Kevin Dugat

“I met Dr. Dugat my freshman year of undergrad. He is by far the most passionate musician and educator out there. He sets goals and expectations that complement your current skills while showing the routines and work it takes to obtain more. Years after graduating, I still look to him for advice and mentorship and I credit his support and dedication to the level of musician and professional I am today.”

“Not only is Dr. Dugat a devoted musician who consistently articulates his passion for his career, he is also an adept music instructor who can effectively teach aspiring musicians to engage in their craft. He implements pedagogy of brass instruments along with other areas of music into his instruction. I gained valuable advice from him that still influences my endeavors as a musician, and is even pertinent to experiences in other parts of my life.”

“I am deeply grateful for Dr. Dugat’s private lessons. He not only taught me music but also the value of self-reflection. His classes were a joy because of his respectful approach and the supportive atmosphere he cultivated. Dr. Dugat demonstrated remarkable flexibility in adapting to my need as a student ensuring I could excel. His mentorship remains a significant inspiration in my life.”

“My junior year of highschool I had the pleasure of getting a few lessons with Mr.Dugat to test if I wanted him to be my teacher going into my senior year. Instantly you could see just how meticulous and hard working he was to be the best he could be. Although even that was nothing compared to his pure passion. His passion, the true driving force behind his excellence, was infectious. As someone who had a different lessons teacher every year, I was excited for the first time to have a new one.

The passion and diligence Mr.Dugat had shown me not only prepared me for my final year of Region etudes and college auditions but it remains with me today in a different walk of life. A true educator doesn’t just make you better in a subject but also in life as a whole.”