“My daughter, Kirsten is a High School Senior in the West Boca Area District. She has been taking percussion lessons from the Tucker Academy since sophomore year where she was a beginner and had no experience playing any percussion instrument.

Over the past few years, I had the opportunity to watch Kirsten progress from a novice to being an advanced percussionist on the marimba, xylophone, vibraphone and timpani. The lessons have also helped build her self-esteem and confidence in handling difficult music pieces.

Overall, it has been a positive experience to see such professionalism, dedication, the excellent tutoring and mentoring the Tucker Academy extends to all the students. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in furthering his or her child’s music education.”
-Shirley Lai-Tong

Private Lessons Taken at the Academy

Professional studio teachers approved by the Academy will teach these lessons. It is very important for students to have the advantage of high quality instruction, as solid foundations are essential. Private instruction is available in the following disciplines.

Piano - Covering the areas of piano performance and music theory, the Classical Piano Course emphasizes the development of the piano technique from Elementary to Advanced level. The course also prepares students to sit examinations conducted by the various Music Examination Boards.

Percussion - the percussion curriculum is broad and can be catered to the specific needs of the student. The most recommended program involves total percussion training (Drum set and world drumming, mallet percussion, concert percussion, and rudimental percussion) although student may choose a focus instrument of their choice.

Flute - The objectives of the flute studio are to learn and appreciate flute repertoire from all periods of music. The goal of every player is to master the techniques of flute playing including tone production, dynamic control, correct fingerings and fingering patterns, articulation styles, intonation tendencies, and corrective measures. Interpretation and expression is also a large focus in order that students may recognize and demonstrate an understanding of interpretive instructions found in music. They also need to recognize and demonstrate an understanding of performance practice styles and conventions pertinent to the music they are playing.

Guitar - The Guitar Course has been progressively graded to make learning to play the guitar easy, enjoyable and effective. Apart from acquiring guitar playing technique through the classical repertoire, private lessons in guitar also cultivates note reading and ensemble playing skills.

Voice - In our Vocal studio, in addition to acoustic singing, you study using a microphone, and amplification system, allowing you to fully control your voice. Our principle is to build the perfect 'instrument', ready to sing whatever, and whenever, you choose, the same as a well tuned grand piano for a concert. You will probably understand, even if youÕre not a musician, that with musical instruments, whether a piano, violin, or flute, you can use them to perform every kind of music. Our students love this methodology, and it helps them choose the perfect road for their talents.

*Private lessons will be available before or after classes, especially to accommodate sibling schedules.

*Private lessons are offered separate from group packages at a rate of $75.00 / Hour or $40.00 / Half hour