The Great January Student Drive
Goal of 40 new students by Jan. 31st
We also specialize in lessons and classes for ADULT STUDENTS!
Lessons and classes in Guitar, Piano, Violin, Fiddle, Banjo, Viola, 'cello, Voice, Flute, Upright bass, Electric bass, Percussion, Mandolin & Music Theory.
Formal music education for all ages in a comfortable and casual atmosphere with university educated instructors giving students the solid music foundation to pursue any genre. Lesson times are available morning, afternoon and evening. Often we have availability for multiple lessons at the same time, so family members can all take at the same time!
Welcome, Paul Landry!
Pianist and Fiddler, Paul Landry, direct from LaFayette, Louisiana will joining our teaching staff in October! Many of you remember Paul from our summer Folk Music Camps. Paul holds bachelor’s degree in Piano Pedagogy and a master’s degree in Music Theory and Composition. As well as teaching piano, Paul also teaches Cajun fiddle and will be organizing opportunities for students to learn about jazz.
Welcome, Gary Waldrep!
We are excited to have Grammy nominee, Gary Waldrep, offering lessons on Banjo, Fiddle and Mandolin. Call soon for best times, we expect his lessons to book fast!
"In 1990, Gary was nominated for a Grammy award for his recording
"Gary Waldrep Vintage Bluegrass" on
Old Homestead Records. His dedication to preserving and performing the traditional sounds of the clawhammer banjo brought him the "The Old Time Player of the Year' award by the Society of Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America two years in a row. The Alabama State Council on the Arts has deemed him Alabama's youngest Master Musician, and he has participated in their efforts to present the tradition of Alabama folk music in lives shows, radio programs, as well as teaching youth about music in Alabama's school systems. He was also featured in the documentary, "Music in their Bones", which aired on the Emmy award winning PBS TV series "Independent Lens".
Offering over 100 years experience and expertise with the world's leading provider of music exams and assessments, the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
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2010 Student Awards
Congratulations, Slader Jordan, Student of the Year
Congratulations, Grace Bella, Best Young Artist in Piano
Congratulations, Lauren Hall, Best Young Artist in Rhythm Section.
Congratulations, Karah Schutz, Best Young Artist in Violin.
Thank you to Shin Iisaka and Donny Davis for the photos.
Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the recital!
And many thanks to the parents, for their time and dedication to music education.
Lake Guntersville Music Academy is proud to sponsor the Southeastern Guitar Congress.
