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Giacomo Favitta

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Guitar lessons - 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

Giacomo graduated from Conservatory “Giuseppe Verdi”, Como

Your guitar teacher expertise

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Guitar Techniques

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Music theory

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Chords and Rhythms

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

Student learned 8 days ago

Giacomo guided a student from the Miami Dade College, Wynwood Campus, in a music lesson focused on note recognition, playing melodies by ear, and reading musical scores. The learner practiced identifying notes, playing sequences, and coordinating both hands to play simple bars. Giacomo introduced new exercises and provided real-time feedback to improve their understanding and performance.

Note Identification (Ear)

Note Identification (Score)

Two-Handed Play

Reading Music (Vertical Alignment)

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Student learned 8 days ago

Giacomo led a piano lesson with Levi, where they focused on enhancing his reading and playing musical pieces from his book. Levi dedicated time to coordinating both hands and meticulously practiced specific lines to improve his speed and accuracy. For homework, Giacomo assigned Levi the task of learning "Where Are You Going to My Pretty Maid" from page 33 of his book, reminding him to pay close attention to the F# symbol.

Arpeggiate

F-sharp (F#) Symbol

Legato

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Student learned 8 days ago

During their recent lesson, Giacomo and Ryan delved into the iconic Guns N' Roses "November Rain" guitar solo. They meticulously analyzed the interplay between major and minor pentatonic scales and the solo's harmonic framework. Ryan, specifically, dedicated time to practicing the initial phrase, honing his bending techniques and ensuring the notes seamlessly connected with the underlying chords on the instrument. Their next meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 8 a.m.

Harmonic Arc (Tension & Resolution)

Chord Degrees in C Major

Relative Major/Minor

Melody's Chordal 'Color'

Pentatonic Scale

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Student learned 9 days ago

Giacomo and Cora dedicated their piano lesson to analyzing the song "Wine Red" by The Hush Sound. They focused on playing the intro and verse, and identifying the chords in the chorus. Cora diligently practiced playing along with the song and explored harmonic tension using the concepts of home, departure, and tension chords. For her next lesson, Cora was assigned to practice playing along with the chorus.

Chord Functions (Home

Departure

Tension)

Intervals (Third Apart)

Rhythmic Chord Anticipation

Verse vs. Chorus Structure

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Student learned 9 days ago

During a recent piano lesson, Giacomo assisted Minna with a Bach piece, emphasizing rhythm and fingering accuracy. Minna focused on specific sections, analyzing chord progressions and visualizing the keyboard to enhance her understanding and performance. Giacomo recommended practicing the last line using a block-by-block strategy to solidify her grasp of the rhythm and notes.

Chord Identification (G Major)

Chord Identification (C Major)

Rhythmic Accuracy (Eighth Notes)

Block by Block Practice Strategy

Dunning-Kruger Effect

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Student learned 9 days ago

Giacomo worked with Lonca on jazz improvisation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the harmonic context of licks and improving fretboard knowledge. Lonca practiced visualizing chord shapes and identifying notes within chords, with a homework assignment to practice visualizing all chords within a harmonized scale. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:00 a.m., and Lonca was reminded to renew their subscription.

Chord Arpeggiation for Recall

Fretboard Note Visualization

Harmonic Information in Licks

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Types of guitar lessons

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Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

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Classical Guitar

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All Levels

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Record lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Chat for quick help

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Open Q&A

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Note taking

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Looping Pedals

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Backing Track Libraries

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Amp Simulators

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Chord Diagram Apps

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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