Dante Zubel

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Introduction: Dante Zubel is a professional freelance musician based in Nashville TN, specializing on the electric bass, double bass, and the cello. In addition to his experience and training in almost every genre of music, Dante is also an experienced educator and award-winning composer.

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Serves Nashville, TN

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12 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, punctuality, and responsiveness.

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Halle H.

2 weeks ago

Dante is a phenomenal teacher. He was always so supportive whenever I felt like I didn't match up or I wasn't good enough, especially when entering a certain performance or competition. Yet, he still managed to give me good criticism that I could use in my performances to make my pieces influential. I have missed taking lessons from him as I appreciate his professional attitude and the way he follows through with what he says he is going to do. I've learned so much from watching the way he plays and expresses himself and by listening to the wise teachings he has. The lessons Dante taught me before going to college helped me realize that all your efforts pay off when you are prepared for performances. I was able to receive a full-tuition and housing scholarship to Southern Utah University through Dante's help with my cello audition. He stressed the importance of practice and how it really is so fundamental in developing your skills. He makes it very easy to understand how when someone plays, they should have a story that goes along with the piece, whether that be a made up story or one that can be attached due to the similarities of the notes and the plot line of the piece. He still supports me in college as I am studying cello performance, even though I am no longer his student. He gives so much expression to the music he plays. I want to one day be as expressive and influential as he was to me. Thank you, Dante!

Dante Zubel's reply

Thank you for your kind words, Halle. I'm proud of you--excited to see all the cool things you'll do with your music!

Jill B.

1 day ago

Dante Zubel is numbered as one of a handful of musicians I've worked with who was top quality in his skillset, punctuality, and professionalism. He knew the task at hand, and accomplished it, while also seeing my perspective and how I learned. I have taken lessons from what he taught me into my professional music career and it's been widely beneficial in the long-term.

Kathy F.

5 days ago

In the late Spring and Summer of '21, I found myself retired and looking for a new hobby. I sang with a group of friends that played folk songs on the guitar, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin, so I decided I wanted to play upright bass. I had some music knowledge, but had never played this instrument before. Dante was very thorough, patient, and kind in his instruction of how this instrument is held, fingering techniques, etc. He also taught me a lot of theory I missed as a piano student. Because I wanted to play with the group sooner rather than later, he let me learn with the same music the group was playing. I was able to perform at a festival and farmer's market after just a couple months. All too soon, he had to leave town for Boston, but he gave this senior citizen a new hobby and talent that will last a lifetime. I would definitely like to lessons from him again!

Heather F.

2 days ago

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Good guy, I really look forward to taking this journey with him as my insrtuctor.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, the student can read music • Classical • No, but the student is planning to purchase a cello and would like a recommendation • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dante Zubel's reply

Thank you! I’m looking forward to it as well

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing can be very flexible depending on how long and how frequently the student wishes to take lessons. The longer the lesson and the more frequent your lessons, the greater the discounts.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A free 30-minute meet and greet session is offered and highly encouraged for students interested in starting lessons. This time is primarily to provide me with a separate non-lesson time to acquaint myself with a student prior to their first lesson with me, which also gives me a sense of what the best course of action would be moving forward in their education. This time is also allotted for students ages 18+ and/or parents/guardians to discuss any of my lesson policies, teaching philosophies, and more.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated summa cum laude from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the Spring of '23 with a major in Performance and a minor in Effortless Mastery. Teaching music has been one of my greatest musical passions for a long time. I've been teaching privately since I was about 14 years old, soon being recruited to teach in a new local music school, Music for Life, which was approved by the Royal Conservatory of Music and the Music Teachers National Association. Since, I have taught over a thousand students privately, in after-school jazz workshops, at music schools, and more. At Music for Life, I have taught individually for cello, double bass, electric bass, composition, theory, and more, as well as teaching a variety of group lessons, such as cello technique classes, theory classes, co-songwriting classes, and groove workshops. Additionally, I have experience adjudicating soloists, small ensembles, large high school bands and orchestras, and multiple pop, rock, and country groups. I have given well-attended presentations and group lessons on subjects such as theory, improvisation, ensembleship, and listening. I love to voluntarily visit school music programs to offer any advice or encouragement that he can to the youth in music. Please see my website for more

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