Teaching & Mentorship

Study with
Giovanni Piacentini

Composer. Educator. Carnegie Hall premiéred. Latin GRAMMY nominated. Pepperdine University faculty. Now accepting students for private lessons, composition coaching, and conservatory prep.

Carnegie Hall — Premieres Latin GRAMMY — Nominated Pepperdine University — Faculty All levels welcome
What I Teach
01 / Guitar
Private Guitar Lessons
$100–150
per hour · all levels
One-on-one lessons grounded in classical guitar technique and repertoire. Whether you're picking up the instrument for the first time or preparing for a recital, lessons are tailored entirely to where you are and where you want to go.
  • Classical technique & posture foundation
  • Repertoire from Renaissance to contemporary
  • Music theory integrated into practice
  • Beginners through advanced welcome
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02 / Composition
Composition Coaching
$150–200
per hour · aspiring composers
Deep-dive sessions for composers ready to level up. Giovanni works with you on developing your voice — from orchestration and formal structure to contemporary techniques and the craft of getting your music performed.
  • Orchestration & arranging for any ensemble
  • Form, structure, and large-scale architecture
  • Contemporary techniques & extended notation
  • Portfolio development and submission guidance
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03 / College Prep
College Prep & Audition Coaching
$200–300
per session · conservatory applicants
Navigating conservatory admissions is its own skill. Giovanni brings insider perspective from both sides of the table — helping you select the right programs, prepare audition repertoire, and build a portfolio that stands out.
  • Conservatory & music school selection strategy
  • Audition repertoire curation & preparation
  • Portfolio review & artistic statement coaching
  • Application timeline and planning
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The Teacher
15+
Years teaching
3
Continents performed
∞
Music to write

Teaching as an extension of composition

For Giovanni, teaching and composing are not separate vocations — they are the same act of listening carefully and responding honestly. Every student brings a different musical self into the room, and the work is to help that self become more fully realized.

With faculty experience at Pepperdine University and a performing career that has taken him to Carnegie Hall and beyond, Giovanni brings rare dual perspective to his teaching: the academic rigor of institutional training and the practical wisdom of a working artist navigating the real music world.

Lessons are never one-size-fits-all. The student who wants to understand counterpoint deeply will work differently than the one preparing a Sor étude for their first recital. Both are worthy goals. Both will be met where they are.

"Able to encapsulate tiny, winsome worlds as if passing through a gallery of paintings."
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Start a conversation

Reach out with your background, goals, and which service interests you. Giovanni personally reviews every inquiry and responds within 48 hours.

Response time: Within 48 hours

Availability: Limited spots per term

Format: In-person (LA) or remote