Frederick Capitelli Music
About
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Lessons on: Voice, Guitar, Piano / Keyboard, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright/ Electric Bass, 5 String and Tenor Banjo, Mandolin, Accordion, Drums, & Bells
658 W. Indiantown rd. #210 Jupiter fl. 33458
call: 561 575-0576
Frederick Capitelli started taking instruction in music at the age of 5. By the time he was 9, he composed his first score. At the age of 10, Frederick Capitelli performed at Carnegie Hall as soloist for his church choir.
In the 1960's Frederick backed up opened for Diana Ross, Jimmy Paige,Eric Clapton, Gary Puckett, Young Rascals and Mountain to name a few. In the 1970's Frederick performed as guitarist for Vito and the Salutations. Their hit records were "Gloria" and "Unchained Melody". At this point in time the group performed along side with The Angels, The Drifters, Chantels, The Capris, The Flamingos, and The Shirelles to name a few.
In 1972, at the age of 19, Frederick Capitelli founded the Central Queens School of Music & Dance. In his career with Central Queens School, Fred directed and produced over 40 music and dance recitals and 100's of performances for charity. Frederick also has conducted various student and professional orchestras.
Central Queens School of Music & Dance was known in the industry as the best complete school in New York in both the Music and Dance departments.
In 1989, Frederick relocated to Jupiter, Fl and founded Frederick Capitelli Music & Dancewear. Inc. Frederick has directed over 100's of Broadway Musicals(excerpts), which were performed all around Palm Beach County.
Frederick Capitelli executive produced and composed the music and underscore of the indie film"Redemption"in 2004. Redemption won "Best Thriller" in the New York International Film Festival and in the UK best "Music Score "
He also produced four seasons on the I channel [ Pax T.V. ] his T.V. show: The Oz Road Tour reality series and one season on C.B.S. The Oz Road Tour Showcase which show cased both professional [ Mike Pinera: Blues Image & Iron Butterfly lead guitarist ] Grand Master Flash, Sister Hazel along with amateurs throughout Florida and around the country.
With his professional expertise, Frederick Capitelli has coached and prepared students for successful auditions to the Middle & High School of the Arts, Berklee Music College,Manhatten School of Music, New York University, University of Miami, Juilliard etc......
Frederick Capitelli through years of training, teaching and experience has mastered the artistic language of music
It is not a job to me ....Music is part of me, and many of my students feel the same. They become musicians as their trade like; opening their own music schools and stores eg: The Music Zoo based out of NY. / Teachers in the school systems around the country and musicians that play engagements...and on recordings... etc...