Giacomo Favitta
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Guitar lessons - Giacomo Favitta
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
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
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar Techniques
Music theory
Strumming and Picking Techniques
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!
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Guitar concept taught by Giacomo
Giacomo and Levi worked on piano, focusing on hand coordination and rhythm in "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" and "The Pipers Are Coming." Levi practiced alternating hands and arpeggiating chords in the first piece, and playing both hands simultaneously in the second. Giacomo assigned both pieces for practice, with an optional third piece, "The Skater," for additional practice.
Tied Notes (Smile Line)
G Major Chord Notes
Connecting Musical Phrases
Note Lengths (Half Note)
Arpeggio
Giacomo and Ryan worked on a guitar solo, focusing on accuracy, rhythm, and specific techniques like bending and sliding. Giacomo broke down complex phrases, offering advice on finger placement and transitions. Ryan was assigned to practice the solo with a metronome at 80 BPM.
Guitar Bending Technique
Rhythmic Accuracy with Metronome
Slide vs. Pull-off/Hammer-on
Guitar Tuning Frequencies
Giacomo and Minna recently dedicated a piano lesson to refining Minna's performance of the Minuet in G by Bach. This involved targeted practice of specific sections, with a focus on rhythmic accuracy, fingering, and musicality. Giacomo provided detailed feedback and exercises to improve Minna's coordination and understanding of the piece.
Rhythmic Accuracy (Left Hand)
Hand Coordination (Opposite Motion)
Ear Training (Hidden Melodies)
Fingering for Smooth Transitions
A learner from Fort Worth worked with Thomas on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and muscle engagement for singing. They also covered musical phrasing, stress points, chord progressions (home, departure, and tension groups), and altered chords. The next lesson is scheduled for March 23.
Chord Groups (Home
Departure
Tension)
7th Chords
Half-Diminished Chord
Vocal Breath Engagement
During a recent music lesson, Giacomo guided Asher through rhythm and note values, specifically addressing the distinction between black and white notes and introducing dotted white notes. Asher also practiced playing simple melodies and chords, such as the C chord, while coordinating both hands. For their next lesson, Asher is tasked with practicing the first two lines of "The Pipers Are Coming."
Dotted Notes
Time Signatures (3/4 vs 4/4)
C Chord (Basic)
Note Duration (Basic)
Giacomo and Minna collaborated on the initial 17 bars of a piano piece, emphasizing proper fingering, rhythm, and harmonic understanding. During the lesson, Minna concentrated on seamlessly connecting the introduction, melody, and the F sharp transition, alongside improving her ability to identify notes on the bass clef. She received instructions to continue practicing the piece, with a particular focus on the newly introduced bars.
Pedal Technique for Connection
Reading Ledger Lines (Bass Clef)
Harmony in Gymnopédie
Left Hand Chord Fingering
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