Giacomo Satoru Quintili

I am an electronic music producer, sound designer, and teacher at the Saint Louis College of Music in Rome, where I graduated in Electronic Music Composition and have been teaching since 2020. My main focus is teaching how modular and compact synthesizers work.

Beyond my core teaching in Rome, I have collaborated with educational institutions across Europe (Lithuania, Estonia, Spain, Norway) and beyond (Turkey, Georgia), observing and integrating diverse international teaching methods into my own practice.

Finally, I have worked as a sound designer for indie video games, creating dynamic, interactive soundtracks and audio systems using industry-standard middleware like FMOD and Wwise.

My teaching style is student-centered, practical, and adaptable. I believe every student should have the time and support they need to understand and retain new information, so I include regular reviews, breaks, optional assignments, and opportunities for questions.

Two key principles guide my approach: pacing and learning goals. I adapt the pace of each lesson to the student’s needs, while keeping their desired outcome in mind.

I place great importance on hands-on learning. I encourage students to take notes and apply each concept directly, for example by patching synthesizer cables and creating their own sounds. This helps connect theory with listening, practice, and muscle memory.

My approach is similar to that of a personal trainer: I provide structure and guidance while helping each student progress at their own pace and develop confidence in their abilities.

I keep track of each student’s progress using an Excel spreadsheet and provide personalized feedback through Word documents and private YouTube videos.

Finally, I also use a gamified progress and reward system to make the learning process more engaging and motivating.