LaGrande Music Services

Original Music • Live Entertainment • Private Instruction

LaGrande Music Services

Compose. Perform. Teach.

Three sides of one musical life.

Dave LaGrande is a composer, arranger, orchestrator, musician, and educator with more than two decades of professional experience. After nearly fifteen years in Nashville as a touring and recording musician, he continues to collaborate remotely and in person with clients around the world. Whether composing for film, television, animation, dance, or live productions, performing professionally, or working one-on-one with students, his goal remains the same: create meaningful musical experiences through thoughtful collaboration and craftsmanship. His work has taken him to 49 U.S. states, internationally throughout Europe and the Caribbean, and to creative collaborations with clients around the world. Available for remote collaboration worldwide.

Composition & Arranging

Original music, orchestration, and arranging for screen, stage, recordings, live productions, and visual media.

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Live Performance

Piano and saxophone for weddings, private events, venues, corporate functions, and special productions.

Booking Options

Private Music Lessons

In-person and online instruction in piano, saxophone, clarinet, flute, theory, and musicianship.

Lesson Information

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Let’s Connect

Every project begins with a conversation.

Whether you're looking for original music, live performance, private instruction, or simply have a question, I'd love to hear what you're working on.

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Available for remote collaborations and in-person engagements.

Private Music Instruction

Personalized instruction for developing musicians of all ages.

Individual lessons grounded in strong fundamentals and shaped around each student’s experience, interests, and musical goals.

Beginning StudentsSchool Band MusiciansAdult LearnersReturning MusiciansAudition Preparation

Areas of Study

Instrumental, creative, and practical musicianship.

Piano
Saxophone
Clarinet
Beginning Flute
Music Theory
Improvisation & Jazz
Composition & Arranging
Recording & Music Technology

Lessons are offered in person at a home-based teaching studio in the Wellen Park area of South Sarasota County. Online instruction is also available.

Monthly Tuition

Recurring weekly private instruction.

30-Minute Lessons
$160/month
45-Minute Lessons
$220/month
60-Minute Lessons
$300/month

Tuition is collected in advance and reserves a recurring weekly lesson time. Semester tuition is also available.

Student & Parent Perspectives

Instruction adapted to the individual.

Selected comments from former students and families.

Dave made my son feel at ease and developed a clear practice plan to help him improve in an enjoyable and encouraging environment.
KadenParent of a piano student
Dave takes time to understand my goals and structures each lesson around what I want to learn. His approach helps me make steady progress.
Michael M.Adult piano student
My son was close to giving up the saxophone. After only a few lessons with Dave, his interest began to return. Dave is patient and encouraging.
Alison W.Parent of a saxophone student

Reviews were originally submitted through a previous lesson-booking platform. Excerpts have been lightly edited and condensed for clarity and length.

About the Instructor

Professional experience brought into every lesson.

Dave LaGrande, private music instructor
Professional Musician
Composer • Educator
Dave LaGrande working with young musicians in a recording studio
Dave LaGrande performing piano on stage

Dave LaGrande is a music educator, composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and former nationally touring musician with more than 20 years of teaching and professional experience.

His teaching combines strong musical fundamentals with practical musicianship developed through education, performance, recording, arranging, and composition.

Experience Highlights

  • More than 20 years of teaching experience
  • Former public-school band director
  • National and international touring
  • Recording and television appearances
  • Orchestral arranging and composition
  • Scoring for film and animation

Education

Master of Arts in Orchestration for Film, Television and Games University of Chichester
Bachelor of Music Education University of Central Florida
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