“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”

My name is Tony Dekhanov, a Russian immigrant who hopes to inspire musical students of all ages to pursue their dreams and aspirations. I come from a broken and abusive home, and I want to impact other people in the same way my band director impacted me. I plan to teach High School Band or Orchestra, and after that hopefully get my Master’s and eventually lead a university Wind Ensemble.

Nothing is more important to me, than creating a safe environment where students can both prosper musically, but feel at home in the band community.