Dante Zubel
Dante Zubel

Dante Zubel

$65/hour
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Interested musical styles

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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.
Overview

Hired 2 times

Serves Nashville, TN

Background checked

1 employee

12 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Interested musical styles

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Kathy F.
Apr 29, 2024
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!
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Kimberly S.
4 weeks ago
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Our daughter loves her lessons with Dante. He is clearly a talented musician and teacher.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical • Rock • Country • Yes, the student has a cello • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Cello Lessons
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Jill B.
May 3, 2024
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.
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Halle H.
Apr 24, 2024
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!
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Heather F.
May 2, 2024
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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
Cello Lessons
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