tino d’agostino

bio

Tino D’Agostino’s musical career began at age six. His father, a saxophonist, was playing a gig when he got a call that his drummer was sick with the flu - so at the age of six Tino came to the rescue! This early exposure allowed Tino to become accomplished in not only drums, but bass guitar and trumpet too.

In his teens, Tino joined Franca Villa, the local Italian marching band with a longstanding tradition of knitting together musicians of all ages to create a group that plays symphonic and operatic music. This played a huge role in Tino’s music education as it opened his eyes to the nuance and complexity of conducting - a new skill he was excited to master. It was also at Franco Villa that he put down the trumpet and fell in love with the string bass. With all of his knowledge and range Tino was curious about other styles of music and became enamored with jazz. After some time he convinced his brother to join him and start a jazz band. In 1995 Tino came to the US on a full scholarship from Berklee School of Music.

Tino is an educator and musician living in the US who spends summers sharing some of these rich musical locations and traditions with teens at a music camp on the coast of Italy - Art&Music Italia.

educator

As an educator Tino has taught and directed both individuals and groups ranging from small ensembles to full orchestras.

He has been teaching ensemble at the berklee school of music in boston since 2003. As instrumental director for Arlington High School since 1999, he directs their jazz, orchestra, and symphonic bands.

jazz improvisation at Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano, Switzerland has also been a teaching post for close to a decade.

He also directs the Art & Music Italia summer camp which he founded in 2009.

Private Lessons Info

Bass Lessons

A Fun and Practical Approach to Musicianship

Music Teacher’s Hours

https://www.musicteachernotes.com/availability-calendar/QKN6B

## Overview

Welcome to a comprehensive bass guitar program designed to develop your musicianship through an engaging, hands-on approach. Whether you're interested in rock, jazz, classical, or other styles, we'll work with music you love while developing your technique, style, and understanding of music. Each student receives personalized instruction tailored to their unique goals and skill level.

## First Lesson

Your first lesson is complimentary. During this session, we'll discuss your musical aspirations and design a customized curriculum that aligns with both your short-term and long-term goals. These one-on-one lessons provide detailed, practical instruction to improve your playing and ensemble skills.

## Required Materials

- Instruments

- Recording device (phone, tablet, etc.)

- Access to Google Drive for shared materials(provided)

- Practice journal (recommended)

## Core Curriculum Areas

### Technical Development

- Comprehensive system for improving dexterity and timing

- Advanced playing techniques

- Personal practice routine development

- Recording and assessment strategies

### Sound Production & Equipment

- Proper hand techniques for various styles

- Advanced playing techniques (slap, popping, muted tones)

- Equipment optimization

- Bass settings

- Amplifier configuration

- Effects and looper pedal integration

### Music Theory & Application

- Practical harmony for bassists

- Essential skills development:

- Sight reading

- Chord progressions

- Musical forms (Blues, AABA, AABC)

- Basic arranging and composition

- Style-specific approaches:

- Funk

- Bossa Nova

- Latin

- Rock

- Swing

### Listening & Analysis

Using Clark Terry's proven method of "Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate," you'll develop:

- Strategic listening skills

- Style analysis

- Customized listening curriculum

- Learning from master bassists

### Style & Accompaniment

- Genre-specific techniques for:

- Jazz

- Rock

- Pop

- Latin

- Funk

- Equipment settings for different styles

- Groove development

- Pattern recognition and application

### Repertoire Development

- Short-term goal: Two pieces memorized weekly

- Long-term goal: 100+ pieces annually

- Focus on gig-ready material across multiple genres

- Regular performance opportunities

### Practice & Progress

Each week includes:

- Detailed practice assignments

- Progress tracking via Google Drive

- Comprehensive materials

- Technical exercises

- Repertoire

- Recordings

- Practice logs

### Improvisation

- Basic improvisation techniques for all styles

- Creative expression development

- Solo construction

- Note: Dedicated jazz improvisation courses available

### Ensemble Skills

- Groove, Feel and Dynamic control

- Interaction with rhythm section

- Communication with other instruments

- Comping techniques

- Band leadership skills

### Professional Development

- Recording and video production

- Biography writing

- Repertoire list development

- Stage presence coaching

- Music business introduction

## Learning Approach

Every lesson combines:

1. Hands-on playing

2. Recording and analysis

3. Personalized feedback

4. Goal-oriented progress tracking

Jazz Improvisation Course

Music Teacher’s Hours

https://www.musicteachernotes.com/availability-calendar/QKN6B

## Overview

Welcome to a comprehensive course in jazz improvisation, open to all skill levels from beginners to advanced players. Through a hands-on, engaging approach, you'll develop your improvisational skills using music you enjoy across multiple styles - jazz, rock, funk, fusion, and more. Each student receives a customized curriculum based on their unique goals and abilities.

For beginners, we'll start with familiar tunes and accessible methods to build your confidence in improvisation. More advanced players will be challenged to expand their existing skills and explore new territory.

## Core Areas of Study

### Musical Expression & Sound Development

- Master various articulations (legato, staccato) to enhance expressiveness

- Develop your unique voice through timbral exploration

- Apply techniques across multiple styles (swing, Latin, funk, etc)

- Build style-specific vocabulary and phrasing

### Music Theory & Harmony

- Practical application of harmony in various jazz idioms:

- Dixieland, Swing, Bebop, Avant-garde, Fusion, Modal, etc

- Essential skills development:

- Sight reading

- Chord progressions

- Musical forms (Blues, AABA, AABC)

- Basic arranging and composition

- Style-specific approaches (Funk, Bossa, Swing, etc)

### Listening & Analysis

Using Clark Terry's proven method of "Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate," you'll develop:

- Strategic listening skills

- Style recognition and analysis

- Personalized listening curriculum based on your goals

- Ability to learn from master musicians

### Repertoire Development

Build a professional-level repertoire through:

- Short-term goal: Two new pieces memorized weekly

- Long-term goal: 100+ pieces learned annually

- Focus on gig-ready material in Swing, Latin, Funk, and other styles

- Regular performance opportunities

### Practice & Assessment

Each week includes:

- Detailed practice assignments

- Progress tracking via shared Google Drive

- Comprehensive materials: exercises, repertoire, recordings

- Regular assessment and feedback

### Performance Skills

- Recording and self-assessment techniques

- Live performance strategies

- Stage presence development

- Professional documentation of progress

### Ensemble Skills

- Interaction with rhythm section

- Communication with other instruments

- Comping techniques

- Band leadership skills

### Professional Development

- Recording and video production guidance

- Biography and promotional materials

- Repertoire list development

- Stage presence coaching

- Business networking strategies

## Course Materials

- Your instrument

- Recording device

- Access to Google Drive (provided)

- Practice journal (recommended)

## Learning Approach

Every lesson combines:

1. Practical skill development

2. Recording and analysis

3. Personalized feedback

4. Goal-oriented progress tracking

This comprehensive approach ensures you'll develop not just as an improviser, but as a complete musician ready for professional performance opportunities.

Contact me for a consultation to discuss your goals and create your personalized curriculum.

This comprehensive approach ensures you'll develop not just as a bassist, but as a complete musician ready for any musical situation.

Contact me to schedule your complimentary first lesson and begin your musical journey.

Tino D’Agostino

sdagostino@berklee.edu

6179054074

14 Fessenden Road, Arlington, MA, USA

## Pricing

**Base Rate:** $100/hour

**Package Deals:**

- 5-Lesson Pack

- 10% discount

- $90 per lesson

- Total: $450

- 10-Lesson Pack

- 15% discount

- $85 per lesson

- Total: $850

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Conducting at Carnegie Hall

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A Sample of Walking Bass Lines Lessons. Also featured on” Bass Magazine”. Video production By Gallo Production

performed with

Andrea Bocelli
Cionfoli
Cattaneo
Vicenza Symphonic Orchestra
Victor Wooten
Verdi Philharmonic
Willy Frank Jazz Orchestra
on RAI (Public Italian Television)

teachers

Giuseppe Mirra
Amedeo Tommasi
Oscar Stagnaro
Bruce Gertz
Hal Crook

tours

Steve Hunt Quintet
Jim Kelly Trio

degrees

Bachelor’s Degree in Performance, Summa Cum Laude, Berklee College of Music in Boston
Masters In Education at Cambridge College
Degree in Pedagogy and Didactic teaching Methods in Florence

AWARDS

Berklee Bass Department Chair Award

Best Bass Player Award recipient - First National Bass Competition, Pesaro

I Migliori Award, Pirnadello Lyceum 2013 Honor Awards

published

World Guitar’s Bass Player,
Bassics (USA)
Bass Guitar (UK)

produced

SPAJAZZY

In 1998, he recorded and produced his first album as soloist, composer and arranger, featuring Mike Stern and Jim Kelly with the jazz band he co-founded with Sergio Bellotti, Spajazzy.

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