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Art
Banjo
Bass
Brass Horns & Woodwinds
Dobro
Drums
Guitar
Harmonica
Keyboards
Mandolin
MusikGarten
Strings
Vocals
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Mark Schulle
With over twenty-five years of teaching and performing experience, Mark is our classical guitar specialist. He also offers banjo and pick style guitar instruction to students from the very young to adults. Former students who have received scholarships and admission to prestigious classical guitar programs credit his contribution to their awards. Mark is also proud of his success with special needs students.
Rebecca Micha
Rebecca heads the classical department at the Academy. She is a former Director of Cultural Affairs for the State of Florida. With Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Vocal Performance and doctoral studies in Musicology, she combines her thirty years of teaching and performing experience to prepare the voice student with techniques applicable to all styles. Her former students include professional performers on Broadway and in opera, as well as rock and jazz. She has taught at Santa Fe College for over 20 years and has served as President of both the Gainesville Chamber Orchestra board and the Gainesville Music Teachers Association.
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The School
Beginners to Advanced & Child to Adult
No auditions are required for admission to the Academy. The beginner is welcomed here and can feel at ease, since all lessons are individual, the teacher will be patient, understanding that each student is special, and will progress according to their abilities and dedication to fulfill assignments.
Intermediate and advanced students will be taught by instructors who through their own rigorous education and experience will guide them though the process of advanced repertoire and performance skills. The Academy is the school for those who wish to pursue the language of art and music, and who seek a higher level of expression through education and fresh ideas for playing, singing, and developing their art.
Our classes are mostly one-on-one instruction but we also have workshops and group classes at various times as well. Students are also encouraged to perform in ensembles and jam sessions through special workshops prepared by teachers who rehearse and train the young musicians for performances at recitals and other public venues. The diversity of our faculty means ensembles are available for many styles of music giving young students the opportunity to work with others at the same level.
Classes are available for ages 6 to adult in a variety of styles of painting and drawing to all levels of students from hobbyist to college level. Visit the Art page for information on art faculty and programs.
Music theory classes are offered for students who wish to move beyond the individual studio theory, as well as specialized theory in composition and song writing. Workshops are offered focusing on a variety of subjects. See the schedule on the Calendar page.
Several Academy teachers are members of the Music Teachers National Association, an accrediting organization, and students who study with member teachers may participate in Student Day and competitions associated with the national, state and local chapters. The Academy is also a member of the Federation of Music Clubs, and our chapter is the ACADEMY PLAYERS. Students may participate in the club festivals on the local, state and national levels.
Musikgarten and Kinder Music programs provide music classes for young children from newborn to four years of age in 15-week sessions, and special sessions during the summer. All classes include instruction in movement, singing and listening skills, as well as rhythm with percussion instruments, ear training, and music literacy. Visit the KinderMusic/Musikgarten page for more information.
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Getting started is as easy as
You can either call us with your information or complete the inquiry form on the Contact Us page. Tell us a little about your interests, background and schedule to help us get you matched up with the right professor.
We will contact you to make arrangements for a free 30 minute session where you can meet the teacher and customize a lesson plan. You can bring your instrument (if it’s portable).
The next week you can start your lessons! |
