Business Details
We founded Music Academy in 2009 after decades of professional performance and instructional experience. Our director, Brian Roughton, began classical guitar studies in 1988 and earned a Master of Music from Yale School of Music in 1997. Since opening our first private studio in 1998, we have grown to serve over 100 students across multiple disciplines. We provide one-on-one instruction in guitar, piano, strings, voice, brass, winds, and percussion for learners aged five to seventy-five. Our faculty includes university-level instructors who maintain active performance and composition careers. We structure each weekly thirty-minute lesson to build technical proficiency while fostering a lifelong appreciation for music.
Our curriculum balances rigorous skill development with personalized pacing to meet individual goals. We host regular public recitals that give students concrete performance experience and measurable progress markers. Our teaching philosophy emphasizes habit formation that leads to lasting success beyond the lesson room. We remain committed to transparent tuition rates and flexible scheduling to accommodate every family's needs. Our studio operates by appointment Monday through Friday, ensuring dedicated attention for each session. We invite you to experience the difference that conservatory-trained mentorship makes in your musical journey.
Our curriculum balances rigorous skill development with personalized pacing to meet individual goals. We host regular public recitals that give students concrete performance experience and measurable progress markers. Our teaching philosophy emphasizes habit formation that leads to lasting success beyond the lesson room. We remain committed to transparent tuition rates and flexible scheduling to accommodate every family's needs. Our studio operates by appointment Monday through Friday, ensuring dedicated attention for each session. We invite you to experience the difference that conservatory-trained mentorship makes in your musical journey.
Highlights and features
- We provide conservatory-trained instruction since 1988.
- Our director holds a Yale Master of Music.
- We have served over 100 students since 1998.
- Our faculty includes university professors since 2014.
- We offer transparent monthly tuition with no contracts.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Our guitar lessons deliver one-on-one instruction tailored to students aged five through seventy-five. Weekly thirty-minute sessions build technical proficiency, music reading, and repertoire across classical and contemporary styles. Students gain performance confidence through regular recitals and a curriculum designed for measurable progress.
Piano Lessons
Our piano lessons provide individualized weekly coaching for beginners through advanced players of all ages. Each thirty-minute lesson emphasizes technique, theory, and expressive artistry using a structured, progressive curriculum. Learners showcase growth at semester recitals while developing lifelong musicianship and disciplined practice habits.
Voice Lessons
Our voice lessons offer personalized vocal training for students aged five to seventy-five in weekly sessions. Thirty-minute lessons focus on breath control, pitch accuracy, and repertoire selection suited to each student's goals. Participants build confidence through regular performance opportunities and a supportive, conservatory-standard learning environment.
String Lessons
Our string lessons deliver expert one-on-one instruction for violin, viola, cello, and bass students. Weekly thirty-minute sessions develop bow technique, intonation, and musicality through a graded repertoire sequence. Students advance steadily with recital preparation and faculty guidance rooted in conservatory pedagogy.
Brass & Wind Lessons
Our brass and wind lessons provide specialized coaching for trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. Each thirty-minute lesson builds embouchure strength, breath support, and technical fluency across diverse musical styles. Learners achieve measurable growth through ensemble opportunities and a curriculum aligned with university standards.
