Italian, Set to Music.
This course blends the beauty of the Italian language with the magic of the songwriting tradition, offering you an immersive journey through words, sounds, and culture.
Step outside the boundaries of traditional language learning. This is the ideal path for music and culture enthusiasts, as well as anyone eager to explore creative and expressive writing in Italian.
Parole in Musica
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History & Active Listening: we will explore the evolution of Italian songwriting and its unique power to reflect society. Our journey spans from the legendary masters like Fabrizio De André and Francesco De Gregori to the fresh voices and trends of the contemporary “new school.”
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Lyric Analysis: we will dive deep into the heart of the music, listening to and analyzing lyrics together to uncover their meanings, cultural contexts, and the rich linguistic nuances that define each artist’s unique style.
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Creative Writing Workshop: put your newfound knowledge into practice! Through hands-on writing and rewriting workshops, you will explore the natural musicality of the Italian language, develop your expressive skills, and play with words in a free, creative environment.
Live Experiences & Cultural Aperitifs
Music isn’t just studied in a classroom—it’s lived!
This course features exclusive access to Live Experiences. In collaboration with local music projects, Artelingua regularly hosts live cultural events and aperitifs.
These gatherings offer the perfect, vibrant atmosphere to socialize, enjoy incredible live music, and practice your Italian in an authentic setting.
Meet Your Instructor
The course is designed and led by Alessia Chi—a singer-songwriter, multilingual professional, and Italian L2 teacher.
A seasoned figure in the Italian pop and indie-pop scene, Alessia won the prestigious “Premio alla Scrittura – Tributo d’Autore” in 2024 (formerly the Sergio Endrigo Prize) and is currently signed with Cosmophonix Production.
Her extensive background in vocals, live performance, and songwriting has been honed through masterclasses at Mogol’s renowned CET academy and workshops with acclaimed artists like Brunori Sas and Giuseppe Anastasi, Sanremo-winning songwriter for Arisa. With her unique dual expertise, Alessia seamlessly fuses culture, language, and melody to offer an unparalleled, world-class learning experience.
