Founded by Peter and John Coco, the Music Academy of Garden City provides a variety of classes on voice and instrument instruction including lessons that cover the piano, guitar, bass, voice, percussion instruments, strings, woodwinds and brass--in classical, jazz and contemporary styles. In addition to the experienced and professional staff, the Music Academy's curriculum is founded upon the following seven fundamental lessons: notation reading, technical proficiency, theoretical understanding, ear training, improvisation, composition and historical context. The Academy gives group as well as private lessons.