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A Prelude to the Classics...   Private and Group Music and Piano Lessons for Adults/Children ages 2- adult retirees.
All levels.  Voice, Drums, Guitar, all Stringed Instruments, Recorder, music composition, conducting, and performance.
Top credentials, top performance opportunities.
Call/text:941-266-5847 email: apreludetotheclassics@yahoo.com
  
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Marcy Gilroy

Private Piano Lessons by Marcy - ages 2 to adult. Includes note reading, technique, repertoire, performance, theory, composition, ear training, sight reading. Fast start approach developed by Marcy. Top credentials. Outstanding with both children and adults. Customized to students goals.

The Contemporary Musician: Jazz and Blues Improvisation piano; guitar - electric, acoustic; drums; vocal lessons

The Child Prodigy Series :  Unique Group lessons for preschoolers. Includes child's quality baby grand piano. Ages 2 - 6. Note reading, rhythm, repertoire.  Maximum 12 students per class.

The String Studio - violin, viola, cello, bass, harp  - private, semi private, group. Orchestral groups, performance groups, conducting.

Recorder lessons - private, group, semi private in high energy environment

The Sophisticated Pianist :Adult Group Piano Lessons with Style     

Piano lessons for adults with sophistication. Couples, Singles, Partners, Friends.

Learn the piano in style. Includes cocktails, devine appetizers by Paul Mattison, wit, and piano with style. Classics, Oldies but goodies, holiday songs, classical, easy listening.

"Marcy, Thank you so much for your devotion and support with teaching the kids. 
You have taught my children to love playing a musical instrument and for that I truly thank you!"
Janet Kempton

"Learning to play music was on my “bucket list”, so for my 60th birthday I bought a keyboard. I started with the Easy Play method, but found progress slow.  After just 3 months of lessons with Marcy, I can read music and play scales, along with a wide range of chords. I now have the fundamentals needed to make real progress.  Marcy likes to challenge her students to move forward, but provides ample encouragement.  She makes learning fun, and is highly effective for students of all ages. "  

Sam Swope  5/2010

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A Prelude to the Classics Private and Group Piano and Music Lessons by Marcy 
941-266-5847
Classically trained professional pianist, professional violinist, and professional guitar/drummer interviewing for lessons in Sarasota, Florida. Taking limited number of  piano,violin, all stringed instruments, recorder, drum, guitar/acoustic and electric and voice. All ages, from kids age 2+ to adults. Beginner to Advanced levels. Classical, Pop, Easy listening, New Age, Holiday Songs, Themes from Musicals. Customized lessons for adult piano enjoyment, children's enjoyment, and for serious students interested in pursing a career in  piano performance or composition. Note reading, technique, repertoire, sight reading, ear training, theory, performance, composition, orchestration. Advanced students audition for National Competitions. Three  Recitals per year at Country Club.                                                                                                                                                             

                                  Graduate of Hartt College of Music in Piano Performance 

Performed Metropolitan NYC   

Accompanied New Jersey School of Ballet

Taught NYC High School for Performing Arts (site for filming of movie FAME)

Board Member Asolo Theatre

 Arts and Culture Philanthropic Committees and Chairperson in Sarasota 

Member Florida State Music Teachers Association

Member National Music Teacher Association

Selected to represent Sarasota County by National Association of Professional Women

Assistant Instructors trained in Suzuki, Graduate and Masters Degrees Indiana Music Conversatory, performed through US and local clubs and bands.

                               

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Please call Marcy for lessons 941-266-5847 or email apreludetotheclassics@yahoo.com