Vince D  
Instruments: Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Showtunes, Marching Band

Based out of Phoenix, AZ, Vince performs with the Cactus Chamber Musicians, Harbinger Duo, and has performed with a variety of ensembles across the state including the Phoenix Symphony, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, West Valley Symphony, Symphony of the Southwest, and The Scottsdale Philharmonic. Beyond Phoenix, Vince has appeared with Quinteto Latino, Lexington Philharmonic, Louisville Orchestra, Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Fringe Opera, and Lakeview Orchestra, having performed and collaborated with world-renowned artists including Conrad Tao, Itzhak Perlman, Lang Lang, Christine Brewer, Pink Martini, and Arturo Sandoval. As a soloist, he has performed with the Symphony of the Southwest and the ASU Wind Orchestra with engagements at ClarinetFest, the College Music Society, and The National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors. In Summer 2013, Vince made his international performance debut with the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra during a cross-country concert tour throughout China with performances in Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Yangzhou, and Tianjin. As a passionate educator, Vince has held woodwind faculty positions at non-profit organizations including Central Music Academy, the Merit School of Music, The Ravinia Festival, and Harmony Project PHX. with university teaching experience at the University of Kentucky and Glendale Community College. He is passionate about building bridges for musicians of all levels of ability and takes pride in the idea that every student should have the opportunity to feel empowered by music. Vince maintains a private studio of students of all ages, many of which have chosen to pursue music at universities and conservatories throughout the United States and abroad. In an effort to invest in the evolution of classical music, Vince has maintained an active career in the world of arts administration, holding marketing leadership roles with several non-profit organizations, including the Merit School of Music, DANSPIEK Dance Theatre and the Lexington Philharmonic, and Oh My Ears Festival. During his time with the LexPhil, Vince led the orchestra in a significant branding transformation and was published in Symphony Magazine, highlighting his work as an innovative marketing leader in the orchestral performance community. With an arsenal of diverse experiences, Vince has presented international lectures and clinics on marketing and professional development for musicians, with appearances at ClarinetFest, the Arizona Music Educators Association, and universities across the country. A lifelong learner, he is passionate about thinking outside of the box, building new audiences and engaging the broadest possible community in music as listeners, musicians, and lifelong advocates in today’s ever-changing world.

Based out of Phoenix, I’m available to teach online lessons via ZOOM wherever you may be located. Over the years, my students have ranged from beginners, college level, and adults, many of which have chosen to pursue music at universities throughout the United States and abroad. Lessons can be weekly or bi-weekly, and can range from 30 to 60 minutes depending on your personal and/or professional goals. Generally speaking, lesson curriculum will be focused on building technique, introducing new styles, music theory, and audition success. From day one, students are provided with learning goals and repertoire that is suitable for them. I also offer professional development and music business skills for students who are interested in preparing for the road to college and beyond.