Music Academy
Overview
The Alexander & Buono International Academy has been established in response to the need for educational traditions of the world’s foremost composers, teachers, and artists to be celebrated, preserved, updated, and made available in an accessible online format.
We offer everything from basic studies designed to enhance music skills in subjects such as Music Theory and Harmony, to education modules for pre-college students (age four and above) and high school students focusing on college admission.
Through lectures, discussions, interviews, videos, and curricula offering comprehensive and tailored musical pedagogy, training and career development, the Academy acts as a bridge between classical music as it existed in the past, and all that awaits it in the future.
Meet our Professors.
Curricula
Pre-College Program
The Alexander & Buono Academy Pre-College Program provides thorough music education for students aged 4-18 years in:
Preparation for college
Pursuit of a professional career
Lifelong study and enjoyment of music
We offer a holistic approach that provides students with a deep understanding of the nature and significance of technique and repertoire, along with thorough guidance for study and performance.
While some of our students go on to conservatories, many minor in Music at colleges and universities, with their music studies serving to enhance their success and discipline in other subjects.
College Admission Consulting Program
The College Admission Program of the Alexander & Buono International Academy helps students forge learning tools and strategies that enhance all phases of their academic and personal growth, while providing effective initiatives that get students into the college or university of their choice.
By offering tested methods and targeted solutions to the many issues that are part of the college admissions process, we accept the challenges of preparing the next generation to take their place in a world where their intellects and gifts will provide a legacy of heightened thought, enhanced creativity, and artistic contributions that will continue to improve lives.
See who is teaching.
Core Courses
Chamber Music
Ear Training
History of Western Music
Music Theory: Elementary Division 1 (Ages 4-7)
Music Theory: Elementary Division II (Ages 8-10)
Music Theory: Intermediate Division (Ages 11-14)
Performance Practice
Music Theory Advanced Division (Ages 15-18)
Understanding Composer Styles
Supplemental private classes are also available in the following areas:
Voice
Piano
Violin
Remedial Tutorials for All Classes
Supplemental
Academy Curriculum
ABIA supplemental curriculum addresses the needs of musicians at every stage of development with:
Master Classes
Career Guidance
Counseling for both students and parents for ongoing education, as well as college admission consultations
The curriculum is designed to supplement any gaps in their musical knowledge that might be needed.
ABIA also provides education in
Performance
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Career development
Our work addresses all elements related to becoming a classical musician with faculty and staff that help students create a career foundation based on realistic goals that lead to sustainable success.
“I highly recommend and endorse the
Alexander & Buono Music Academy for
anyone in the music business, or actively pursuing a career in music.”
— William Hicks, Conductor Emeritus,
The Metropolitan Opera
Teacher Certification
The Alexander & Buono International Academy is a Strategic Partner with the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and offers international certification through ABIA, and national certification through MTNA, in Western classical piano music history, technique, and pedagogy.
MTNA Certification is dedicated to improving the quality methods of teaching by verifying that a candidate has the skills and knowledge required for fully honing the talents of their students.