I am Thomas James Durante, a passionate musician, piano technician, and educator with over a decade of experience in music tuning, production, and teaching. I own Durante's Music Technical Services, where I have provided piano tuning, repair, and rebuilding services for various clients including educational institutions and medical colleges. I also produce music through Durante's House, recently releasing an album titled 'Celestial Vibes'. Aside from tuning and producing, I teach full-time at Lakewood Ranch High School as an Orchestra director, guitar teacher, and AP music theory instructor. My diverse background includes working as a music production assistant for theater productions and teaching music to elementary school students in culturally diverse settings. I continually pursue growth through memberships and leadership in professional music organizations.

Thomas James Durante

I am Thomas James Durante, a passionate musician, piano technician, and educator with over a decade of experience in music tuning, production, and teaching. I own Durante's Music Technical Services, where I have provided piano tuning, repair, and rebuilding services for various clients including educational institutions and medical colleges. I also produce music through Durante's House, recently releasing an album titled 'Celestial Vibes'. Aside from tuning and producing, I teach full-time at Lakewood Ranch High School as an Orchestra director, guitar teacher, and AP music theory instructor. My diverse background includes working as a music production assistant for theater productions and teaching music to elementary school students in culturally diverse settings. I continually pursue growth through memberships and leadership in professional music organizations.

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I am Thomas James Durante, a passionate musician, piano technician, and educator with over a decade of experience in music tuning, production, and teaching. I own Durante’s Music Technical Services, where I have provided piano tuning, repair, and rebuilding services for various clients including educational institutions and medical colleges. I also produce music through Durante’s House, recently releasing an album titled ‘Celestial Vibes’.

Aside from tuning and producing, I teach full-time at Lakewood Ranch High School as an Orchestra director, guitar teacher, and AP music theory instructor. My diverse background includes working as a music production assistant for theater productions and teaching music to elementary school students in culturally diverse settings. I continually pursue growth through memberships and leadership in professional music organizations.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Owner, Sole Proprietor at Durante's Music Technical Services
January 1, 2013 - Present
Provided piano tuning, regular maintenance, repair, voicing, rebuilding and regulation services to various private clients in Chicago and Florida, including institutions like Columbia College Chicago, Norwood Crossing retirement facility, Piano Distributors, and FSU College of Medicine.
Owner at Durante's House - Music production company
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produced the album 'Celestial Vibes' by Thomas Durante, available on all major music streaming platforms including Spotify. Responsible for music production activities.
Teacher at School District of Manatee County
January 1, 2020 - Present
Full-time teaching at public schools; initially at a Title 1 elementary school and since 2021 as Orchestra director, guitar teacher, and AP music theory teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School.
Music Production Assistant at Asolo Theater Company
December 31, 2015 - August 25, 2025
Assisted in music production on the creation of a new musical 'Luck Be a Lady' in 2015. Used Finale software to clean up musical scores for performers.
Elementary School Music Teacher at IMG Academy
January 1, 2020 - August 25, 2025
Taught four music classes weekly to elementary school children from diverse cultural and background settings.
Music Instructor at Stubbs Music Center
December 31, 2012 - August 25, 2025
Provided weekly music lessons for ages 5 through adult. Conducted group music theory lessons with small groups.
Camp Counselor, Music Specialist at Foundation for Dreams Inc
August 31, 2009 - August 25, 2025
Supported wellbeing of children with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities. Served as musical director during summers of 2005 and 2009, overseeing musical activities including dances and multiple weekly music classes.
Student Assistant at Manatee Community College
May 30, 2009 - August 19, 2010
Assisted with office tasks, organized and relabeled the music library during relocation, and supported various professors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in liberal arts music at Florida State University College of Music
August 24, 2009 - May 24, 2024
Certificate of Russian Language (Moscow State University)
High School Diploma at Lakewood Ranch H.S Bradenton, Fl
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
A.A. Degree, Certificate of Musical Skills and performance at Manatee Community College (Now State College of Florida)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts Music with focus in composition at Florida State University College of Music
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Basic curriculum certificate for Piano Technology at The Chicago School
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Advanced rebuilding curriculum certificate at The Chicago School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Collegiate member of the Music Teachers National Association
January 1, 2009 - August 25, 2025
Member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Associate member of the Piano Technicians Guild
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
Member of the Florida Orchestra Association, District 11 secretary
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Florida Orchestra Association, District 11 chair-elect
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services