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
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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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
Chord Theory
Ear training
Piano Repertoire
Performance Skills
Pedaling Techniques
Piano Technique
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for advanced
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
All Levels
Piano for adults
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 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 Performance with Discomfort
Vocal Key Selection
Vocal Register Transitions
The Tutor and Student reviewed music theory concepts related to identifying song keys, understanding relative major/minor scales, and the function of chords, particularly the dominant seventh. They practiced applying this knowledge to "Smells Like Teen Spirit," analyzed chord progressions, and began learning the A-flat major pentatonic scale and its patterns on the guitar. Future lessons will cover blues and further improvisation techniques.
Dominant Seventh Chords (The 'Five' Chord)
Pentatonic Scale Visualization and Application
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Chord Identification and Function (Power Chords)
Odd Time Signatures
The student and tutor worked on refining guitar playing technique, focusing on a specific rock riff and developing rhythmic accuracy and ear training. They practiced left-hand muting techniques, power chord fingerings, and scale-based note identification, with a plan to improve overall musical phrasing and accuracy.
Rhythmic Accuracy and Articulation
Left-Hand Finger Placement and Pressure Control
Understanding Musical Intervals and Scales
Rhythmic Counting and Vocalization
Progressive Phrase Building
The student and tutor engaged in an in-depth guitar lesson covering chord theory, inversions, and scale application. They practiced identifying and constructing triads, exploring chord shapes, and discussed a future plan to learn complex pieces from both classical and progressive metal genres.
Triad Inversions and Chord Voicings
The Pentatonic Scale
Harmonic Function and Chord Progressions
Music Theory Application: Chord Construction and Scales
The student and tutor analyzed chord progressions and inversions, then delved into a Mozart sonata to practice score reading, harmonic analysis, and technique. They focused on identifying chords within a key and executing complex passages with proper fingering and articulation. The next steps involve continuing the study of the sonata's right-hand part.
Chord Inversions and Voice Leading
Key Signatures and Chord Function
Musical Phrasing and Articulation
Score Reading and Technical Proficiency
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
Virtual Piano Apps
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Open Q&A
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