Giacomo Favitta
Discover a new singing style with lessons that mix rhythm, relaxation, and artistic expression
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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 - 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
Your vocal coach specialities
Melody & Pitch
Scales and Modes
Singing
Music History
Vocal Training
Harmony and Chords
Ear training
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for advanced
All Levels
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
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!
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Movie Singing
Folk Singing
Country Singing
Singing concepts taught by Giacomo
The session covered music theory concepts, including arrangements vs. covers and chord progressions. The Student practiced piano scales, finger exercises, and coordination between hands. The Student was assigned to practice chord progressions and melodies to improve their musical skills.
Arrangement vs. Cover
A Major Scale Fingering
Coordination Exercises: Melody and Harmony
2-5-1 Progression
Turnaround Progression
Chord Progressions and Their Purpose
The session focused on blues music, including its structure, rhythm, and melodic aspects, with particular attention to the G and C keys. The Student practiced identifying chord shapes and understanding the harmonic nuances within the blues progression. The homework is to work on the harmonic part of a Kenny Burrell song called Chitlin's Con Carne, focusing on learning phrases and then discussing it in the next lesson.
Chord Voicings and Shapes on Guitar
Applying Triads for Melodic Development
Managing Melody with Pentatonic Scales
Internal Chord Variations within the 'One' Chord
12-Bar Blues Structure
Blues Rhythm: 12/8 Feel
The session centered on improvisational techniques in jazz blues, using Coltrane's "Blue Train" as a study piece. The Student analyzed the song's harmonic structure and discussed approaches to soloing. The Tutor recommended practicing with major and minor pentatonic scales and focusing on ear training to develop improvisational skills, assigning the Student to practice improvising over the song.
Dividing the Lesson into Two Parts
Importance of Ear Training
Playing Along with Music
Simplifying Musical Concepts
Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales in Blues
Quick Summarization in Improvisation
The Tutor and Student worked on understanding the structure of scales and relating it to practical guitar playing. The Student began learning the D major scale and how to apply it to a Pink Floyd song, focusing on the initial notes of the scale. The homework is to practice the first four notes of the D major scale along with the chosen song.
Connecting Scales to Songs
Understanding Scales as a Budget
Major Scales Beyond C Major
The Guitar's Multi-Path Nature
D Major Scale
Importance of Slow Practice
The Tutor guided the Student through exercises aimed at integrating physical awareness with piano playing. The Student began practicing the D major scale and was assigned to listen to and play along with Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" in D major. The homework involves listening to the assigned song and trying to play along in D major for 8 minutes daily, focusing on the melody, bass line, and beat.
D Major Scale Context
Learning Music by Ear and Emulation
Balancing Accuracy and Speed
Body Awareness and Piano Technique
Two-Group Approach to Scales
The session focused on scales, particularly the B flat major scale, as a foundation for understanding music and playing the piano. The Student learned a new method of visualizing scales using finger numbers and key patterns. The Student was assigned homework to practice playing the B flat major scale with a backing track, focusing on both the bass line and melody.
Recognizing Chords by Degree
The 'Bake One Pie at a Time' Method
Physical Visualization and Exploration
Deconstructing Scales into Smaller Elements
Geometric Shapes and Scales
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
DAWs
Vocal pitch training apps
Metronome Apps
Looping Software
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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