Giacomo Favitta
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Giacomo Favitta
Bachelors degree
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Giacomo - Know your guitar teacher
As a seasoned music tutor, I'm Giacomo Favitta, specializing in classical, acoustic, and electric guitar. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Classical Guitar, I bring over 5 years of experience to the table. My specialities include chord progressions, ear training, music theory, and more. I cater to students of all levels, be it kids, beginners, intermediates, or adults, fostering a love for music. With a knack for creating personalized learning experiences, I emphasize chord techniques, scales, and diverse musical styles. My goal is to instill confidence, creativity, and a deep understanding of music in each student. Whether you're strumming for the first time or aiming to master complex fingerpicking, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Join me in an exciting musical journey where we unlock your full potential as a guitarist. Let's strum, pick, and chord our way to musical excellence together!
Giacomo graduated from Conservatory “Giuseppe Verdi”, Como
Your guitar teacher expertise
Music theory
Chords and Rhythms
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar Techniques
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Guitar lessons quick guide
In my role as a Guitar Tutor specializing in Acoustic and Classical Guitar, I offer a unique teaching approach that blends theory integration, expressive musicality, and ear training. With a focus on creativity and empathy, I provide hands-on lessons for students of all levels, including adults, advanced, intermediate, and beginners. By utilizing tech tools like Amp Simulators, DAWs, and Metronome Apps, I create an engaging online learning environment. I tailor lessons to align with various curricula such as A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, ensuring students meet educational standards while enjoying personalized instruction. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together!
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Giacomo
The session covered music theory concepts, including arrangements vs. covers and chord progressions. The Student practiced piano scales, finger exercises, and coordination between hands. The Student was assigned to practice chord progressions and melodies to improve their musical skills.
Arrangement vs. Cover
A Major Scale Fingering
Coordination Exercises: Melody and Harmony
2-5-1 Progression
Turnaround Progression
Chord Progressions and Their Purpose
The session focused on blues music, including its structure, rhythm, and melodic aspects, with particular attention to the G and C keys. The Student practiced identifying chord shapes and understanding the harmonic nuances within the blues progression. The homework is to work on the harmonic part of a Kenny Burrell song called Chitlin's Con Carne, focusing on learning phrases and then discussing it in the next lesson.
Chord Voicings and Shapes on Guitar
Applying Triads for Melodic Development
Managing Melody with Pentatonic Scales
Internal Chord Variations within the 'One' Chord
12-Bar Blues Structure
Blues Rhythm: 12/8 Feel
The session centered on improvisational techniques in jazz blues, using Coltrane's "Blue Train" as a study piece. The Student analyzed the song's harmonic structure and discussed approaches to soloing. The Tutor recommended practicing with major and minor pentatonic scales and focusing on ear training to develop improvisational skills, assigning the Student to practice improvising over the song.
Dividing the Lesson into Two Parts
Importance of Ear Training
Playing Along with Music
Simplifying Musical Concepts
Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales in Blues
Quick Summarization in Improvisation
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.
Recognizing Chords by Degree
The 'Bake One Pie at a Time' Method
Physical Visualization and Exploration
Deconstructing Scales into Smaller Elements
Geometric Shapes and Scales
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Ear Training Software
Chord Diagram Apps
Looping Pedals
Amp Simulators
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