Beginners to Advanced & Child to Adult

Our Academies were established by musicians and music teachers who had a mission to bring to the community a standard of excellence for music education. For thirty years this mission has been fulfilled by hiring the best teachers whose credentials support that philosophy. The owner/directors expanded the studio lesson model from teaching mostly guitar, to a full program offering instrumental instruction, voice, and visual art, with a faculty dedicated to teaching excellence in a warm, comfortable environment. Our facility houses twelve studios, a recital hall, and a visual art studio, all in a beautiful historical building in the thriving center of Gainesville’s commercial and academic district.

Music Theory Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

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.

Areas of Study

Art
Visit the Art page for more information.
Instructors: Cheryl Robbins

Banjo
Instructors: Mark Schulle

Bass
We offer guitar instruction for beginner bass guitarists through the professional level. Our instructors are highly proficient and offer instruction in slap, classical, jazz, rock, heavy metal, fusion, country, bluegrass, folk, funk, punk, swing, beebop, countryrock, and blues. Many of the bass guitar styles overlap each other and our instructors help to demonstrate each styles nuances and uniqueness. All of our instructors incorporate music theory within their lessons.
Instructors: Ali Che'ree, Josh Lederman, Randy Walker, Mark Schulle

Brass Horns & Woodwinds
We offer instruction for a variety of horn and wind instruments. Such as; trumpet, cornet, baritone sax, alto sax, soprano sax, trombone, flugle horn, flute, piccalo, recorder, clarinet, bassoon, and oboe. Instruction is available for both beginner and experienced students. Our instructors are highly proficient and offer instruction in traditional classical training as well as big band jazz, contemporary styles and other styles for more leisurely playing.
Instructors: Perry Hornkohl

Dobro
Instructors: Mark Schulle

Drums
We offer instruction for both beginner and experienced students in both full kit drumset playing as well as a drum and bugle corps marching band style. Our instructors are highly proficient and offer instruction in jazz, rock, heavy metal, fusion, country, bluegrass, folk, funk, punk, swing, beebop, countryrock, and blues. Many of the styles overlap each other and our instructors help to demonstrate each styles nuances and uniqueness. They also offer orchestral or classical drumming for those interested in playing percussion or drums in an orchestra setting. All of our instructors incorporate music theory within their lessons. Workshops are also available at various times throughout the year.
Instructors: Bill Bowker, Larry Thompson

Guitar
We offer guitar instruction for beginner guitarists through the professional level. Our instructors are highly proficient and offer instruction in slap, classical, jazz, rock, heavy metal, fusion, country, bluegrass, folk, funk, punk, swing, beebop, countryrock, and blues. Many of the guitar styles overlap each other and our instructors help to demonstrate each styles nuances and uniqueness. All of our instructors incorporate music theory within their lessons.
Instructors: Chet Honeycutt, Josh Lederman, Mark Schulle, Randy Walker

Harmonica
We offer harmonica instruction for beginners and experienced players. Our instructors are highly proficient and offer instruction in various styles of playing and help to demonstrate each styles nuances and uniqueness. All of our instructors incorporate music theory within their lessons.
Instructors: Randy Walker

Keyboards
We currently offer piano as our main keyboard instrument. Piano instruction is available for both beginner and experienced students. Our instructors are highly proficient and offer instruction in traditional classical training as well as show tunes and styles for more leisurely playing. We hope to offer synthesiser and organ in the near future.
Instructors: Hank Herring, Jimmy Ho, Darlene Magee,
Rebecca Micha, Ingrid Rosenshein

Mandolin
Instructors: Andy Delicat, Josh Lederman,

MusikGarten
Visit the MusikGarten page for more information.
Instructors: Susan Moss, Naomi Whiteley

Strings
More information to come...
Instructors: Geoffrey Perry and Olga Gopula

Vocals
We currently offer vocal instruction for both beginner and experienced students. Our instructors are highly proficient and offer instruction in traditional classical training as well as show tunes and pop styles for more leisurely playing.
Instructors: Rebecca Micha, Kimberly Peterson, Ingrid Rosenshein