Music Lessons in Goodlettsville, TN

Instruments: Cello Bass Guitar Double Bass Music

Hello! My name is Dante Z. I am a professional freelance musician, specializing on the electric bass, double bass, and the cello. In addition to my experience and training in playing almost every genre of music, I am also an experienced educator and an award-winning composer. Originally from Vernal, UT, I am currently based in Nashville, TN, working primarily as a live performer, studio musician, and music teacher. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2023. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Acoustic Guitar

Teaching music has always been my first love. I knew for a very long time, that I wanted to share the gift of music with others. I graduated from Welch College, in Nashville, TN with a Bachelor's of Music Education in 2013. I was immediately hired as an elementary music specialist for Metro Nashville Public Schools. I have taught private music lessons since 2011. After five years in public school, I decided to pursue teaching privately, full-time. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

For adults, I use a heavy emphasis on training the ear and understanding music in "the bigger picture". It's critical to not just see a bunch of notes or chords, but to be able to analyze why those notes/chords fall where they do and what relation they have to each other, and to the song as a whole. The next step is to use that knowledge and apply it to improvisation and composition. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have been teaching privately for about four years. Most recently, I was awarded the Graduate Teaching Position at Bemont University for my final semester. I was in charge of weekly instruction for seven students, conducting both classical and commercial seminars, and leading Jazz Band and Small Group. I make it a point to have a healthy balance between the student's interests as a player as well as what I feel are essential qualities inherent in the instrument's performance practice. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My personal background with singing is in opera, classical and musical theatre. I have sung all over the world in various theaters and have accumulated a wealth of knowledge about singing technique but also know how about the business itself. With this experience I have been able to help my students navigate any technical issues with their singing as well as reach their personal goals of success through the industry. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I began playing drums in the school band in 1987 at the age of 10 in the Pittsburgh, PA area. I took a strong interest in music throughout school and played in the marching band and concert band through to graduation. I played in a rock band with my brother until 1997. I majored in classical performance in college and eventually obtained a master's degree in that field by the age of 24. I performed in various symphony orchestras for more than a decade. Read More