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Piano with Thomas D.

Bradenton, Florida

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 6-86
Speaks English, Russian, Italian
Teaching since 2009
B.A. Liberal Arts Music

    About Thomas D.

    I am a part time Elementary and Middle school teacher at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, looking to fill my schedule the rest of the time teaching and repairing pianos. I teach students to understand the language of music through the understanding of music theory. I believe it is very difficult to understand music without this knowledge. This approach has the benefit of fitting any style of music for any instrument, and with a little patience anyone can find themselves understanding and performing music better through theory.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Teaching Hours

    Wednesday
    6 AM-5 PM
    Friday
    10 AM-1 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-12 PM
    3:30 PM-5 PM
    Sunday
    10 AM-1 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $42
    45 minutes
    $67
    60 minutes
    $84
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    Experience

    Music Instructor

    Feb, 2016 - Present

    IMG 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, 2015

    Asolo 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 - Present

    Durante'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, 2009

    Stubbs 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, 2009

    State College of Florida (frmly Manatee Community College)

    B.A. Liberal Arts Music

    Aug, 2009 - Apr, 2012

    Florida State University

    Certifications

    Certificate of Musical Skills and Performance

    May, 2009

    Manatee 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, 2014

    The 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, 2013

    The 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, 2011

    Moscow 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, 2000

    Florda state music teachers national association.

    Affiliations

    Piano Technicians Guild

    Jun, 2013

    The 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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