Dominic Fante
Drums, percussion, drumset
Dominic Fante is a 29 year-old drummer and percussionist from Denver, CO with over sixteen years of performance and recording experience involving orchestral percussion, hand percussion, and drum set. He has attended master classes at Berklee College of Music taught by such legends as Mike Mangini, John Blackwell, and Richard Flanagan, and has taught private and group lessons for all ages in Colorado for the last six years. Along with earning a degree in music, stage, and media production from Colorado State University, Dominic has spent his formative years playing in university drumlines, orchestras, and nationally-touring bands of multiple genres. He also has a wide catalog of recorded music, some of which has been licensed for television and digital ads.
Dominic seeks to encourage the artist within by helping students tap into their excitement and passion for music throughout their journey, and by building confidence through consistent review, practice, and improvement of technique. He emphasizes patience and positive affirmation in his teaching style, as well as promoting progress and excellence over perfection. Regardless of their age or skill levels, Dominic strives to show his students how to power through setbacks and personal resistance, and believes that their breakthrough is his breakthrough.
Classes taught by Dominic:
Private Lessons (all ages): drums, percussion, drumset