Giacomo Favitta
Take emotionally driven guitar lessons that balance musical feel with innovative theoretical insight.
Private lessons - Giacomo Favitta
Bachelors degree
$31
$29
/ hour
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!
Giacomo graduated from Conservatory “Giuseppe Verdi”, Como
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!
Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons
94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow
Guitar lessons that keep kids motivated
No reminders needed, students are eager to attend
Focus on core guitar skills
93% Students report clear progress in chords, strumming, and transitions
Your guitar teacher specialities
Music theory
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar Techniques
Strumming and Picking Techniques
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Guitar concept taught by Giacomo
Giacomo Favitta and Skskksk worked on differentiating and practicing chest, head, and mixed voice techniques using songs like "Another You" and "Hide Away." They also discussed using MP3 editing software for vocal isolation and manipulation. Skskksk will focus on practicing one chest song and one head song for the upcoming graduation performance.
MP3 usage
Mix Voice
Head Voice
Chest Voice
Vocal Warm-ups
Giacomo worked with Minna on improving her piano playing, focusing on correcting inaccurate notes and refining her rhythmic accuracy in a Mozart piece. They analyzed the piece's rhythm, practiced counting exercises, and identified areas where she needed to hold notes longer. They switched to Bach's Minuet in G for the next lesson, and scheduled follow-up sessions for Monday and Tuesday.
Rhythm Counting
B Flat Identification
Note Placement in 3/4 Time
White Note Duration
Rhythmic Subdivision
Giacomo is giving Wirun piano lessons, focusing on rhythm and note accuracy. They break down musical pieces into smaller sections, practicing counting and subdividing beats to improve Wirun's understanding and coordination. Wirun recently obtained a US green card. The next lesson is scheduled for Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Octave Recognition
Building Musical Knowledge
Rhythmic Subdivision
Counting in 3/4 Time
Coordination and Rhythm in Music
Giacomo Favitta tutored Lonca 617 on jazz guitar techniques, focusing on chord voicings, harmonic analysis, and reharmonization within the jazz standard "Body and Soul." Lonca practiced chord progressions and modulations, and Giacomo assigned homework to play the entire song and transpose it to A major. The next lesson is scheduled for Tuesday.
Jazz Standard Structure
Slash Chords
Turnarounds
Modal Interchange
Secondary Dominants
Altered vs. Natural Extensions
Voice Leading
Giacomo and Bryan worked on piano technique, focusing on triplets, finger independence, and chord identification. Bryan practiced exercises to improve his finger coordination and began analyzing a new piece, focusing on rhythm and key signatures. They scheduled another lesson for next Monday and discussed the possibility of adding more lessons per week.
Hand Coordination
Time Signatures
Legato Technique
Triplet Practice
Counting Subdivisions
Rhythm Mimicking
Key Signatures
Chord Degrees
Giacomo Favitta led piano lessons with Asher and Levi, focusing on exercises to improve note reading, rhythm, and hand coordination. Asher worked on new exercises with both hands, while Levi reviewed scales and note identification, practicing exercises #4 and #5 for the next session. Giacomo and Levi's parent scheduled the next lesson for Friday at 9:00 am.
Notes on the lines
Notes on the spaces
C Major Scale Half Steps
Fingering
Counting and Rhythm
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
Student types for guitar lessons
All Levels
Guitar for adults
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for kids
Guitar for beginners
Interactive guitar lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
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