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About Zachary D'Alessio
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Expertise
I can provide answers to several instrument-related questions regarding the flute, guitar, bass guitar, double-bass, cello , violin, viola, drum set, trombone - all variations, bassoon, and piano . I have had at least a one year's experience on all instruments mentioned above. Although I am only eighteen years of age, my future career is in music. I now attend the School of Music at East Carolina University for Composition and Theory, and a double major for Music Education.

Experience
My experience regards questions from all types of music. My weaknesses are mainstream media concerning new age music such as pop, country, and rap. I will listen through soundtrack, alternative, rock, metal, orchestra, classical and so on. I have played the electric bass guitar for eight years, the double bass for almost 2 years now, and the electric and acoustic guitar for 4 years. I started on the flute in sixth grade just to give it a try, and didn't like it all that much, but I do recognize it's major role in all types of music. In seventh, eighth grade, and some of nineth grade, I played the Bassoon. I love it, however, it's expensive reed costs and hard-to-find bassoon rentals prevented me from pursuing it any longer. I switched to trombone and sat first chair in the Honors Wind Ensemble 2 months after learning how to play the instrument from self-taught methods. I have played all variations of the trombone; trigger, double-trigger, and bass trombones included. I tried valve trombone, but I never really expanded in playing experience. I have played the violin and cello on the side, by requesting my high school orchestra teacher if I could borrow the instruments and try to learn them on my own. I tried for about a year on both instruments. I dance around with the keys of the piano in our house, although I don't know much about how to play it, I do use it to write or perform the thoughts in my head when it comes to my own musical compositions. It's where I start. I am not that good at the drums, it may be my coordination sucks, but I try. I do incorporate it's important rhythmic role into the music I write, and do my best to include the best sound from it as possible.

Education/Credentials
High school education... Almost graduated. This'll change when this semester ends, and I can say I have my diploma.

Past/Present Clients
I have provided bass guitar lessons to several people in the area. I also work at the Music and Arts Center, a company that is recognized as the string, brass, wood wind, and percussion half of Guitar Center.

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Subject	Date Asked	Expert

Euphomium red rot	5/1/2009	Kenneth
Q: I own a 3 valve Yamaha euphonium that I bought new three years ago. In several places, mainly along ... A: From your description, it dosen't sound like you have a serious problem, just some cosmetic ...
piccolo	4/12/2009	The Professor
Q: when was the piccolo invented? A: A quick search online brought up the following information and, from the source of the material, it ...
Cellos and Composer Biographies	4/9/2009	The Professor
Q: I have several years experience with piano, guitar, and trombone. I've never had to shop for an ... A: You might find that a local individual might be selling a cello via craigslist.org at a fair price. ...
Buying Used Cellos	4/8/2009	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I'm shopping around for a used, full-sized cello. What sort of things should I be looking for as to ... A: I'm sorry I hadn't gotten back to you earlier. I had left my computer back at the university, as I ...
Cellos and Composer Biographies	4/8/2009	The Professor
Q: I have several years experience with piano, guitar, and trombone. I've never had to shop for an ... A: There are a few immediate possibilities to consider when looking for a beginner full-size cello. You ...
Bariton	2/9/2009	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: Wanting to buy a better instrument i came across this one : Bohland &fuchs type egerl. 3cyl. My ... A: I'm sorry that it has taken so long to get back to your question. I've simply been quite swamped ...
Andrew Schroetter cello	1/27/2009	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I was given an Andrew Schroetter cello during high school (1974) and am wondering what its value is ... A: I really wish I could help you here. Although I have extensive experience in music theory and music ...
Brass baritone	1/17/2009	Kenneth
Q: I just bought a Conn baritone with removable horn. I would like to take a "crease" out of the horn ... A: There are a whole lot of specialized tools and a lot of know-how involved in brass instrument dent ...
Getzen Cornet	12/28/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I am trying to find out what the value of a Getzen Cornet would be - I think it was the Capri Model, ... A: I really wish I could help you out, but I just really can't appraise instruments for people. Not ...
piezoelectric pickup for double bass	12/25/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: Three years ago I installed a Fishman PB-100 pickup on my double bass.The pick-up elements are ... A: You're in luck. I just helped my room mate with installing some new pickups on his upright. We ...
trumpet quality and age	11/8/2008	Kenneth
Q: We just purchased a silver Bach TR300 trumpet, serial number G52124, and said to be in "excellent" ... A: A Bach TR300 is a good instrument, so you should be fine as long as it was represented accurately on ...
Vintage contrabassoon Oscar Adler	10/23/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I have huge vintage contrabassoon Oscar Adler in good condition. Serial number 1049. Bell silver ... A: I'll do my best to give you a hand and provide you with any information that I can, but appraisals ...
Which is harder, singing or playing an instrument?	10/1/2008	John W. Watson
Q: My friend and I have been having a recurring debate over which is harder--singing or playing an ... A: JB- Thanks for your question! It's a great one!! It took me awhile to think about it. I think that ...
Bassoon plastic or wood what is the better choice	9/21/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: my sons used the school bassoon for the last few years. now we going to buy him his own bassoon. my ... A: Great question, mate. Well, you have your pro's and con's here for each type. Wood pros: 1. Wood ...
Selmer Soloist Alto Sax	9/6/2008	Kenneth
Q: I have a recently re-corked 3 yr old Sax Model #ASOL300 Serial # AK089AS that I am looking to ... A: We are not able to give appraisals in this forum. However, you would be able to get a pretty good ...
trombone ding	8/26/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: Zack, how can i tell if a nickle size ding on the middle of the flare of the trombone will affect ... A: Beyond a professional level, it shouldn't distort the sound. The denting of a horn's flare doesn't ...
Double Bass setup	8/7/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I have recently bought my 1st double bass and am excited about getting started learning to play it. ... A: Well, although I have played the bass a lot, I have never set it up myself. I'd leave it to the ...
BALIOL CELLO	7/29/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I have two cellos that I have recently bought off ebay. one 2 years ago as a starting instrument, ... A: I'm sorry, I can't help you with the price. I'm not here to appraise instruments, sorry. Ask the ...
Cello flip	7/29/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I am a student and hopefully will be starting cello lessons at my new school, the only problem is, ... A: I'm glad you came to me regarding your question. Like you, I learned the electric bass left handed ...
melodica	7/22/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: i was trying to get an idea of the value of a honher melodica piano 26.... grey metal with off white ... A: I'm sorry for my late reply, however I believe this is out of my area of expertise and cannot answer ...
bass guitar	6/18/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I play an acoustic bass guitar for some years now.I've got a problem that a lot of bass playing ... A: It's very common for people to obtain black fingers from playing on new strings. I don't know why, ...
Cello - Knilling Klaus Geisler 174F	6/3/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I've recently purchased this above instrument for my wife, but can find very little information ... A: Are you 100% positive that it was a 174F? I haven't heard of a model like the "Celiobaumeister" ...
Piccolo	6/3/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I have a piccolo which is basically new. There is no name on it but has a 32 stamped on it. The ... A: Hm. Yeah, this is pretty interesting. If you could provide a picture of your piccolo, that'd be ...
Euphoniums	5/29/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: What does the 4th valve on a 4-valve compensating euphonium actually do? A: The fourth valve in the euphonium provides a drop in pitch by 5 half-steps. Mostly, musicians will ...
Restring a right-handed bass?	5/20/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I'm a newcomer to playing the bass, but the thing is I have a right-handed bass and I'm left handed. ... A: I'm so sorry about my late reply. I had been so busy and over loaded with work. In order for me to ...
Restring a right-handed bass	5/20/2008	The Professor
Q: I'm a newcomer to playing the bass, but the thing is I have a right-handed bass and I'm left handed. ... A: Just to keep things clear, I'll specify which hands do what on right-handed and left-handed bass, so ...
octave mandolin	4/14/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: do you know what the difference between an octive mandolin and a traditional eight string mandolin? A: I'm sorry. Although I've played a little bit of mandolin here and there, I hadn't had the chance to ...
tunes	4/9/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: I have taken up the euphonium again after a long absence from it. I have been practicing on my own ... A: Sorry about my late reply. Buzzing usually just comes along with playing, but whenever I'd drive to ...
Trombones	2/28/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: Well......my trombone is really dinged up. The brass is coming off and its not very appealing. Is it ... A: Yeah, you can actually get them repaired. My trombone, which was my great grandfather's trombone ...
viola	2/21/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: i am interested in playing a viola. i know nothing about playing instruments or reading music. i ... A: Although I have not played viola myself, perhaps I can shed some light on where you may purchase a ...
mandolins	2/10/2008	Zachary D'Alessio
Q: what is the difference between a regular mandolin and a resonator mandolin: such as differt parts, ... A: First off, I'd like to apologize about the lack of punctuality in my response. I've had email ...
don t know what it is	7/17/2007	The Professor
Q: everything is wood, 7 inch thick abot 14 inches long 3 guitar strings, 11 pegs to hit string inside ... A: Based on the description you provided, gathering the given details along with some searching and ...
M. J. Kalashen horn	7/3/2007	The Professor
Q: Recently my husbands employee came across a horn with the inscription "M. J. Kalashen New York 132" ... A: That inscription is likely of either the maker or original owner; New York being where it was made ...
Mandolins	11/30/2006	The Professor
Q: I am thinking of learning to play the mandolin. I have no previous music experience. What is the ... A: The mandolin is a great instrument and one can really enjoy playing it. It is a very comfortable ...
I need an electric and I am not sure witch one to get.	8/31/2006	John W. Watson
Q: I can play guitar pretty well. I have been playing an acoustic guitar for about 5 and a half years ... A: Kenny- Thanks for your question! First off, let me address the fact that an electric isn't ...
Tuba players	11/10/2004	Ron Lettofsky
Q: Where can I find some CD's that feature tuba solos? It seems most music is brass ensambles with the ... A: Chris, Here's some places to look... http://www.chisham.com/buys/recordings.html ...
French Horn	5/4/2004	Ron Lettofsky
Q: Why is the french horn considered a woodwind instrument and a brass instrument? Could you possibly ... A: Sorry, no articles, but... The french horn is a brass instrument. It is constructed and played just ...
guitars	1/9/2002	John W. Watson
Q: There's an old joke - how can you tell a great bottle of wine from a good one? The price. I'm ... A: Good joke and true! :-) Just as with trumpets (I'm a trumpeter myself), there's a large difference ...
identifying a horn	11/10/2001	Danny S. Vinson
Q: I have been given an old horn, which I think may be a French horn, but I'm not sure. The mouthpiece ... A: Jerry, From your description that instrument is, undoubtedly, a mellophone. This instrument ...
trombone	9/10/2001	Danny S. Vinson
Q: I am doing a viva voce for my Music exams on Wednesday and I was wondering if you could tell me how ... A: Lauraine, It is hard for me to tell from your question exactly what it is that you need to know. ...

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