Giacomo Favitta
Master piano skills through engaging lessons that connect expression, theory, and creativity.
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Giacomo Favitta
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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Giacomo - Your piano teacher
As a seasoned music educator with over 5 years of experience, I'm Alessandra Rossi, a dedicated piano tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. My passion lies in teaching students of all levels, from beginners to advanced players. Specializing in a wide array of subjects including Piano, Player Piano, Digital Piano, and Acoustic Piano, I offer a personalized approach tailored to each student's unique learning style and needs. My specialities include Chord Theory, Ear Training, Finger Placement & Hand Position, and more, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching learning experience. Whether you're looking to master performance skills, improve your piano technique, or delve into music theory, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. From fostering creativity to building confidence and instilling a lifelong love for music, my goal is to make your piano learning journey both rewarding and enjoyable. Let's embark on this musical adventure together and unlock your full potential at the piano!
Giacomo graduated from Conservatory “Giuseppe Verdi”, Como
Your piano teacher skills
Scales and Arpeggios
Piano Technique
Sight Reading
Ear training
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Performance Skills
Types of learners for piano lessons
All Levels
Piano for adults
Piano for advanced
Piano for kids
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
Piano lessons at a glance
In my role as a Piano Tutor specializing in a range of piano types including Player, Digital, and Acoustic, I offer engaging, expressive, and progressive instruction to students of all levels. With a focus on performance coaching, I utilize tech tools like DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual piano apps to create interactive and personalized lessons. My curriculum blends theory with practical applications, using chord & scale reference apps and ear training software to enhance learning. Whether teaching adults, advanced players, or beginners, I tailor each session to cater to individual preferences and skill levels. Let's embark on a musical journey together and unlock the full potential of piano playing!
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Acoustic Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Piano concepts taught by Giacomo
The student and tutor reviewed a guitar solo, addressing technical aspects and music theory, specifically the pentatonic scale and its major/minor variations. They explored improvisational playing and scale construction on the fretboard, with the tutor offering strategies to overcome practice frustration. The session concluded with practice exercises on the major and minor pentatonic shapes.
Understanding Blues Form and Chords
Musical Bends and Intonation
Connecting Major and Minor Pentatonics
Pentatonic Scales & Improvisation
The student and tutor discussed strategies for improving aural skills and musical interpretation, focusing on the practice of playing along with songs and identifying subtle melodic and rhythmic details. The student plans to find piano versions of songs that include notation to aid their practice, and the tutor will send a specific version of "Blackbird" for further work.
Choosing the Right Practice Companion
The Importance of External Stimuli in Rhythm Development
Practice vs. Performance Mindset
The 'Two-Minute Rule' for Practice
Active Listening and Interpretation
The student and tutor engaged in a practical guitar lesson focused on rhythmic exercises and internalizing subdivisions. They practiced placing chords on specific beats and off-beats within measures to improve rhythmic control and prepare for improvisation. The session concluded with the student finding the exercises beneficial for their practice.
Rhythmic Phrasing and Articulation
Chord Voicing and Shell Voicings
Double Time Feel (Conceptual)
The Clave and Rhythmic Ostinatos
The tutor and student worked on analyzing the A flat major pentatonic scale and its application to guitar playing, specifically focusing on the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit." They practiced scale shapes, fingerings, and broke down elements of the song's solo, with the student working on coordinating hand movements and ear training for improvisation. The next lesson is scheduled for March 25th to continue this work.
Chord Progression Analysis (F & B♭)
Pentatonic Scales and Guitar Shapes
Key Identification: F Major vs. A♭ Major
Understanding Minor Thirds and Chord Quality
Power Chords and Their Ambiguity
The student and tutor reviewed piano music notation and practiced techniques for stamina and dexterity, addressing physical limitations. They then delved into music theory, focusing on key identification, chord construction, and improvisation using "Blackbird" as an example, with plans to continue practicing the song and its arrangements.
Developing Musicality: Ear Training and Improvisation
Music Theory: Key Identification and Chord Voicings
Piano Technique: Hand and Body Posture
Metronome Practice and Stamina Building
Musical Notation: Lines and Repeats
Vocal Register Transitions
Vocal Key Selection
Vocal Performance with Discomfort
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Backing Track Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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