About Thomas Durante
Thomas Durante
Music Teacher, Master
Location:
Allen ,
TX
Speaks:
English
Instructs:
Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Guitar, Music Theory, Saxophone
Education:
University of North Texas - Bachelor of Music Education;
Texas A&M - Masters of Music Education;
The University of Utah - Ph.D. - Higher Education Administration & Statistics;
Lifetime teaching certifications (TX, ID) & Maryland teaching certification
Performance Experience:
1980 - 1983 -- Original Ragtime Guitars;
1981 - Kickin Country Countdown - warm-up act for Reba McEntire;
1989 - 1995 Bill Lighty Big Band;
1989 - 1995 ID State University Faculty Small Ensemble (including performances w/ Clark Terry);
2000 - present PGCPS Faculty Jazz Big Band
Teaching Experience:
1983 - 1985 Pilot Point High school Director of Bands;
1985 - 1987 - Corsicana High School Director of Bands/district music coordinator;
1987 - 1989 - Graduate Assistant for Bands (Texas A&M);
1989 -1995 - Pocatello High School Director of Bands/School Dist. #25 Music Supervisor;
1995 - 1997 - Graduate Assistant for University of Utah Dean's Office;
1997 - 2000 - Supervisor of Arts Education (Arlington, Virginia);
2000- present - Instrumental Music Teacher, Prince George's Public Schools, MD
Teaching Philosophy:
I carry my teaching philosophy to the music studio where I've taught privately since 2000. My belief is that all students - regardless of age - come ready to learn and the words ‘failure’ or 'can't' do not exist. Because all humans make mistakes, we should view them as opportunities for growth. The best thing about mistakes is that you get to fix them! In music, it's called practice! THIS is how we get better. Are you ready to 'get better?'
Get to know Thomas Durante
Tom Durante (Dr. D.) teaches beginner to advanced flute, clarinet, saxophone, and guitar, tailoring lessons to each student’s individual needs and learning pace. His supportive approach develops note reading, practice skills, tone, technique, music theory, improvisation, and repertoire while keeping joy and curiosity at the heart of learning. Tom believes music is for everyone and encourages students to view mistakes as a natural part of growth. He prepares students for recitals, school and college auditions, and public or private performances. Tom holds degrees in Music Education and a Ph.D. and brings over 40 years of teaching and educational experience.
Thomas Durante teaches at:
1925 North Central Expy Suite 410
Mckinney, TX 75070
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109 Central Expressway N Suite 517
Allen, TX 75013
- Returns Allowed
- Ship To Store
- Curbside Pickup
- Lessons
- Rentals