Music is theSound of Life

Prelude Music Academy provides high-quality, year-round, at-home instruction on piano, guitar, and other instruments to K-12 students in North Carolina’s Research Triangle.

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Prelude Music Academy

Prelude Music Academy was established in 2011 and provides high-quality year-round instruction to students in grades K-12 residing in Cary, Morrisville, and Apex, North Carolina, and the surrounding area. Instruments include piano, guitar, contrabass and bass guitar, ukulele, violin, viola, and voice lessons. Other instruments are also available, please inquire.


Lessons are personalized to meet the goals and personality of the student. Music pedagogy includes various musical concepts emphasizing good technique from the beginning, reading musical notation, musical theory, sight-reading, and ear training, and fostering creativity by exploring sounds with musical composition.


For many children, music lessons are the beginning of a strong musical foundation and a lifelong love of music. Playing and learning an instrument can be an enjoyable experience, with exposure to different musical styles and successful experiences through recitals, performances, and community events.

Patricia Feinstein

Founder/Instructor

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Music Education

Prelude Music Academy offers a variety of programs designed to fit your specific needs

After-School Instruction

Traditional after-school virtual or in-home music lessons on a variety of musical instruments are personalized to meet the individual goals and personality of the student.

Home Schoolers

Traditional music lessons with Flexible schedules for Homeschoolers who prefer lessons during the daytime hours. Lessons meet the elective requirement for the North Carolina homeschool curriculum.

Early Childhood Centers

Comprehensive, early childhood music development program for children from
birth - 6. Class time is educational, fun, and purposeful.

Instruments

What we teach

Prelude Music Academy’s professional music educators provide expert instruction, customized for the student’s level and potential, in a variety of musical disciplines

Piano & Keyboard

Piano & Keyboard

The queen of music Instruments, and Prelude's flagship offering

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic or Electric? We teach both, and will have you rocking in no time!

Bass

Bass

The rhythmic foundation of any band or orchestra, be it Electric or Upright Bass

Ukulele

Ukulele

The Uke, as it's affectionately known, is both easy to learn and fun to play!

Violin & Viola

Violin & Viola

Be it in our own program, or assistance with your school's ensemble, we're here.

Voice

Voice

Your voice is an instrument unto itself; we'll teach you how to use it best

Philosophy

Our mission is to assist our students on their musical journey and instill love for music to last a lifetime.  Sharing the gift of music makes our hearts sing and there is nothing we teachers would rather do. This does take commitment and support from the family and discipline, dedication, and practice from the student.

Prelude implements a holistic musical education approach. The piano curriculum books consist of a series of several books which complement each other.  In the lesson book the fundamental concepts are introduced.  The performance–recital book expands on the taught concept with additional pieces and enables the student to develop a musical repertoire. Technique develops strong fingers and artistry the interpretation of music.  The study of theory promotes the understanding of the language of music. 

The guitar teaching curriculum books are all-inclusive and enrichment materials are supplemented as needed.

Lessons typically consist of 30-minute sessions. Advanced students may benefit from longer lessons, up to an hour in duration.

Performance is an integral component of the music education process, and is strongly emphasized at Prelude.  We offer multiple events each year, including Halloween, Winter, Spring recitals, community performances, and Federation Festival student grading events, as well as preparation for piano competitions for advanced students.  We believe that music is a gift meant to be shared and accordingly hold the recitals venues where community members are invited and encouraged to attend.  We are continuously exploring, adding and providing opportunities for students to perform in a variety of settings.

Our Teacher

Our Expert Teachers

Prelude Music Academy’s faculty is comprised of university-educated teachers and professional musicians, dedicated to guiding students on their exciting musical journey.

Pedagogy

Music Pedagogy
As the study of the teaching of music, Pedagogy involves how children learn and how someone teaches it. It begins with competent instructors who understand how to convey the music principles to the student. Lessons are focused on the individual student as children learn differently. Identifying how they absorb the information presented is significant to establishing trust and rapport between teacher and student.

Knowledge
Expanding the student’s awareness and understanding is critical. Learning an instrument and theory are essential components in understanding of the composition of musical form. Discovering the formulas of chord structure and how they relate to scales to create tone color and movement, is a musician that does not have to continuously rely on reading musical notation alone. Introducing and playing a variety of musical genres allows for experimentation of musical styles. Harmonizing songs and improvisation skills are enjoyable and allow for experimentation. A well-rounded musician should be able to play anything.

Technique
These exercises are established to strengthen the form, fingers, and posture of the developing musician. Playing any instrument involves many specific detailed fundamental formulas of how to practice and play a variety of sequences. Focus is placed on proper fingering for scales, primary chords – which are the basis of music composition, and patterns. Mastery and understanding of these progressive exercises and etudes are vital to a flourishing musician.

Performing
We all know that performing is a component of lessons. The skills are rudimentary and apply to many types of situations. The goal here is to combine the skills to perform in a way that is effortless and accurate. One that portrays confidence!

Enjoy the Process
Learning new skills takes dedication, perseverance, and practice. Students take music lessons because they want to. There is a love and a passion that drives them and the sense of accomplishment is gratifying. The journey is not always easy, but the outcome is wonderful.

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Testimonials

What Our Families Say

Prelude Music Academy is a high-quality music program that has faithfully served my children for 11 years. It is an organized program with many benefits and extra opportunities for students to grow musically. It is a well-rounded program that has been well worth our time!

Robin Mullin

Parent

Ms. Patty is devoted and patient in order to help students plant successful lessons, build effective practice habits with excellent technique, and musical analysis skills. Her teaching method is thorough and instructive, which helps Sharvali to build a solid foundation & develop interests/skills in playing piano.

Shilpa Ladekar

Parent

Patty is a wonderful teacher. The children really appreciate her knowledge and musicality, her patient encouragement, her friendliness and humor, and the community she builds around her music academy. The fact that four children have happily studied with her is a testament to her capacity to teach and inspire young musicians!

Kirsty Blowers

Parent

I switched to Prelude Music Academy about 5 years ago with the goal of being able to play piano melodies with my left and right hand. Since joining this music academy, I’ve surpassed my goals and found interest in playing faster melodies with more advanced chords.

Aurick Smart

Student

Prelude Music has helped to bring music into our house over the past 5 years. My four children have loved learning to play the piano from Ms. Rowena. She challenges them with technique exercises and encourages them to pick music that inspires each one of them, meaning that they want to practice and perfect their songs.

Amy Biersack

Parent

From age 10 to 16 my daughter benefited greatly from piano and guitar lessons and music education from Prelude! I highly recommend them! They are easy to work with, reliable, and most of all talented. Their recitals are fun also. You will be satisfied.

Roger Gore

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