"Grandma, sing me a song so I can play it on the piano." That simple request sparked my lifelong love for music when I was just over five years old. I would eagerly await Sundays, the day we visited my grandparents for lunch. In their living room, a piano dominated the space, calling to me with its presence. Though I couldn't reach the pedals, the few notes I could play filled my heart with joy—a joy that remains with me to this day. Despite my early love for the piano, I devoted eleven years to mastering the classical guitar, culminating in my graduation and specialization at the D. Cimarosa Music Conservatory in Avellino. This journey provided me with incredible experiences, from my first year to the end of high school. I participated in various international festivals alongside esteemed concert artists who became dear friends. The INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL in Brno, Czech Republic, became like a second home. For ten days each year, my “other” family and I would gather to share music and laughter. Even though the guitar became my main focus, my restless spirit led me to explore other instruments. During the pandemic, in a bout of desperation, I even built a mini drum set in my bedroom—much to my sister's dismay. Singing, once a passion, had been silenced by self-doubt, so I found solace in old vinyl records by The Smiths, Cat Stevens, Genesis, Mark Knopfler, Radiohead, and many others.
While specializing in guitar, I decided to study in Spain. There, I met a crazy roommate who, like me, was seeking to be heard. A year ago, we were driving to Gibraltar, singing at the top of our lungs, when I finally found my voice and the courage to use it. I began writing every night, filling notebooks with my thoughts, leading to the creation of my first acoustic and intimate musical project. "Back Easy," released on November 17, 2023, under the name Giulia, is my debut single. It addresses themes of mild depression and sadness, encapsulated in the poignant final verse: "I don't know how deep I am now, but I feel good here," reflecting an almost total surrender to pain. I believe strongly in the healing power of music and art; for me, they are therapeutic. My second single, "Breathe," released on February 2, 2024, serves as a reminder for those suffering from anxiety attacks to pause, breathe, and wait. Today, I perform throughout Salerno and its surroundings, constantly writing and working on an EP with a band, exploring new sounds that I hope will captivate you once again.
