Giacomo Favitta
Discover a new singing style with lessons that mix rhythm, relaxation, and artistic expression
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Singing lessons - Giacomo Favitta
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Giacomo - Get to know your vocal coach
As a seasoned music tutor with over 5 years of experience, specializing in singing, I'm Alessandra Marino. Armed with a Bachelors's degree in Music Education, I offer a comprehensive approach to vocal training. My expertise includes pop, jazz, movie, folk, and country singing for students of all levels, from beginners to advanced. I focus on ear training, harmony, improvisation, and more, tailoring lessons to suit individual learning styles. Let's hit those high notes and unlock your full singing potential together!
Giacomo graduated from Conservatory “Giuseppe Verdi”, Como
Singing lessons highlights
My singing lessons are a harmonious blend of Rhythm and Timing, Patience, Engagement, Relaxation, and Musicality. Specializing in Singing, including Pop, Jazz, Movie, Folk, and Country genres, I cater to students of all levels - adults, professionals, college, and school students. Using a variety of Tech Tools like DAWs, Ear Training Software, and Vocal Pitch Training Apps, I create a dynamic learning environment both online and offline. I follow tailored curriculums such as A-Levels, AP Program, IB, and more to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced singer, my goal is to make your singing journey enjoyable and enriching. Let's hit the right notes together!
Your vocal coach specialities
Melody & Pitch
Vocal Training
Music History
Scales and Modes
Harmony & Counterpoint
Singing
Music Technology
Interactive voice lessons
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Singing concept taught by Giacomo
The Student learned about chord extensions and voicings, focusing on major, minor, and dominant chords and how to apply the triad rule. They practiced two different voicings for major chords and started applying them to C, F and D major. The assigned homework is to continue practicing major chord voicings and to work on the melody of a song.
Minor Chord Extensions
Dominant Chord Extensions
Major Chord Extensions
Chord Extensions: The Triad Rule
Chord Voicings: 3-5-7-9 and 7-9-3-5 Positions
Applying Chord Voicings to Different Keys
Melody Extraction and Articulation
The Student and Tutor analyzed chord progressions, focusing on identifying chord types, their function, and relationships to the key center. They practiced singing melodies and playing chords, emphasizing precise timing and aural recognition of chord qualities and intervals. The session concluded with a review of concepts to further understanding for future musical applications.
Chord Voicing & Ear Training
Half-Diminished Chords
Harmonic Analysis
Sub-Five Chord (SubV)
Dominant Chords
The Student and Tutor analyzed chord changes and melody in "The Way You Look Tonight", focusing on improving improvisation skills through understanding chord progressions and melodic structure. The student practiced identifying intervals and chord functions within the key of A major and the key change to C major. The homework is to practice recognizing notes in relation to chord changes.
Transposition in Real Time
Harmonic Awareness: Recognizing Chord Progressions
Melodic Connection to Harmony
The Role of the 'Four' Chord
Dominant Function and Secondary Dominants
Sub V/II as Dominant Substitute
The Student and Tutor analyzed Bach chord progressions and Mozart piano pieces, focusing on identifying chords and practicing sight-reading. The session included breaking down complex musical bars to understand their harmonic structure. The Student was assigned to practice specific bars from both pieces, applying techniques learned during the lesson.
Chord Identification
Scale Degrees and Harmony
Voice Leading and Choir Composition
Rhythmic Subdivision
Effective Practice Techniques
Hand Coordination in Piano Playing
The Student and Tutor worked on ear training and fretboard visualization through 2-5-1 chord progressions and major triad arpeggios. The Student shared an original composition, and they began analyzing "There Will Never Be Another You." The Student was tasked with practicing the chord progressions and arpeggios in specified keys and positions, as well as learning the song's chord changes for the next session.
Ear Training and Connecting with Music
Harmonic Analysis of Jazz Standards
Fretboard Visualization
Triad Arpeggios
2-5-1 Chord Progressions
The session covered harmonization of the C major scale using triads and seventh chords, highlighting the difference in the fifth chord's quality. The Student learned about chord extensions and their relationship to the harmonic series. The Student was asked to continue practicing the discussed concepts with a song and the next month of lessons was scheduled.
Major
Dominant
and Minor Chord Structure
Harmonization of the Scale with Triads
Harmonization of the Scale with Seventh Chords
Visualizing Chords: C Major and F Major
Harmonic Series and Overtones
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
All Levels
Singing for advanced
Singing for beginners
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Movie Singing
Folk Singing
Country Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Vocal pitch training apps
Looping Software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
DAWs
Vocal tuner apps
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