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The system is simple: you download audio files of Italian lyrics, listen and repeat them, then sing in Italian like an Italian! Yes, you can learn Italian pronunciation online. Any questions?

Service – Learn Italian pronunciation online

Could you check my pronunciation?

In case of defects in the products, assistance is prompt and free.

If you wish to go into more depth, I also happen to give lessons on Skype. That’s the best way to improve your Italian pronunciation for singing, and speaking and grammar, too.

Even if you can’t speak the language like a true polyglot, understanding the grammar, structure and even how the sounds feel in your mouth opens you up to a realm of possibilities (of the tiniest musical nuances) in the sounds you sing.

To improve pronunciation, consider using a language course like Ripeti Con Me. You find a review of Ripeti Con Me on this website.

What is in the audio guide?

The audio-guide is composed of the following files to improve your Italian pronunciation online:

  • 1 audio file of inexpressive reading (MP3)*
  • 1 audio file of expressive reading (MP3)*

* In case of full opera roles or full operas, a pair of files for each scene is included.

Of the two audio files, one is a slow, inexpressive version, word by word; one is a moderately expressive version of the whole sentence. The lyrics are recited, not sung since the purpose is to learn how to pronounce and express the meaning, not to learn how to sing.

Notes:

  • We do not provide music, scores or instructions on singing. There are many publications and websites offering music sheets and translations.
  • We are ready to record again for free in case of defective product.
  • Should you be dissatisfied with your purchase – whatever the reason – you will be fully refunded.
  • Any comment or request is warmly welcome.

What does the All Access Pass include?

With this subscription, you get access to every single song available on this website, except for entire opera librettos and roles.

For a fair use policy, you may download up to 10 songs per day.

You may buy monthly or yearly passes from any product page.

I’m looking for this song

We warmly welcome requests for songs that are not currently in the catalog.

Not only is requesting a song free of obligations to buy it once it’s available, but it also entitles you to a 50% discount on its full price.

Singles songs usually take 48 hours to record, while larger works may take longer. Please specify if you have a deadline.

For practical reasons, the price for requests is not estimated before recording but this is the full price range for product type according to the length of the lyrics.

  • Single songs / arias: 3.00 – 10.00 $
  • Single roles in operas: 30.00 – 70.00 $
  • Whole operas: 100.00 – 150.00 $

Song requests are not included in monthly subscription plans.

I want a CD. Do you sell offline?

This is a guide to learn Italian pronunciation online. The products are only delivered online as archive (.zip) files. No CDs are provided. Yet it is quite simple to burn a CD with the files you download from this site, which are in MP3 format. You may also transfer them to your MP3 player.

These files are only distributed on this website and are not sold in any physical store.

I want the music sheet/translation

Here we provide only the recitation of lyrics, which is what you can’t find elsewhere, to improve your Italian pronunciation for singing and make you sing in Italian like an Italian. You can learn Italian pronunciation online!

Music sheets and translations are widely available in stores and on the Internet.

I’m not satisfied with a recording

If it’s a matter of recording, I can record a new version or assist you on Skype.

Whatever the reason, should you not be satisfied with your purchase because feel any improvement in your Italian pronunciation for singing and can’t sing in Italian like an Italian, please tell me within a week and you’ll be refunded.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You may cancel your subscription at any time from your user area. You’ll stop paying from next month, while no refund is given for the current month.

How to learn Italian pronunciation online

How can I open the audio guide?

The files are zipped (compressed) and can be unzipped (opened) with any archive opener, like Winzip.

The audio files are in MP3 format and can be played with most audio players, like Windows Media Player or Winamp.

The lyrics and the instructions are in PDF format and can be displayed with PDF readers, like Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How long does it take to download the files?

The link to download the files is sent immediately after payment.

Once the transaction on Paypal is complete, you’ll be automatically redirected to a page displaying the link to download your files. You’ll be also sent an email containing the same information.

Should you not display the page or receive the confirmation email, we suggest that you check your spam mailbox or to contact us.

Singles songs/arias weigh a few MB, while larger works range from a few hundred MB. This means that with a broadband connection it takes a few minutes.

Payment – so that you can learn Italian pronunciation online

Are there any other fees?

The prices of the products shown on this website are the only fee you need to pay. No subscription fee, no taxes, no shipping (files are downloadable, thus are not physically shipped).

How can I pay?

You may safely pay online with your credit card through Paypal. Please note that you don’t need a Paypal account.

We don’t accept any other payment method.

What is Paypal?

PayPal is a safer, faster, more secure way to pay online – your financial details are never shared.

You don’t need to open a Paypal account to shop with us. Just go through the payment process using your credit card.

Do I need a Paypal account?

No, you can use your credit cards on Paypal without a Paypal account. You only have to follow the simple instructions on the payment page.

Can I pay in my currency?

All transactions are charged in Euro.