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🇮🇹Native Italian soprano🇮🇹
Instructor of voice & diction,
University of North Texas
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Elisa - Soprano, Diction Coach
Today we remember two Italian composers who greatl Today we remember two Italian composers who greatly shaped Italian opera history: Gaetano Donizetti and Giacomo Puccini.

Donizetti was born in Bergamo on November 29, 1797. During his life, he wrote almost seventy operas, with half of them titled to women, as in "Lucia di Lammermoor" and "Maria Stuarda.” Among the most prolific composers, he also wrote several art songs and duets and an unfinished Requiem, dedicated to Vincenzo Bellini.
Videos with IPA transcription of "Quanto è bella, quanto è cara!" and "Una furtiva lagrima" are available on the IPA-Video Shop.

Giacomo Puccini, born in Lucca in 1858, died on November 29, 1924, in Bruxelles. He wrote twelve operas, leaving the last one, "Turandot," unfinished. Many of his operas are among the most popular in the world, such as "La bohème," "Tosca," "Madama Butterfly," and "Turandot." He also left a handful of art songs for soprano.
The Video with IPA transcription of his famous "O mio babbino caro" is available on the IPA-Video Shop. Link in BIO.

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Black Friday Sale starts today! Until Sunday night Black Friday Sale starts today! Until Sunday night all items on the IPA-Video Shop and all coaching/lessons are 25% OFF! In the shop you will find videos with my pronunciation and IPA transcription of more than seventy famous Italian arias and art songs. If you want to finish the year strong, book your Italian coaching or voice lesson now! Add the coupon IPAFRIDAY25 to your purchase. You can use the coupon unlimited times until Sunday night. Links in BIO.

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Scioglilingua! 🇮🇹 This is a short tongue twi Scioglilingua! 🇮🇹
This is a short tongue twister to practice your R!
Trentatré trentini entrarono a Trento, tutti e trentatré trotterellando. 
Thirty three Trentonians (people from Trento, a city in the northern regions of Italy) came into Trento, all thirty three trotting. 
All the Es are closed, except the one in TrEnto. Make sure to start the cluster TR with a dental T, touching right behind your upper from teeth.

Can you say the all sentence without mistakes? 😉

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In lesson four, Vaccaj introduces the seventh inte In lesson four, Vaccaj introduces the seventh interval with the arietta "Fra l'ombre." As in the previous ariettes, Vaccaj does not provide the student with many indications (no dynamics written), while the pianist has more. At measure four we can find one accent > on noc-CHIER, which is also remarked by the double consonant [kk]. On the contrary, the other seventh intervals should be sung in a neutral way. The use of diphthongs to connect two words at measures two, six, and eight should help the singer maintaining the legato, with no glottal stop between the two vowel sounds. Phrasal doubling allows the singer to add a double consonant on "fra LL'ombre" and "che GGià." 

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🎵"Baciami!..." (Kiss me) by Tosti gives us the 🎵"Baciami!..." (Kiss me) by Tosti gives us the image of the sun, which forlornly goes to November, with the leaves trembling in the silent garden. "Malinconicamente va di novembre il sol:
Nel giardino silente treman le foglie a vol." 
As nature is slowly dying, so is the dream of the author’s Spring love. In this art song, we can see the colors of November, with golden leaves - “foglie d'oro” - and bare branches - "rami già nudi" - and the beginning of the cold weather, when the heart is cold - "Ho freddo al cuor."
Riccardo Mazzola is the author of several poems set to music by Tosti, among those the famous "Tormento!"

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🇮🇹 DOVERE🇮🇹 (must, to have to, should, 🇮🇹 DOVERE🇮🇹 (must, to have to, should, got to) is an irregular verb. It's one of the three Italian helping verbs or modal verbs, together with volere and potere. While pronouncing the initial D, singers should avoid the aspiration of the consonant (no initial puff of air), making sure to articulate a dental D. This verb presents several ancient versions that are very common in arias and art songs.

🎵Here are some examples of "dovere" in Italian arias:
Scarpia's aria "Se la giurata fede debbo tradir..." from "Tosca" by Puccini.
Riccardo's "Tu con lei partir dovevi" in the final scene from "Un ballo in maschera" by Verdi.
In Germont's "Pura siccome un angelo" from "Traviata" by Verdi, we find "l'amato e amante giovine cui sposa andar dovea.”
Musetta prays "Madonna benedetta, fate la grazia a questa poveretta che non debba morire." in "La bohème" by Puccini.
Desdemona implores Emilia "Se pria di te morir dovessi, mi seppellisci con un di quei veli." in "Otello” by Verdi.
In the duet between Aida and Radamès from "Aida" by Verdi, he sings "Sovra una terra estrania Teco fuggir dovrei!"

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FAQs Italian Diction

Italian is easy! Do I really need a diction coach?

I agree, Italian is an easy language to approach. We can basically read it without going crazy with its spelling (did you know that in Italy we don’t have Spelling Bee?) There are only seven vowels and its articulatory setting is conducive to singing. However, Italian is a difficult language to master. There are many exceptions to the rules, but most of all there are nuances than even the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) cannot express. Italian is praised for the pure quality of its vowels, but how we articulate its consonants gives us the texture of the language and its legato. Each language has its own characteristics. It is important to know that when we approach a foreign language, we usually apply the sounds and patterns that are familiar to us – those coming from our own native language. Even hearing those differences might be a challenge. When singing Italian repertoire, there is an intrinsic connection to the words that requires a more detailed training. Italian legato and the richness in nuances can be achieved only through an accurate study of the language.

Do you work with choirs singing Italian repertoire?

Yes, I love working with groups! Little adjustments in the pronunciation can result in an ease vocal production, improving the legato and the clarity of the words. If you are a conductor preparing a concert with Italian repertoire, contact me here.

Where are you from? Which Italian accent do you teach?

I am from Padua, North-East of Italy, but I studied the standard Italian diction (dizione italiana). Although in Italy there are several dialects and accents, we do have a codified Italian. In Italy, singers, actors, and even good news anchors study how to speak and articulate with the correct accent and emphasis. When learning Italian repertoire, it is important to work with native Italians that have studied Italian diction too. To know more about Italian accents and Italian diction, read my article for CS Music

Will we do vocal technique during our Italian coaching session?

No, we will not address your vocal technique. As a voice teacher myself, I highly value and respect the relation between voice teachers and their students. My job as Italian diction coach is to teach you how to articulate the sounds in order to benefit from the characteristics of the language. In my sessions, I do speak about the articulators (especially tongue, teeth, and lips), but only in terms of speech patterns. Every vowel and consonant sound effects what comes after (coarticulation) and the movements required to create those speech patterns are different in each language.

Voice Studio FAQs

How does an online lesson work?
If you are not familiar with online lessons, this is the easiest way to stay connected despite the distance. Here you can find a guide to set up your computer for a successful experience. If possible, make sure to have a good internet connection, which is key to the quality of online lessons.

Are you accepting new students?
Yes, I am currently accepting new students. You can schedule your free 20 minutes consultation to see how we can work together. Drop-in lessons are always available on a first come/first served basis. Click here to book your one-time session.

Do you teach other styles rather than classical music?
Yes, absolutely ! Together with being trained in Italy following the principle of Italian Bel canto, I also studied other styles, attending conferences and training programs. Over the years I have collaborated with singers of any style, as well as with actors and entertainers. Recently, I completed Levels I, II, III of Somatic VoiceworkTM The LoVetri Method, for Contemporary Commercial Music. I keep exploring different approaches to better understand how our body interacts with our voice. I believe that the principals of a functional and healthy vocal technique can be applied to any stile. Aiming for an holistic approach, I have taken classes of Alexander Technique, and I am an active Yoga practitioner (Vinyasa yoga.)

What happens during a voice lesson?
At the beginning of our lesson, we will generally start with a quick vocal warm-up. I always encourage students to arrive with a body ready to move freely. We will then start to work on vocal exercises, to build up your technique. In this section, we will prepare your voice for the repertoire and style you want to sing. In the second half of your lesson, we will sing the music you have prepared, working specifically on the style, words, stage presence/acting, and all the aspects of a performance. Lessons are tailored on students’ needs and goals. Each lesson depends on how your voice sounds in that moment. While we always work for a healthy vocal production, the results might change based on the condition of your voice that day, or the specific requirements of the repertoire you want to sing. This is the beauty of this journey: we explore all the possibilities of your instrument and how they fit in your repertoire.

What is your policy for cancellations?
I ask my students to cancel their lesson no later than 24-hours in advance to receive a make-up lesson. No-shows will not receive a make-up lesson. There are no refunds for missed or unused lessons. I try to accommodate illness or emergencies on a case-by case basis, and I will discuss these details during our first lesson. If you are late to your lesson, please know that we will still terminate at your scheduled time.

How can I pay for our lessons?
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Do you offer drop-in lessons?
I do offer the possibility to schedule your lesson at a first come/first served basis. If you need to brush up your your singing, to coach a song, or simply you don’t have time to commit for a package, go ahead and book your session now.