About Thomas D.
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Music Instructor
Feb, 2016 - PresentIMG Academy
Started as Elementary school music instructor, and recently added a Middle school class. Teaching students to understand music, identify musical styles, understand and appreciate music history, learning about music technology, as well as putting together winter and spring concerts for performance experience, as well as running the Just, Arts, and Music Club (J.A.A.M.).
Music score editor
Mar, 2015 - May, 2015Asolo Theater Company
Worked on the production of a new musical called "Luck be a Lady", based on original music by Frank Loesser. I assisted the music team by editing the scores and creating parts for the band to play.
Owner. Sole Proprietor
Jul, 2013 - PresentDurante's Music Technical Services
I am the owner of this company, I started it up after graduating the first certificate curriculum at The Chicago School for Piano Technology, I began operating in the greater Chicago area while finishing my second certificate, and I now run it from my home here in Bradenton, Florida where I grew up. I rebuild player pianos, as well as regular pianos, and tune, as well as voice, regulate and any other repair service your piano may need!
Music Instructor
Aug, 2008 - Aug, 2009Stubbs Music Center
Taught, piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, percussion, and was in charge of teaching weekly theory lessons to groups of students between 2-10 students of all ages 4-18.
Education
A.A. Arts and Sciences
Aug, 2007 - Jun, 2009State College of Florida (frmly Manatee Community College)
B.A. Liberal Arts Music
Aug, 2009 - Apr, 2012Florida State University
Certifications
Certificate of Musical Skills and Performance
May, 2009Manatee Community College
Met all the requirements to achieve this certificate through various coursework and study, as well as giving a solo 30 minute concert open to the public.
Certificate of Advanced Piano Rebuilding Curriculum
Aug, 2014The Chicago School for Piano Technology
Spent one year fulfilling the requirements of the advanced piano rebuilding curriculum course of study at The Chicago School for Piano Technology.
Certificate of Basic Piano Technology Curriculum
Aug, 2013The Chicago School for Piano Technology
Spent one year achieving the requirements of the basic course of piano technology, repair, tuning, regulation and voicing. As well as basic business operating techniques.
Certificate of Russian Language
Jun, 2011Moscow State University, Linguistics Department through FSU
Spent one summer semester abroad at Moscow State University, studying the curriculum to achieve the Certificate of Russian Language through Florida State University's study abroad program in conjunction with Moscow State University.
Awards
Various Childhood musical awards
Apr, 2000Florda state music teachers national association.
Affiliations
Piano Technicians Guild
Jun, 2013The Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) is the world's premier source of expertise in piano service and technology. The mission of the Piano Technicians Guild is to promote the highest possible standards of piano service by providing members with opportunities for professional development, by recognizing technical competence through examinations and by advancing the interests of its members.
Languages
Italian
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Russian
Limited Proficiency
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