Matteo Fratte - Founder and Lead Coach

Professional Overview

Matteo Fratte is an accomplished Italian language coach and educator with extensive experience in the performing arts industry. As the Founder and Lead Coach of Melofonetica, he leverages his deep expertise in Italian phonetics to help opera singers, musicians, and other performers master the Italian language and deliver captivating performances.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Founder and Lead Coach, Melofonetica (2014 - Present)

Established Melofonetica, a leading provider of Italian language coaching services for the performing arts

Develops and delivers customized training programs to help clients achieve flawless Italian pronunciation and diction

Provides on-site coaching to performers at prestigious institutions, including the Royal Opera House, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Collaborates with directors, conductors, and vocal coaches to ensure performers' linguistic and artistic integrity

Italian Language Coach

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (2017 - Present)

Royal College of Music (2017 - Present)

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (2016 - Present)

Royal Opera House (2014 - Present)

National Opera Studio (2010 - Present)

Professor of Italian, Guildhall School of Music & Drama (2009 - Present)

Teaches Italian language, diction, and phonetics to undergraduate and graduate students

Supervises research projects and dissertations on Italian opera and vocal performance

Past Experience

Research Fellow in Italian Phonetics for Opera, Guildhall School of Music & Drama (2012 - 2013)

Conducted extensive research on the application of Italian phonetics in opera performance

Developed innovative teaching methodologies to enhance students' linguistic and artistic abilities

Academic Background

Matteo Fratte holds a Master's degree in Italian Linguistics from the University of Florence, where he specialized in the study of Italian phonetics and its application in the performing arts.

Areas of Expertise

Italian language instruction and coaching for performers

Italian phonetics and diction for opera, musical theatre, and classical music

Customized training programs for individual performers and ensembles

Collaboration with directors, conductors, and vocal coaches to ensure linguistic and artistic integrity

Academic research and teaching in Italian language and linguistics

Professional Impact

Established Melofonetica as a leading provider of Italian language coaching services for the performing arts

Collaborated with prestigious institutions, such as the Royal Opera House and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, to elevate the linguistic and artistic quality of their productions

Developed innovative teaching methodologies that have helped countless performers achieve flawless Italian pronunciation and diction

Contributed to the academic understanding of Italian phonetics and its application in the performing arts through his research and teaching at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Conclusion

Matteo Fratte is a renowned expert in Italian language and phonetics, with a proven track record of helping performers in the performing arts industry deliver captivating, linguistically accurate performances. As the Founder and Lead Coach of Melofonetica, he continues to push the boundaries of linguistic coaching and contribute to the artistic excellence of the performing arts.