A Journey to Fame
TORINO, ITALY
FEB 7TH - 12TH, 2027
Hollywood star Cynthia Gibb (Fame, Gypsy, The Karen Carpenter Story) and award winner voice instructor Giovanna Gattuso have teamed up with the Germana Erba High School of Dance and Theatre to present "A Journey to Fame". It's a six-day immersion in singing, stage presence and performance, taught by two artists whose careers have taken them from Hollywood to New York and onto some of the world's great stages.
A JOURNEY TO FAME
The workshop is coming back to Turin. Cynthia and Giovanna met on the set of The Funeral Planner, which starred Joss Stone. In 2008 they created A Journey to Fame together and took it to seven cities across Italy. They have more than 50 years of teaching experience between them and have coached hundreds of students on three continents.
A Journey to Fame
Our philosophy is simple:
50% technique, 50% attitude.
Skill and preparation get you in the room. Confidence is what people remember. Over six days, you'll learn to approach auditions and performances the way professionals do:
• Vocal technique and stage presence
• Attitude and confidence
• Managing stage fright
• Preparing for auditions and performances on stage, television and film
Cynthia Gibb
Giovanna Gattuso
Germana Erba High School - Torino
This year A Journey to Fame is proud to collaborate with the Germana Erba High School—the High School for Actors, Singers, Voice Actors, Dancers, and Musical Performers, as well as Italy’s first High School of Dance (Liceo Coreutico) and its only High School of Theatre. Part of the workshop classes will be hosted at this prestigious venue. Participants will fully immerse themselves in Art, Music, and the timeless elegance of a historic city rich in inspiration between classes.
Meet your Instructors
"Cynthia’s career began at age 14 in New York City as Ford model. Woody Allen cast her in "Stardust Memories” at the age of 15, followed by commercials, 2 years on daytime's "Search For Tomorrow” and then as a series regular on “Fame.” Because of the weekly sessions in the recording studio for the show, Cynthia began her vocal training with Dr. Joel Ewing, with whom she studied for 30 years, and her acting study with Milton Katselas at The Beverly Hills Playhouse.
Cynthia has starred opposite Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze, James Woods, James Spader, Burt Reynolds, Jean-Claude Van Dam, Shirley Jones, Dick Van Dyke, Dabney Coleman, Christopher Lloyd and many others.
To date Gibb has starred in almost 50 movies, including Youngblood, Modern Girls, Malone, Jack’s Back, Death Warrant and Oliver Stone’s Salvador. She has played the title roles in The Karen Carpenter Story as well as Gypsy (opposite Bette Midler,) for which she garnered a Golden Globe nomination. She’s been in 10 TV series and directed 5 films.
Gibb has been a member of the prestigious Actors’ Studio since 1989 and SAG-AFTRA since 1979. She has been working as an actress, singer and dancer for the last 47 years.
In 2019 Gibb founded Triple Threat Academy for Performing Artists, where they train students in acting, improv, singing and dance.
CYNTHIA GIBB, ROB LOWE and PATRICK SWAYZE
In terms of voice training, Cynthia’s studies have included 30 years of private vocal coaching, 12 years in Dr. Ewing's Master Chorale and 8 years of vocal pedagogy (the art of teaching singing.) In pedagogy Ms. Gibb has extensively studied the writings of Herbert Caesari, Cornelius Reid, William Vennard and Dr. Ewing's doctoral papers, focusing on registration being the most important foundation of singing. No matter what style one performs, the muscle system that makes our voices instruments must be balanced and Ms. Gibb's training allows her to hear and correct vocal faults as well as injuries.
the cast of "fame"
Cynthia hasdone multiple live reunion concerts with the cast of Fame in Italy, Liverpool and Los Angeles. She can be heard on the Gypsy soundtrack, as well as on dozens of videos on YouTube.
HONORS
Golden Globe - Nominated for Best Actress for "Gypsy" (1993).
Young Artist Award - Nominated for Best Young Actress for "Fame" (1984).
Cynthia is the founder of Triple Threat Academy in Westport, Connecticut, USA”
CYNTHIA GIBB and BETTE midler
Cynthia Gibb
Giovanna Gattuso is an International performer, singer/songwriter and world renowned vocal coach. Her artistry also includes worldwide collaborations in music, art and fashion.
Multi award winner as Best Latin Female Singer Songwriter of 2006 and Best World Music Album of the 2006 with “Jungle e Maree” at the 16th Annual International Los Angeles Music Awards.
In 2020 her Venice Voice Academy received from the city of Los Angeles the Award as Best Voice Academy of Venice Beach along with the Award as Best Vocal Coach.
Giovanna holds classes & workshops in ITALY, CANADA and USA teaching her personally developed vocal system, "The CROSSOVER SINGING METHOD", which combines 25 years of cosmopolitan experience of teaching and coaching singers of all ages and backgrounds of style including jazz, pop, rock, classical.
The Crossover Singing Method is the first Certified Teaching Method in Italy and the book CROSSOVER SINGING METHOD, published in the 2005 in Italian and English, is among the Top 5 on the Best Seller Italian list as Vocal/Singing Method.
Giovanna Gattuso is the founder of the VENICE VOICE ACADEMY, located in Venice Beach, California USA. where she has been hosting and directing vocal workshops for the past 15 years where students participating and learning from some of the best musicians, songwriters, vocalists, actors in the Los Angeles area like Oscar Winner Andrea Morricone, Hollywood star Rebecca De Mornay, Fox orchestra conductor Half Clausen, Golden Globe winner Carlo Siliotto, APM president Adam Taylor just to mention a few (please check link VENICE VOICE ACADEMY).
Along with her teaching and performing, Giovanna is also in demand as a choral director and conductor working with choirs and orchestras all over the world. She was called to prepare a children's choir and conduct their performance with the “Portale” for orchestra, along with international guest soloists which was presented in June 2013 to the Mayor of Los Angeles , Antonio Villaraigosa, during the official opening of the new Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX (International Los Angeles Airport), with producer, David Foster.
In 2017 Giovanna opened the MAISON DELLA VOCE vocal studio in the heart of Rome area Trastevere.
hybiscus awakening, live art performance
on set "the king is naked"
on set "the funeral planner" with
joss stone
red carpet premiere "the funeral planner" with cynthia gibb
gg with producer david foster and emmanuel fratianni
Giovanna Gattuso
the city TORINO
Turin is an elegant, timeless capital where Savoy history meets a vibrant, contemporary soul. Renowned for its more than 18 kilometers of monumental arcades—strongly commissioned by the kings to enjoy walks sheltered from rain and snow—the city offers a unique and regal atmosphere. Its heart shines in the historic living rooms of Piazza Castello and Piazza San Carlo, framed by refined historic cafés like Baratti & Milano, Caffè Fiorio, and Al Bicerin, where you can savor traditional recipes. Among the top attractions to visit, the National Cinema Museum stands out, housed inside the iconic Mole Antonelliana, alongside the priceless Egyptian Museum—second in the world only to the one in Cairo—and charming neighborhoods rich in Art Nouveau (Liberty style) architecture. Turin also boasts a fascinating and mysterious aura, world-famous for the legends of Magical Turin and its esoteric symbols spanning white and black magic. Its fame is also tied to an exceptional food and wine heritage: it is the birthplace of gianduja and the global icon Ferrero Nutella, as well as the cradle of the nearby UNESCO World Heritage hills where White Truffles and the sparkling Asti Spumante originate. Strolling along the Po River and wandering through Valentino Park offers poetic views framed by the backdrop of the snow-capped Alps. A hub for universities, innovation, and culture, in February Turin dons a magical, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for balancing workshop sessions with moments of pure discovery.
TUITION & PACKAGES
Option 1: Tuition Only
Includes 6 days of intensive training with Cynthia Gibb & Giovanna Gattuso, course materials, welcome snacks & soft drinks, and a farewell reception.
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Early Bird Rate: €750 (if paid in full by Nov 1st, 2026)
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Standard Rate: €850
Accommodation, transportation, and flights to/from Turin are not included.
*Must be paid in full by Jan 10th, 2027 to attend, or until spots are filled.
*Cancellation policy is detailed in the enrollment document.
Option 2: Tuition & Accommodation Package
Includes 6 days of intensive training with Cynthia Gibb & Giovanna Gattuso, 7 nights accommodation in a 3-star hotel in central Turin (breakfast included), course materials, welcome snacks & soft drinks, and a farewell reception.
(Prices below include full 6-day workshop tuition + 7 nights accommodation + daily breakfast)
Available Rooms:
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1 Double Room for Single Use: €1,750
(Includes tuition + 1 person in private single room)
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1 Double Room (with 1 double bed): €1,300 per person
(Includes tuition + shared room for 2 participants)
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1 Twin Room (with 2 single beds): €1,300 per person
(Includes tuition + shared room for 2 participants)
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1 Triple Room (with 1 double bed + 1 single bed): €1,250 per person
(Includes tuition + shared room for 3 participants)
Please Note:
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Packages with accommodation are available on a first-come, first-served basis until rooms are fully booked.
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Once all rooms are filled, participants can still register for the Tuition Only option (€850) and will need to arrange their own accommodation independently.
Included in all options: Full 6-day workshop training with Cynthia Gibb & Giovanna Gattuso, course materials, welcome snacks & soft drinks, and a farewell reception.
Transportation and flights to/from Turin are not included.
*Must be paid in full by Jan 10th, 2027 to attend, or until spots are filled.
*Cancellation policy is detailed in the enrollment document.