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Take emotionally driven guitar lessons that balance musical feel with innovative theoretical insight.

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Private lessons - Giacomo Favitta

Bachelors degree

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Strumming made easy in class

89% students say rhythm and timing improved quickly

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Highly trusted guitar teacher by parents

87% parents find real musical growth and stronger focus at home

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Flexible scheduling for guitar lessons

92% students say guitar classes easily fit into their weekly routines

About 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!

Your guitar teacher specialities

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Guitar Techniques

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Music theory

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Chords and Rhythms

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

Guitar lessons overview

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!

Student types for guitar lessons

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All Levels

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Guitar for adults

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Guitar for advanced

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Guitar for intermediate

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Guitar for kids

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Guitar for beginners

Interactive guitar lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

Teaching tools used in guitar classes

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Chord Diagram Apps

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Metronome Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Ear Training Software

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

Free lesson slots

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Guitar concept taught by Giacomo

Jason learned 2 days ago

Lesson date:

Lonca and Giacomo analyzed "All the Things You Are," focusing on key changes and the 6-2-5-1 turnaround progression. Lonca practiced 2-5-1 chord progressions in C, G, F, and D major, and they discussed balancing practice with creative composition. Lonca was assigned 2-5-1 progressions in D, Bb, A, and Eb major for practice, and they scheduled the next lesson for Monday.

80/20 Practice Rule

Chord Visualization

2-5-1 Progressions

Modulation

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Harsha learned 3 days ago

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Giacomo coached Harsha on a fingerstyle guitar piece, focusing on timing, melody, and finger placement. They broke down the song into manageable sections, addressing specific problem areas, and correcting errors in the sheet music. Giacomo emphasizes understanding chords and melodies independently before combining them with rhythm, and sets practice goals for Harsha before their next lesson this Saturday.

Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs

Chord Progressions and Shapes

Reading Music vs. Tabs

Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs

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Victor learned 3 days ago

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Giacomo and Victor worked on ear training and chord recognition, analyzing songs like "Hallelujah" and "Perfect" to understand chord progressions and the relationship between chords within scales. Giacomo assigned Victor homework to listen to "Hallelujah" and identify specific chords. They scheduled their next session for Saturday at 4 PM.

Recognizing Chord Progressions

Chord Groupings

Major vs. Minor

Tension and Resolution in Music

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Ryan learned 3 days ago

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Giacomo Favitta guided Ryan Stewart through detailed adjustments to his guitar playing on "Nothing Else Matters," concentrating on right-hand fingering, chord transitions, and understanding chord voicings. They also discussed the 6/8 time signature and its impact on strumming patterns. Giacomo assigned practice using tabs and rescheduled the next lesson for Monday at 2 p.m.

6/8 Time Signature

E Minor and G Major Relationship

Right-Hand Fingering

Arpeggio Shapes

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Bryan learned 3 days ago

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Giacomo and Bryan worked on a piano piece in C major, focusing on rhythmic accuracy in 6/8 time and addressing technical challenges in specific passages. They used a metronome and MuseScore to analyze and practice the piece. They plan to continue working on the piece, focusing on integrating the right and left hands.

Dotted Notes

Importance of Finger Control

Subdivision of Beats

Chord Progressions in C Major

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Santiago learned 3 days ago

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Skskksk and Giacomo Favitta collaborated on vocal practice, focusing on technique, lyrical interpretation, and performance strategies. They also addressed technical difficulties with a Bluetooth speaker and coordinated future practice schedules. Homework was assigned, involving further observation and practice.

Importance of Chest Voice

Practice Room Availability

Vocal Technique - Soft vs. Full Head Voice

Managing Airflow

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