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A Prelude To The Classics Music Academy Of Performing Arts & Music Therapy Boca Raton & Sara All lessons customized to the learning style of the student. For lessons by Marcy click:
www.apreludetotheclassics.com

Top rated Piano Performing Arts Academy in S. Florida : Boca Raton & Sarasota. Top credentials. Ages 2 to adult. Beginner to advanced. Tutoring for college, auditions to college and top music schools. Classical competitions, rock groups.
Served areas
  • Boca Raton, Florida & Sarasota, Florida
Highlights and features
  • Custom Piano lessons based on students learning style and those girted and on the Spectrum with lear
Associations and certifications
  • Graduate Hartt College of Music, Piano Performance, NYU School of Performing Arts
  • Performed Metro NYC, Accompanied NJ School of Ballet, Taught NYC High School of Performing Arts
Services
The Child Prodigy Series ("CPS" ) is a nurturing and instructional music program that is geared toward preschoolers, ages 2-6. The program provides an early start to note reading, rhythm, and playing the piano. The program fosters the ability to easily segue into private instruction on the piano, vocal, guitar, or drums.
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A Prelude To The Classics Music Academy of Performing Arts sponsors The Sonata/Sonatina Competition for Piano in April annually in Sarasota and Boca Raton at Steinway. Anyone from any music studio may attend. Please submit your registration early, but no later than February annually. Contestants will be judged based on: difficulty of piece, expression, technique, phrasing, use of pedal, memorization, notes, repeats, and professionalism. Arrive 30 minutes prior to your time. Youngest category will compete first.
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Marcy Gilroy (Greer)
Marcy Gilroy (Greer)
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Classically trained former concert pianist. Performed NYC, Accompanied NJ School of Ballet, Taught NYC High School of Performing Arts, site of filming of movie FAME. Faculty Florida Atlantic University: Graduate and Undergraduate Music Theory, and Applied Piano.
BA, MBA, EJD. Hartt College of Music, Piano Performance, NYU School of Performing Arts.
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Maya Zidziunas
Feb 10, 2022
Miss Marcy is absolutely the best piano teacher you could ever find for your child. Besides being very knowledgeable and professional, she knows how to manage and encourage children to learn and do their best. She is patient, caring, kind, and sweet with her students. She is also a pleasure to work with as a parent! The recitals she plans are spectacular. Outstanding all around! We love Miss Marcy!
Kevin Ellerbrock
Jan 24, 2022
If you are serious about wanting your child to learn how to play piano the right way and play well, Miss Marcy is the teacher to have. All kids in her studio learn classical music and perform regularly. My 12-year old son has been taking lessons from Miss Marcy since he was 5. His knowledge of music theory, ability to pick up a piece of music and play it, and his performance skills are amazing. Recently, my young daughter (4 years) started lessons with Miss Marcy and she is already reading music and playing pieces on her own.

Miss Marcy has her students participate in "notebee" which teaches music theory and perform their musical pieces on a regular basis. So important. Please note, she also knows how to work well with kiddos who are 2e and piano is one of the musical instruments that really helps students with disabilities such as ADHD, ASD, etc. She is a must!
Vanessa Bell
Jan 20, 2022
Absolutely love Miss Marcy. Recital yesterday was outstanding. All the kids had a chance to show off their talents. The kids and adults connected with friends that we haven't seen for a couple of years due to COVID. Enjoyed the day from beginning to end. I would highly recommend Miss Marcy if you are looking for a piano teacher, she is so much more. Her special connection with each child is obvious. All her students love her.
Lilienne Pierre Louis
Jan 19, 2022
My family has been with Ms. Marcy for about 8 yrs now! She is the epitome of what a great teacher should be; she is talented, knowledgeable, compassionate, and brings out the the best out of her students. The growth in our children under her musical guidance has been superb! If you're looking for a great piano teacher, she is IT!
Cheryl Ellerbrock
Oct 26, 2021
If you are looking for the BEST piano teacher for children to learn how to play the piano correctly and grow up to really know piano performance and music theory then look no further! Ms. Marcy is simply an amazing educator who can reach and teach all learners, including those who are neurodiverse. The children who attend her studio learn to think for themselves, learn to analyze and compose music, and play very technical pieces to precision. She is a must!
Vanessa Paquette
May 13, 2021
Marcy has been teaching Lucas, now 8 years old, for 3 years. She has brought him from a boy that could not play a single note who lived in a home where no-one played the piano to a boy that has placed 3rd in two international competitions. Her innovate style of teaching where she makes learning not only challenging but fun takes her students to another level.

I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for Lucas. Because of Miss Marcy Lucas is already an accomplished classically trained pianist who absolutely adores his piano teacher.
Shirley Frappier
Jun 19, 2020
My two daughters have been receiving the best quality of piano classes from Ms. Marcy. My oldest, started piano at 4 with another teacher and although I felt she had talent I didn't see any real progress for over two years. I decided to switch her and I was blessed to find Ms. Marcy. Ms. Marcy took my daughter to a whole different level in less than 6 months.

She went from playing kiddie tunes to classical complicated pieces. A big plus is that my daughter adores her. Ms. Marcy is patient yet firm, very polite, sweet, motherly, disciplined, and very goal oriented. My daughter loves for music has grown due to Ms. Marcy's approach and deep knowledge. Everywhere my daughter goes she is known for her amazing piano talent that could have not been polished without Ms. Marcy. My youngest is only 5 and she already loves piano and looks forward to every class. I highly recommend A Prelude to the Classics.
Jaimie
Mar 26, 2012
Miss Marcy is without a doubt the top music instructor I have ever seen! She is patient, yet enable my so to work to his full potential, something I have yet to do, despite how gifted he is. She works with each student on their level, and her students rise to the challenge. Her performances are like being at a Broadway Show! I am so fortunate to have found Miss Marcy.
Joanna Larussa
My son Max has been taking lessons with Miss Marcy for 5 years. He is now 13 and recently was given a full scholarship to Interlochen Music Camp for piano based on Miss Marcy's outstanding teaching skills. She is talented herself, and always finds a way to teach her students in ways they understand and can excel. She teaches at a gifted level and fast paced yet is nurturing and enthusiastic and totally fun.

Her music theory skills and repertoire is equally outstanding. She excited my son to practice the piano. I have never met a teacher like Miss Marcy. She has a unique style of teaching which results in top technique and playing and her students love her. I would highly recommend Miss Marcy.