best cd of the year 2017 in the best musical for children category of the Brazilian Music Award". In 2017, the soprano made the world premiere of Robert Paterson's Listen to the Stars at the National Sawdust in New York. In 2018, she sang the role of Maria in West Side Story, in a concert version, with the Rio International Cello Encounter Orchestra, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Alongside her work in the classic universe, she lends her voice to Brazilian versions of cartoons and movie characters for major studios like Disney, Fox, Warner, DreamWorks, and Pixar. His best-known works are Fox's Anastasia (Anastasia), Ace Age 4 (Shira), Jack's Strange World (Shock), and Frozen (Trolls). Juliana Franco was a voice teacher at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro from 2012 to 2014 and an assistant teaching professor of singing, vocal pedagogy, English, and German diction at the University of Maryland from 2016 to 2019. Juliana Franco holds a D.M.A. in Pedagogy of Voice and an M. M. in Opera Performance from the University of Maryland, in the United States. She dedicated her research to the theme “singing in Brazilian Portuguese for the non-native speaker” associated with applied pedagogy. The title of his dissertation is Singing in Brazilian Portuguese: An Introductory Guide to IPA, Diction, and Repertoire. Inspired by her Brazilian roots, professional experience, and rich and beautiful Brazilian repertoire, the main objective of the dissertation and research is to make Brazilian music and sing in Portuguese more accessible to those wishing to explore it. For more information, use the contact link. CONTACT RESEARCH AND AFFILIATIONS TEACHING

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Traduções Textos PROGRAMA GEORGE GERSHWIN Summertime Someone to Watch Over Me JEROME KERN All the Things You Are KURT WEILL My Ship FRANCIS POULENC Les Chemins de l’amour W. SCHWANDT/ F. ANDREE Dream a Little Dream of Me FREDERICK LOEWE I Could Have Danced All Night RICHARD RODGERS The Sound of Music HAROLD ARLEN Over the Rainbow BACH/ ELTON JOHN/ FLAVIO AUGUSTO Your Song NEGRO SPIRITUALS (Arr. Mark Hayes) Give me Jesus The Gospel of Grace Contato DOWNLOAD

TEACHING PHYLOSOPHY “By learning, you will teach; by teaching, you will learn.” -Latin Proverb "My teaching is founded on the principles of mindfulness and inclusion. With over twenty years of experience teaching voice lessons in both school and private studio settings, and over twenty-three years of performance experience, my mission as a teacher is to meet my students' needs. M y approach to teaching vocal technique works nicely for all singing styles and with all levels of skills. I am committed to creating an inclusive teaching environment where young people from various personal experiences, values, and world views can thrive. My life experiences reminded me daily how these factors play a significant role in one's life and inspire my teaching and mentorship approach." Testimonials I started my lessons with Juliana Franco in 2014 while pursuing my bachelor's degree in Voice Performance at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. After that, we continued our studies with private lessons. Now, I am pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Lisbon and I am honored to be under her advisory, as she is the co-advisor for my doctoral thesis. I am still taking voice lessons from her - I am her "eternal "singing student. Thank you, Juliana, for your musical versatility, for sharing your knowledge and methodologies always applied to my needs, and for being so human and understanding my voice like no one! May more years of coexistence and shared knowledge come! To those who really want to learn more about voice, improve or start their singing studies, I highly recommend this brilliant singer, voice actress, performer, teacher, and friend! Aline Toledo student in bachelor's degree in singing at UFRJ in 2014; private student and doctoral student at the University of Lisbon The experience I had in my singing lessons with Juliana Franco was incredible and decisive for my musical experience in life. I learned how to breathe correctly, put my voice in the right placement and understand how far I could go, and have total awareness and control of my voice. I appreciate every lesson and every learning experience I had! Juliana Piva private student Juliana was my voice teacher for a short time at UFRJ. But that time was precious to me! Always very sweet and kind, with her, I learned techniques that I use today and that I always pass on to my students! I miss our lessons! Louise Monnerat student at UFRJ I met Juliana Franco at UFRJ, when I had the opportunity to be her Canto B student, a wonderful and enriching experience for me. In addition to being very attentive, Juliana is an exemplary teacher, very dedicated to all students and, with all her sensitivity, she manages to get the best out of each one. She is an exceptional singer, with a beautiful voice, that marks our generation. A woman ahead of her time, who has the gift of transforming those around her and with her talent and gift, deeply touches our soul! Leandro Simões student at UFRJ Bachelor in Piano "I was Dr. Juliana Franco's voice student in 2013 at the UFRJ. In 2011, due to the emotional shock of my father's passing, I suffered from a serious voice dysphonia. After an absence of 3 semesters and a slow vocal recovery, but still serious technical problems, I had the privilege to resume my studies at the university and have her as a teacher, who without any hesitancy started a process of recovering my voice through daily technical exercises, with dedication and effective results, exceeding my expectations. I can say that in addition to her patience, kindness, dedication, and love for the art of singing, the main factor for this was his methodological capacity. With these virtues, even when I didn't believe myself, she proved that a teacher who believes in the student's ability and puts himself in his or her place plays the main role of an enabler, a bridge, between difficulties that arise along the way and the student's dreams and objectives to be achieved. I, Marilda Sant'Anna, am a proud bachelor in Voice Performance from the UFRJ. My sincere gratitude to this teacher and friend, Juliana Franco, who contributed to my overcoming obstacles, and was a foundation for my professional career. Thank you!" MARILDA SANT'ANNA / BACHAREL EM CANTO/ UFRJ

SINGING IN BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE The diction of Portuguese in singing is often seen as a challenge. As a result, the repertoire is still unknown to the public. One of the main reasons for this is the language. Brazilian Portuguese (BP) is considered to be a very melodic language, but some of the BP sounds can be difficult to produce, especially for foreigners. One of my main goals is to change this idea about BP and make it more accessible for those who want to sing in it. I dedicated my research to gather useful information and create a manual to help those interested in exploring the repertoire, making the language more accessible. This manual provides the basis for understanding the sounds of the language, pronunciation rules, guidance on how to produce the sounds using IPA for phonetic transcriptions, a brief comparison between European and Brazilian Portuguese, as well as a list of the main pitfalls. My research aims to guide the audience step by step, incorporating the sounds that make someone sound like a native and for singers to master the diction and have the necessary tools to sing and connect with their audience. I believe that my research will help everyone, especially those with basic knowledge of IPA. Singing in BP website More

JULIANA FRANCO Soprano ABOUT "The original Portuguese was sung by Ms. Franco here as an operatic aria in her highest range. The result was enthralling" - about the World Premiere of Ouvir Estrelas, by R. Paterson - The Classical Music Net, 2017 Praised for the beauty of her timbre, vocal technique, and musicality, Juliana Franco is also known for her versatility in different styles, from the Baroque repertoire and opera to musicals and voice-over studios. She started her musical studies at the age of six when she joined the choir Meninas Cantoras de Petrópolis . He made her professional debut as a soloist at Don Helder's Symphony of the Two Worlds at the age of 11; since then, music has become an integral part of her life. Ms. Franco has been seen and heard on stages in Brazil, the United States, and Europe. Parallel to her work in the classical universe, she gives voice to characters from films and cartoons. She is the voice of Anastasia in the Brazilian version of the film and other characters from TV and movies. Since 2015, she has been a soloist for the Family Project with the Petrobras Symphony Orchestra in adaptations of children's classics for soprano, baritone, and orchestra, such as Arca de Noé (Noah's Ark), Saltimbancos , Balão Mágico, and O Mágico de Oz. "Série em Família" is a very special project dedicated to young audiences (children of all ages). With a Doctoral degree in Voice Pedagogy and a Master’s in Opera from the University of Maryland in the USA, she has dedicated years to researching the diction of sung Brazilian Portuguese. She performs in recitals and lectures on the subject and promotes Brazilian music and culture worldwide. Notable events include the NATS Conference in Chicago, the 2023 PAVA Symposium in Miami, the 10th ICVT in Vienna, Austria, and the 2024 The Voice Foundation Symposium in Philadelphia, USA. In January 2025, she will be one of the guests, alongside Prof. Dr. Luciano Simões, on the episode "Brazilian and Portuguese Song: Repertoire, Pedagogy and Diction" of the NATS CHATS series, a podcast from the National Association of Teachers of Singing, hosted and organized by Prof. Dr. Kari Regan, a renowned author and educator. More

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