Private Lessons:
Piano,Vocal Drums, Guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Recorder: All students are given a well-rounded program of
instruction with training in repertoire, note reading, theory, musicianship, ear training, sight reading, technique and performance.
For those interested in performance, composition or theory, extra attention is devoted to these areas. Advanced students
work on instrumentation and orchestration and assist in preparing for recitals utilitizing orchestral backgrounds. Marcy has
developed a unique approach that enables students to learn at an exceptionally fast pace in a nurturing, fun, enthusiastic
Music Company", an actual band that is formed to play rock and roll and broadway pieces including drums, lead and rhythm
guitar, bass, percussion, piano, electric piano,vocal with harmonization. The Academy performs two large shows per year.
The most focused students are asked to join "Music Company. Students are a mixture of those pursuing
music scholarships, students with a love of music for fun, parents seeking aid for children with learning disabilities, and
adults for enjoyment, stress relief, or seeking to improve cognitive skills.
Tuition
and Payment:Tuition payments
are expected in advance, on the first lesson day of week for the week in advance. Payments may be made in cash or by check.
Your canceled checks are your receipts. If preferred, payments made be made on a bi-weekly or monthly
basis, paid on the first lesson of the payment period.
The level and age of the student determines the length of the lesson. Lesson length increases as the student progresses.
Several types of plans are offered.
Plan 1- Ages 2 to 4 : 30 minute weekly customized lessons in the studio, $40 per 30 minutes. Lessons
paid weekly in advance, one or two times per week.
Plan 2 - Ages
5+: 60-90 minute weekly lessons in the studio, paid
weekly in advance. $40 per 30 minutes, $50 per 45 minutes, $60 per hour , $100 for 90
minutes. All lessons are customized, and lessons are available 1,2 or 3 times per week. A15% discount is given for a second sibling or spouse, 10% for siblings thereafter.
Boca Raton lesson tuition: Travel charge of $5 - $10.00 is
added to lessons in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Pompano, Deerfield Beach based on location of student in relation to the home
studio.
Weekend
lessons: Available twice per month in Boca, limited availability twice per month in Sarasota. Same price schedule.
Music
Company: Students between the ages of 4 and 20 are eligible to participate in Music Company and must be able to attend
rehearsals two Saturdays per month in Sarasota (3:30 to 4:30 Junior Company, 4:30 to 5:30 Senior Company, "Chill",
5:30 - 6:30) Costs are $100 per month for Senior Company, $60 per month Junior Company. Junior Company has weekly practices
as well, alternating Mondays and Fridays 5:30 - 6:30. Costs is $40 per practice per week.
The Child Prodigy
Series: Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:15PM. $100 per month paid at the start of the first class. Students may join at any time.
Classes held at Piano Distributors on S. Tamiami Trail South of Stickney Point on West side of road in The Child Prodigy Studio.
Studio Locations:
Private lessons held in Studios in Palmer Ranch in Sarasota. Child Prodigy Series Group lessons held at Piano Distributors
in South Sarasota. Boca Raton lessons held at studio in Mission Bay Boca Raton or your home.
Cancellation policy: One week's notice for rescheduling lessons is required. Lessons are
paid for upfront on the day of the first lesson of the week. It is important to give notice in order to allow for a rescheduled
time, as time slots are scarce due to the large existing base of students. Marcy works with students to be flexible with school
schedules for children, and work schedules for adults. However, if students cancel without proper notice consistently, the
cost of the lesson will be charged.
