Giacomo Favitta
Music Lessons with Specialties from Conservatory “Giuseppe Verdi” for All Levels
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Giacomo Favitta
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
About your music teacher
As a seasoned music tutor with over 5 years of experience, I'm Giacomo Favitta, holding a Bachelors degree in Classical guitar. Specializing in a wide array of genres like Baroque, Jazz, and Pop, I offer personalized music lessons tailored to students of all levels. From beginners to advanced learners, my expertise covers Music Production, Songwriting, Live Performance, and more. I foster a creative and engaging learning environment where students explore Music Theory, Sound Engineering, and Digital Audio Workstation skills. Whether you're passionate about Blues or eager to master Electronic Music, I'm here to guide you on your musical journey. Let's harmonize your learning experience and unlock your full potential in the world of music!
Giacomo graduated from Conservatory “Giuseppe Verdi”, Como
Learner types for music lessons
Music for kids
Music for intermediate
Music for advanced
All Levels
Music for adults
Music for beginners
Music lessons at a glance
As a Music Production, Composition, and Performance tutor, I offer a modern and engaging approach to learning for students of all levels, including adults, professionals, and children. My teaching style focuses on progressive instruction, sight-reading, and performance coaching, ensuring a creative and interactive learning experience. I leverage a variety of tech tools such as Digital Audio Workstations, Ear Training Software, and Vocal Technique Apps to enhance the learning process both online and offline. By following diverse curricula like Music Theory, Songwriting, and Live Performance, I tailor personalized lessons to match each student's needs and preferred genres. With a curriculum that aligns with international standards like the IB Program and Common Core State Standards, I ensure students receive a comprehensive music education. Whether beginners or advanced learners, my goal is to foster a deep understanding and appreciation for music through hands-on activities and practical applications. Let's embark on a musical journey together and make learning music enjoyable and rewarding!
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Mashups
Electronic Music
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Music concepts taught by Giacomo
The tutor and student analyzed the harmonic structure of a song in D major, identifying diatonic chords and their functional groups. They practiced identifying chord relationships and their role in musical arrangements, with a focus on understanding secondary dominants.
Chord Grouping by Tension
Diatonic Chords in D Major
Slash Chords and Inversions
Secondary Dominants
The student and tutor reviewed a guitar solo, addressing technical aspects and music theory, specifically the pentatonic scale and its major/minor variations. They explored improvisational playing and scale construction on the fretboard, with the tutor offering strategies to overcome practice frustration. The session concluded with practice exercises on the major and minor pentatonic shapes.
Understanding Blues Form and Chords
Musical Bends and Intonation
Connecting Major and Minor Pentatonics
Pentatonic Scales & Improvisation
The student and tutor discussed strategies for improving aural skills and musical interpretation, focusing on the practice of playing along with songs and identifying subtle melodic and rhythmic details. The student plans to find piano versions of songs that include notation to aid their practice, and the tutor will send a specific version of "Blackbird" for further work.
Choosing the Right Practice Companion
The Importance of External Stimuli in Rhythm Development
Practice vs. Performance Mindset
The 'Two-Minute Rule' for Practice
Active Listening and Interpretation
The student and tutor engaged in a practical guitar lesson focused on rhythmic exercises and internalizing subdivisions. They practiced placing chords on specific beats and off-beats within measures to improve rhythmic control and prepare for improvisation. The session concluded with the student finding the exercises beneficial for their practice.
Rhythmic Phrasing and Articulation
Chord Voicing and Shell Voicings
Double Time Feel (Conceptual)
The Clave and Rhythmic Ostinatos
The tutor and student worked on analyzing the A flat major pentatonic scale and its application to guitar playing, specifically focusing on the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit." They practiced scale shapes, fingerings, and broke down elements of the song's solo, with the student working on coordinating hand movements and ear training for improvisation. The next lesson is scheduled for March 25th to continue this work.
Power Chords and Their Ambiguity
Understanding Minor Thirds and Chord Quality
Key Identification: F Major vs. A♭ Major
Pentatonic Scales and Guitar Shapes
Chord Progression Analysis (F & B♭)
The student and tutor reviewed piano music notation and practiced techniques for stamina and dexterity, addressing physical limitations. They then delved into music theory, focusing on key identification, chord construction, and improvisation using "Blackbird" as an example, with plans to continue practicing the song and its arrangements.
Developing Musicality: Ear Training and Improvisation
Music Theory: Key Identification and Chord Voicings
Piano Technique: Hand and Body Posture
Metronome Practice and Stamina Building
Musical Notation: Lines and Repeats
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