Giacomo Favitta
Music Lessons with Specialties from Conservatory “Giuseppe Verdi” for All Levels
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Giacomo Favitta
Bachelors degree
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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
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Music for advanced
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Music for adults
Music for kids
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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
Music concepts taught by Giacomo
The Tutor and Student worked on understanding the structure of scales and relating it to practical guitar playing. The Student began learning the D major scale and how to apply it to a Pink Floyd song, focusing on the initial notes of the scale. The homework is to practice the first four notes of the D major scale along with the chosen song.
Connecting Scales to Songs
Understanding Scales as a Budget
Major Scales Beyond C Major
The Guitar's Multi-Path Nature
D Major Scale
Importance of Slow Practice
The Tutor guided the Student through exercises aimed at integrating physical awareness with piano playing. The Student began practicing the D major scale and was assigned to listen to and play along with Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" in D major. The homework involves listening to the assigned song and trying to play along in D major for 8 minutes daily, focusing on the melody, bass line, and beat.
D Major Scale Context
Learning Music by Ear and Emulation
Balancing Accuracy and Speed
Body Awareness and Piano Technique
Two-Group Approach to Scales
The session focused on scales, particularly the B flat major scale, as a foundation for understanding music and playing the piano. The Student learned a new method of visualizing scales using finger numbers and key patterns. The Student was assigned homework to practice playing the B flat major scale with a backing track, focusing on both the bass line and melody.
Geometric Shapes and Scales
Deconstructing Scales into Smaller Elements
Physical Visualization and Exploration
Recognizing Chords by Degree
The 'Bake One Pie at a Time' Method
The student was introduced to guitar chords, starting with E minor, and began learning the riff from "Enter Sandman" to apply chord knowledge. The session included tuning the guitar and practicing specific finger placements for the E minor chord and the riff notes. The tutor recommended practicing the riff and exploring songs that use E minor to reinforce learning.
Riff Construction: 'Enter Sandman' Example
Chords as Accompaniment
Triads: Major vs. Minor
E Minor Chord (Em)
Arpeggiation Technique
The 1-3-5 Structure of Chords
The student and tutor reviewed Bach chorales, focusing on reading and harmonic analysis. They also practiced triad construction and chord identification. The session concluded with work on a Mozart piece, emphasizing fingering and hand coordination. The student was asked to practice the second part of the Mozart piece.
Harmonic Analysis of Chorales
Dominant Seventh Chords
Application of Fingering Techniques
Chord Voicings and Inversions
Triad Types and Construction
The Student and Tutor explored the pentatonic scale and its application in blues improvisation. The Student practiced improvising over blues backing tracks in C and D major using only two notes from the pentatonic scale. The homework involves coordinating melody and harmony by playing root notes with the left hand and the pentatonic scale with the right hand for the Student's song.
Pentatonic Scales: Introduction
Major Scales: Structure and Intervals
Harmonic vs. Melodic Use of Scales in Blues
Improvisation: Playing Over a Chord Progression
Diatonic Relationships and Chord Tones
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