Take emotionally driven guitar lessons that balance musical feel with innovative theoretical insight.
Private lessons - Giacomo Favitta
Bachelors degree
$29
/ hour
Strumming made easy in class
89% students say rhythm and timing improved quickly
Highly trusted guitar teacher by parents
87% parents find real musical growth and stronger focus at home
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
Guitar Techniques
Music theory
Chords and Rhythms
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
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
Teaching tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
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Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Free lesson slots
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Guitar concept taught by Giacomo
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
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
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
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
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
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