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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 notable for its distinctive[citation needed] 'Play with Pros' ensemble workshops, innovative[citation needed] curriculum, and acclaimed[citation needed] faculty of experienced[citation needed] professionals active in the film, television and recording industries.

The school is known for its intimate campus and student body of less than 200 musicians, allowing teachers to give personal attention to each student.[1] 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.[2]

The LA Music Academy is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and has met all requirements to offer its students a Professional Associates of Arts Degree in Music Performance and Music Production. Students can select a music performance major in drums, guitar, bass or vocals.[3]

The Academy is located in Pasadena, California (a suburb of Los Angeles) near the historic Old Town district.

History

LA Music Academy was founded in 1996 with the goal of preparing students for careers in music. Professional music industry veterans sought to create a comprehensive, performance-based curriculum that balanced academics with 'Playing With The Pros' (participation by students in ensembles staffed of professional musicians).

Founder Hans-Peter Becker, a German musician, picked the department Chairs including Frank Gambale (guitar), Joe Porcaro (drums), Dave Carpenter (bass) and Ralph Humphrey (drums) all contributing significantly to the development of the school's curriculum and philosophy.

In 1998, the Vocal department was established by Kevyn Lettau. Educator and two-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.

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.

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.[4]

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.

Current Guitar Faculty

Past Guitar Faculty

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 JR Robinson

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

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 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 All School Instructors

  • Dave Pozzi
  • Howie Shear

Past All School Instructors

  • John JR Robinson
  • 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
  • Michael Tobias
  • Andre Manga

Artists in Residence

Bass

Drums

Vocal

  • Susan Hegarty

Guitar

Visiting Clinicians

  • Alex Acuña
  • Bryan Baker
  • John Beasley
  • Louie Bellson
  • Peter Bernstein
  • Stephen Bishop
  • Curt Bisquera
  • Gregg Bissonette
  • Dean Brown
  • Mark Browne
  • Roger Burn
  • Clayton Cameron
  • Steve Cardenas
  • Keith Carlock
  • Larry Carlton
  • Alain Caron
  • Dave Carpenter
  • Joe Chambers
  • Mike Clark
  • Bruce Conte
  • Carlos Cuevas Trio
  • Virgil Donati
  • Ernie Watts Quartet
  • Anton Fig
  • Free Flight
  • Robben Ford
  • Mitch Forman
  • Bob Francheschini
  • Steve Gadd
  • Matthew Garrison
  • Lincoln Goines
  • Larry Goldings
  • Danny Gottlieb
  • Ronnie and Mike Guttierez
  • Jeff Hamilton
  • 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 Rosenwinkle
  • Rudder
  • Daniel Sadownick
  • John Scofield
  • Gil Sharone
  • Sarah Sheehe
  • Leland "Lee" 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, 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 Sergio Mendes. Alumni include:

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.[5]

School/Equipment Sponsors

Tech 21, M-Audio, Yamaha, Remo, Gallien-Krueger, Zildjian

Community involvement

  • Union Station Foundation
  • Guitars Not Guns
  • Rose City High School

References

  1. ^ "LA Music Academy Scholarship Opportunities". Vintage Guitar Magazine. Alan & Cleo Greenwood. 2007-03-27. p. 1. Retrieved 2009-07-29. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ Mills, Michelle (2007-11-03). "Hitting All The Right Notes". Pasadena Star News. p. 1. Retrieved 2007-11-03. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ 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. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. ^ 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. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ Amendola, Billy (2008-03). "LA Music Academy Celebrates 10th Anniversary". Modern Drummer Magazine. Modern Drummer. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-03-30. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

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