The Fiore Method
At Fiore Music all of our instructors teach with a modern approach to contemporary music. Rather than excessive emphasis on mass produced instructional books, we instruct students in a way to prepare them for playing modern styles including, but not limited to:
*Rock
*Jazz
*Country
*Blues
*Latin
*Folk
Skills taught at Fiore Music include:
*Music Theory
*Technique
*Scales and Modes
*Rudiments
*Chart Reading
*Improvisation
*Style and Feel
*Practice Discipline
One of the most important parts of our teaching is allowing the students to learn the songs of their choice. This promotes them to become self motivating and we have found students feel more fulfilled when playing what they like.
Once the students achieve a level of competance on their instrument, they are placed into bands with their fellow students. We encourage the students to name their own bands and choose their own song lists.
After the bands learn enough songs to perform we then provide concerts at local venues for them to showcase their talent in front of live crowds.
Finally, once the bands begin composing their own original songs (with assitance from Fiore Music instructors) they record and produce their own CD in house at Fiore Music.
Guitar & Bass Lessons
Company owner Vinny Dappio is still the primary guitar and bass instructor at Fiore Music. He has been playing music since he was 8 years old and has been performing and teaching professionally since he was 16. Vinny is an alumni of the University of Central Florida, Daytona State College, Spruce Creek High School, Silver Sands Middle School and Spruce Creek Elementary.
As Spruce Creek High School's sole jazz guitarist from 1997-1999 he was a member of 5 different Big Bands and Combos that won many awards including State Superior rankings, Grand Champions of The Peach Bowl Festival, and a 2 week international tour of France and Spain. Vinny was also 1 of only 2 students to pass the 1999 Advanced Placement Music Theory state exam.
While at University of Central Florida, Vinny went on to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Here he was also the chapter Vice President of Psi Chi, The National Honor Society of Psychology. He is currently still an active lifetime member. He also conducted graduate level field research under Dr. Steve Berman specializing in Conflict Resolution. Vinny currently continues to conduct research in junction with UCF and Dr. Berman in the field of Music Therapy.
Rates:
30 minute lesson $26
60 minute lesson $42
Drum Lessons
Fiore Music's primary drum instructor is Tony Hamilton. Tony has been working with the company for almost 3 years now and has been rapidly building a great reputation as one of the best musicians and instructors in the area.
Tony is also an alumni of Spruce Creek High School, Silver Sands Middle School and Spruce Creek Elementary. He has been performing on the drums since he was 7 years old and began playing professionally in Big Bands at 14. Tony was also involved in Spruce Creek's Jazz Band from 1994-1998 and won countless awards including Grand Champions of the Peach Bowl Festival, State Superior rankings, and the Louis Armstrong Award.
After high school Tony went on to do an 8 year run with the United States Navy Band where he was a member of the Pacific Fleet Admiral Staff. While in the Navy, Tony toured the world performing in rock bands, big bands, and show bands in over 30 countries.
Rates:
30 minute lesson $25
60 minute lesson $40
Voice Lessons
Fiore Music currently has 2 voice teachers.
Gus Colarusso is the advanced voice instructor. He has been performing with bands in the central Florida area for over 10 years now. Notably with the progressive band Intension from 2002-2006. Gus has a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Education from Rhode Island College.
Rates:
30 minute lesson $23
Brittany Clark is the beginner/children's voice instructor. Brittany is a local alumni of New Smyrna Beach High School where she was a member of the award winning NSB Chorus for four years. She is also a graduate of The International Academy.
Rates:
30 minute lesson $15
60 minute lesson $25
Band Instruction
Fiore Music now also offers instruction to full bands. Mostly composed of our students, we arrange weekly 1 hour rehearsals for student bands. The students are then coached by Fiore instructors and assistants in learning and practicing songs, as well as in composing and recording original songs. A monthly concert is hosted at a local venue where all of the bands have an opportunity to perform before a live audience.
Band instruction is open to the general public, but it is offered to students of Fiore instructors at a discounted rate.
Rates:
60 minute session (Fiore student) $10
60 minute session (non student) $15
Instrument Rental
We offer equipment rentals to our students at very reasonable weekly rates.
Rates:
Acoustic Guitar $3/week
Electric Guitar $5/week
Electric Bass $7/week
Practice Amp $3/week
Drum Set $20/week