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
Music Technology
Vocal Training
Harmony and Chords
Sight Singing
Music History
Singing
Music theory
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for advanced
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
All Levels
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 student was introduced to guitar chords, starting with E minor, and began learning the riff from "Enter Sandman" to apply chord knowledge. The session included tuning the guitar and practicing specific finger placements for the E minor chord and the riff notes. The tutor recommended practicing the riff and exploring songs that use E minor to reinforce learning.
Arpeggiation Technique
The 1-3-5 Structure of Chords
Riff Construction: 'Enter Sandman' Example
E Minor Chord (Em)
Triads: Major vs. Minor
Chords as Accompaniment
The student and tutor reviewed Bach chorales, focusing on reading and harmonic analysis. They also practiced triad construction and chord identification. The session concluded with work on a Mozart piece, emphasizing fingering and hand coordination. The student was asked to practice the second part of the Mozart piece.
Harmonic Analysis of Chorales
Triad Types and Construction
Dominant Seventh Chords
Application of Fingering Techniques
Chord Voicings and Inversions
The Student and Tutor explored the pentatonic scale and its application in blues improvisation. The Student practiced improvising over blues backing tracks in C and D major using only two notes from the pentatonic scale. The homework involves coordinating melody and harmony by playing root notes with the left hand and the pentatonic scale with the right hand for the Student's song.
Pentatonic Scales: Introduction
Major Scales: Structure and Intervals
Harmonic vs. Melodic Use of Scales in Blues
Improvisation: Playing Over a Chord Progression
Diatonic Relationships and Chord Tones
The Student learned how to harmonize "Happy Birthday" on the piano using chord changes and Roman numeral notation. They then started working on Mozart's Minuet in C major, focusing on hand coordination and fingering. The tutor recommended the student continue to practice the identified steps for improving hand coordination.
Thinking Musically: Tension and Harmonic Structure
The 'Pendulum' of Chord Changes
Coordination of Hands: Independence and Smoothness
Identifying Chords by Ear and Intuition
Tension and Resolution (Dominant and Tonic)
Chord Changes and Roman Numerals
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.
Major Chord Extensions
Minor Chord Extensions
Chord Voicings: 3-5-7-9 and 7-9-3-5 Positions
Chord Extensions: The Triad Rule
Applying Chord Voicings to Different Keys
Dominant Chord Extensions
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.
Dominant Chords
Sub-Five Chord (SubV)
Harmonic Analysis
Half-Diminished Chords
Chord Voicing & Ear Training
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
DAWs
Looping Software
Vocal tuner apps
Vocal pitch training apps
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
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Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
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