Summer Program 2008 promises to be our best yet! Students will write an original song, play in Ensemble Workshops, record, see their instructors performing daily, and much more. As with all programs at the Academy, our small, friendly environment and personal attention combined with daily playing/singing gives the student the most focused style-specific musical training possible in one week.

June 23-26: Instruction and Band Workshops
June 27: Recording Studio and Student Concert

June 29 - July 2: Instruction and Band Workshops
July 3: Recording Studio and Student Concert

Click here to download a Summer Program 2008 application! If you are under 18, please click here to download the liability release form.

Each program will be a great musical experience that gives students a snapshot of what life is like at the LA Music Academy. It will include the following:

Students will be placed in bands based on audition results, level, and interests. They will work each day writing an original song that will be performed at the final concert on the 5th day. Each band will record their song on the 5th day and will be sent a CD after the program. Teachers of each instrument will mentor each band member.

Each day, students will have the opportunity to perform with local professionals in Ensemble Workshops. After their performance, the LA Music Academy faculty will critique each student.

In the Playing Techniques class, students will study basic techniques related to their instrument. An LA Music Academy faculty member will teach each class. Topics will be taken directly from the LA Music Academy curriculum.

Each student will get one private lesson with an LA Music Academy faculty member. The lesson will be one half hour and will address the student's individual needs and questions.

At the LA Music Academy, we believe that knowing a variety of musical styles is essential to being a great musician. Therefore we have created Rock, Funk and Blues styles class. This is a one hour lecture class for each style that will discuss the specific elements of these styles. Students will listen to a lecture and playing examples from the artists who shaped each style.

This is a one hour lecture class for each style that will discuss the specific elements of these styles. Students will listen to a lecture and playing examples from the artists who shaped each style.

Students will have the opportunity to record their original song at a recording studio. A copy of the recording will be sent to each student after the program.

• $700 for one program; $1200 for both. Please apply early as space is limited.

Please make your own arrangements unless you are interested in the Pasadena Inn Roommate Program. If so, please contact the school.

Students under the age of 18 must provide the hotel with a letter from their parent/guardian. It must contain parent contact information and authorization for credit card use (if applicable).

Pasadena Inn
400 South Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
TEL: 626.795.8401
FAX: 626.577.5690
www.pasadenainn.net

Single (one king bed) $70 per night; Double (two double beds) $80 per night (rates are from summer 2007). All rooms have a mini refrigerator and microwave. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult when staying at the Pasadena Inn. The Pasadena Inn is two blocks walking distance from the LA Music Academy.

Single (one king bed) or Double (two queen beds) $169 per night (rates are from summer 2007). The Courtyard Marriott is about a 10-15 minute walk from the LA Music Academy.

Students must have a minimum of one year of private lessons. Guitarists and bassists must possess basic tablature reading skills. Placement evaluations will be held after orientation on the first day. Most students are teens and adults, but children as young as 9 are welcome. All students under 18 must submit a Liability Release Form (downloadable from this page).

Drummers: Please bring a practice pad with stand and sticks. Complete drum sets will be provided for all scheduled instruction. You may bring your own cymbals and pedals for after hours practicing only (optional). Do not bring extra equipment to school during scheduled instruction as we will not be responsible for storing these items for you.

Vocalists: All equipment will be provided. Bring a microphone and cable for after hours practicing (optional).

Guitarists and Bassists: Bring your instrument, extra strings, a tuner, and cable. Amps will be provided.

To apply, download the Summer Program application here. If you are under 18, please click here to download the liability release form.

We look forward to seeing you in 2008!

*Content is subject to change. Instructors are selected from Academy faculty and are subject to availability.