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Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music, often referred to as LA Music Academy or LAMA, is a contemporary music school located near the historic Old Town district of Pasadena, California (a suburb of Los Angeles).[1] LA Music Academy, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) offers its students Professional Associates of Arts Degrees and Diplomas in Music Performance (drums, guitar, bass or vocals) and Music Production.[2]
The student body averages 150 musicians. Teachers can give personal attention to each student.[3] LA Music Academy has graduated more than 1000 international and domestic students, whose ages range widely but the average is 20 years old. Approximately 50 percent of attendees are from the United States while the rest hail from Europe, India, Korea, Japan, Brazil and other countries from around the globe.[4]
History
LA Music Academy was founded in 1996 by Hans-Peter Becker. Original department Chairs included Frank Gambale (guitar), Dave Carpenter (bass); Joe Porcaro and Ralph Humphrey (drums); music industry veterans who sought to create a comprehensive, performance-based curriculum that balanced academics with 'Playing With The Pros' (ensemble workshops featuring professionals active in the film, television and recording industries).[5] In 1998, the Vocal department was established by Kevyn Lettau. Educator and four-time Grammy-nominated singer Tierney Sutton assumed the role of Vocal Department Chair in 2008. The Academy's original Executive Director, Tom Aylesbury, became president in 2004.[6]
Playing With The Pros
A key to the founders' vision was the concept of 'Playing With Pros', in which students receive regular, featured exposure performing with professionals, in contrast to the student ensembles typical of other institutions. It is the Academy's view that this experience facilitates learning by simulating the 'real world' working environment of the professional musician.[7]
Summer Music Camp
Every year, LA Music Academy hosts its Summer Music Camp, often referred to as its Summer Music Program. The program is composed of two, one-week sessions. The first session encompasses the Rock and Roll, Funk and Blues genres while the second focuses on Jazz, Fusion and Latin music. Each session concludes with a student concert. The program is open to interested drummers, guitarists, bassists and singers ages 10 and up who have received at least one year of private instruction. The program provides a snapshot of daily life at LA Music Academy, including band workshops with fellow students; ensemble workshops with professional musicians and instructors; playing technique courses; a private half hour lesson with one of the faculty members; clinics and concerts with faculty and special guests; and a visit to a recording studio to record an original tune.[8]
Drummer's Reality Camp
LA Music Academy and DrumChannel partnered with DRUM! Magazine in 2010 to host the first annual Drummer's Reality Camp at LA Music Academy from June 28 to July 2. The five day workshop consisted of clinics, music workshops, instruction, autograph sessions, a musician's round-table and a visit to Drum Workshop in Oxnard, CA. Visiting artists included Alex Acuña, Peter Erskine, JR Robinson, Terry Bozzio, Jim Keltner and Efrain Toro.[9]
Faculty
The Academy's Department Chairs and instructors maintain high visibility, appearing on top-selling[citation needed] albums, TV shows and film soundtracks; they also perform throughout the world.[10]
Current Guitar Faculty
- Jody Fisher (Chair)
- Bill Fowler (Co-Chair)
- Bruce Forman
- Carl Verheyen
- Dave Hill
- Ross Bolton
- Andy Abad
- Steve Gregory
- Art Renshaw
- Jamie Rosenn
- German Schauss
- Ken Song
Past Guitar Faculty
- Frank Gambale
- Jeff Richman
- Brad Rabuchin
- Steve Fister
- Joy Basu
- Jean Marc Belkadi
- Linda Taylor
- Jeff Paris
- Gary Hoey
- Jerry Donahue
Current Drum Faculty
- Joe Porcaro (Co-Chair)
- Ralph Humphrey (Co-Chair)
- Mike Packer
- Dave Beyer
- Aaron Serfaty
- Tony Inzalaco
- Gary Ferguson
- Matt Starr
- Steve Pemberton
Past Drum Faculty
- Mike Shapiro
- Sherman Ferguson
- Mark Schulman
- Paul Kaiser
- Jason Sutter
- John Robinson (drummer)
Current Bass Faculty
- Jerry Watts (Chair)
- Steve Billman
- Lynne Davis
- Hussain Jiffry
- Andre Berry
- Doug Ross
- David Levray
- Philip Bynoe
- Rufus Philpot
Past Bass Faculty
- Ed Lucie (former Department Chair)
- Dave Carpenter (former Department Chair)
- Alphonso Johnson (former Department Chair)
- Guy Erez
- Bunny Brunel
Current Vocal Faculty
- Tierney Sutton (Chair)
- Kathleen Grace (Assistant Department Chair)
- Dorian Holley (American Idol Vocal Coach, Michael Jackson)
- Diana Booker
- Thena Dare
- Lynn Fanelli
- Irene Garcia
- David Joyce
- Sara Leib
- Dani Palomino
Past Vocal Faculty
- Kevyn Lettau (former Department Chair)
- Chariya Bissonette (former Interim Chair)
- Pat Flahive
- Lauren Flahive
- Debi Nova
- Dorian Holley
- Jon Holley
- Sherry Perri
- Tim "Ripper" Owens
- Mindy Stein
- Bill Cantos
- Tina Von Busek
- Scott Blois
- Diane Richardson
- Julie Ragins
- Alison Wedding
- Michael Mishaw
- Alyse Korn
Current Percussion Faculty
- Richie Gajate-Garcia
Past Percussion Faculty
- Jerry Steinholtz
- Emil Richards
- Billy Hulting
- Pete Korpela
- Raynor Carroll
- Mike Faue
- Leonice Shinneman
- Michito Sanchez
Current Music Production Faculty
- Sean Halley (Chair)
Current All School Instructors
- Dave Pozzi
- Howie Shear
Past All School Instructors
- John Robinson (drummer)
- Philip Giffin
- Chris Fletcher
- Eric Lowen
- Joey Carbone
Master Class Instructors
Guitar
Drums
- Joey Heredia
Bass
- Rufus Philpot
- Todd Johnson
- Oscar Cartaya
- Kevin Brandon
- Larry Kimpel
- Andre Berry
- Kristin Korb
- Chazz Frichtel
- Norm Stockton
- Joey Heredia
- Jerold Johnson
- Janek Gwizdala
- Alain Caron (bass player)
- Michael Tobias
- Andre Manga
Artists in Residence
Bass
- Abe Laboriel
- Jimmy Haslip
- Leland Sklar
- Jonathan Herrera
Drums
Vocal
- Susan Hegarty
Guitar
- Carl Verheyen
- Oz Noy
Visiting Clinicians
- Alex Acuña
- Brian Baker (musician)
- John Beasley (musician)
- Louie Bellson
- Peter Bernstein (guitarist)
- Stephen Bishop (musician)
- Curt Bisquera
- Gregg Bissonette
- Dean Brown (guitarist)
- Mark Browne
- Roger Burn
- Clayton Cameron
- Steve Cardenas (musician)
- Keith Carlock
- Larry Carlton
- Alain Caron (bass player)
- Dave Carpenter
- Joe Chambers
- Mike Clark (jazz musician)
- Bruce Conte
- Carlos Cuevas Trio
- Virgil Donati
- Ernie Watts Quartet
- Anton Fig
- Free Flight
- Robben Ford
- Mitchel Forman
- Bob Franceschini
- Steve Gadd
- Matthew Garrison
- Lincoln Goines
- Larry Goldings
- Danny Gottlieb
- Ronnie and Mike Guttierez
- Jeff Hamilton (drummer)
- James Harrah
- Scott Henderson
- Billy Higgins
- Ari Hoenig
- Gary Hoey
- Allan Holdsworth
- Al Jarreau
- Jimmy Johnson
- Kleber Jorge
- Vic Juris
- Will Kennedy
- Ann Kline
- Kneebody
- Wayne Krantz
- The Jonathan Kreisberg Trio
- Abe Laboriel, Jr.
- Abe Laboriel, Sr.
- Michael Landau
- Tim Lefebvre
- Marko Marcinko
- Tony Marino
- Greg Mathieson
- Bennie Maupin
- Dave Liebman
- Al McKay
- Gary Meek
- Joe Morello
- Samba Ngo
- Oz Noy
- OHM
- Don Patterson
- John Patitucci
- Simon Phillips
- Rufus Philpot
- Planet X
- John Riley
- Walfredo Reyes, Jr.
- Walfredo Reyes, Sr.
- John J.R. Robinson
- Adam Rogers
- Ed Roscetti
- Kurt Rosenwinkel
- Rudder
- Daniel Sadownick
- John Scofield
- Gil Sharone
- Sarah Sheehe
- Leland Sklar
- Steve Smith
- Leni Stern
- Mike Stern
- Bill Stewart
- John Stowell
- Neil Stubenhaus
- Andy Summers
- Joel Taylor
- Ernest Tibbs
- Randy Tico
- US Army Band
- Chad Wackerman
- Nasheet Waits
- Victor Wooten
Alumni
Alumni of LA Music Academy have performed with many notable artists including: Jeff Beck, Chick Corea, The Black Eyed Peas, Paul Anka, The Calling, Lifehouse, Ricky Martin, Steps Ahead, Hilary Duff, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Sepultura, Airto, Macy Gray, Natasha Bedingfield, Mark Salling and Sérgio Mendes. Alumni include:
- Jean Dolabella: Sepultura
- Tal Wilkenfeld: Jeff Beck, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Krantz, Vinnie Colaiuta, Lee Ritenour, Steve Lukather, Jimmy Page, Guthrie Govan
- Bogie Bowles: Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd
- Chaun Horton: Natasha Bedingfield, Macy Gray
- Max Esquivel: Arturo Sandoval
- Kelly Fauth: Coheed and Cambria
- Halina Larsson: Coheed and Cambria
- Nando Raio: Aretha Franklin, Hilary Duff, Jesse McCartney
- Bryan Baker: Solo Artist, Steps Ahead
- Nate Wood: Kneebody, The Calling
- Shaun Huberts: Tegan & Sara
- Valerie Franco: Allison Iraheta
- Sandro Feliciano: Teena Marie, Airto
- Debi Nova: Solo Artist, The Black Eyed Peas, Ricky Martin
- Jackson Allen: Gary V & Martin Nievera
- Crosby Loggins: (Solo Artist, Winner of MTV's Rock The Cradle)
- Rick Woolstenhulme: Lifehouse
- Sean Woolstenhulme: Lifehouse
- Mark Salling: Glee
- Roberto Montero: Sérgio Mendes
- Daniel Willy: Paul Anka
- Chase Duddy: Ryan Cabrera
- Ryan Lacey: Gaelic Storm
- Roberto Montero: Dorian Holley
- Dan Grody: Killola
Scholarships
Scholarships are available across all music departments for incoming students who demonstrate exceptional musical potential. Candidates are evaluated on a variety of aspects, including feel, technique, musical vision and overall musicality.[11][12]
School/Equipment Sponsors
Tech 21, M-Audio, Yamaha, Remo, Gallien-Krueger, Zildjian
Community involvement
- Union Station Foundation
- Guitars Not Guns
- Rose City High School
External links
References
- ^ http://www.lamusicacademy.edu/aboutTheSchool/theCampus.asp The Campus
- ^ Benzuly, Sarah (2009-07-23). "LA Music Academy To Offer Associates Degrees in Music Performance". Mix Magazine. Mix Magazine. p. 1. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
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(help) - ^ Mills, Michelle (2007-11-03). "Hitting All The Right Notes". Pasadena Star News. p. 1. Retrieved 2007-11-03.
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(help) - ^ http://www.lamusicacademy.edu/departments/musicproduction/instructors.asp LAMA Music Production Instructors
- ^ http://www.lamusicacademy.edu/aboutTheSchool/schoolManagement.asp LAMA School Management
- ^ http://www.lamusicacademy.edu/news/playwithpros.asp Playing With The Pros
- ^ Kelman, John (2009-06-02). "L.A. Music Academy Summer Music Camp Kicks Off June 22". All About Jazz Magazine. All About Jazz Magazine. p. 1. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
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(help) - ^ http://www.drummagazine.com/wiretap/post/drummers-reality-camp-a-summertime-intensive/
- ^ http://www.lamusicacademy.edu/aboutTheSchool/schoolManagement.asp LAMA Faculty
- ^ Amendola, Billy (2008-03). "LA Music Academy Celebrates 10th Anniversary". Modern Drummer Magazine. Modern Drummer. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
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(help) - ^ http://www.lamusicacademy.edu/apply/scholarships.asp LAMA Scholarships
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