DMI DeBiaso Music Instruction

Name: DMI DeBiaso Music Instruction
Address: Amherst, NY, 14228-2001
Rating: 5.00

5.0(2)

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Buffalo, NY & Online

About

Individualized instruction. Students are not taught what is not needed. Instructor has 40 plus years of professional on-stage experience with various showgroups and pinnacle was three (3) years at Caesar's Palace Pocono Resorts as musical director. Currently volunteers as music director/worship leader/pianist for local Baptist church. Teach practical technical skills and how to play solo or in ensemble groups. All styles except gangsta rap due to its pervasive negativity, misogynistic undertones and approval of violence. Use software programs FL Studio 12 and Quick score Elite MIDI edition to emphasize various concepts. Online instruction available at discretion of instructor via Zoom

I love it when a student "gets it." That means that all his or her work has come to fruition and they have advanced in their learning. My next task is to take them just a little bit further and conquer the next hurdle. Mine is the only studio that practices "Teach the Teacher" every tenth lesson. The student prepares a lesson and teaches the teacher. Some students love it, others hate it.

Highlights

Hired 8 times

1 employee

21 years in business

Serves Buffalo, NY

Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Paypal

Specialties

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

Photos and videos

Reviews

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sha P.

he is very understandable and does a good job of teaching my kids.

November 02, 2025

Lilly M.

He is a very nice and soft-spoken teacher. He plays keyboard well. Would recommend him.

October 04, 2018

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

I evaluate his or her prior knowledge and skill abilities, then I determine what a favorite song is they may want to learn to play. Next they fill out an application and I assign a username and password for the MTH website. If they wish to learn to read music, I will start them in one of the commercial courses, of course, I also have specialized instructional materials. If they do not want to learn to read, I will teach simple songs they can play by rote.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Berklee College of Music courses, practical knowledge and experience in Las Vegas show group - three (3) years as music director, currently worship leader/pianist for local Baptist church

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

Half hour. $25.00 Forty-five minutes $30.00 One hour. $45.00 Monthly block - one 45 minute lesson/week $110.00

How did you get started teaching?

I noticed that some other studios were engaging in what I find to be highly unethical behavior in that the student would be made to repeat a method book instead of being advanced to the next level. A friend wanted to learn piano and liked the way I taught.

What types of students have you worked with?

A housewife, a couple of college students, children six to fifteen years old, a man 62 years old, and a current student with learning disabilities.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

One of my vocal students not only learned how to sing better, she also gained enough confidence to be able to sing "Do You Have Room" at our church's Christmas service.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Make sure that there is a definite course of study. Ideally it should address your deficiencies and be individualized. Some teachers will just show you various You Tube videos by different instructors. Ask to see a curriculum listing. There should also be a written contract between you and your instructor.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

My previous teacher moved away. Can your course of instruction resume where I left off? Can you show me enough to enable me to play with a group or ensemble in six months? I have trouble reading ledger line notes. Can you help with this?

Services offered

Piano

Music Theory

Synthesizer

Singing