The Austin Live Music Academy is a comprehensive commercial music program for post-secondary school aged musicians. Located in the "live music capital of the world", ALMA offers a thorough curriculum as well as the benefits of the Austin music scene. The faculty is a combination of local world-class musicians and Graduate students at the University of Texas. Students at ALMA are exposed to a wide array of "real world" tutelage, along with a strong technical/theoretical experience. Courses cover private instruction, theory, ear training, history, music business and more.

Who is ALMA?

The ALMA faculty consists of instructors from both the School of Music and the Austin music community, bringing the best of the professional and academic worlds together to create a productive environment for the ALMA student. Courses in songwriting, music business, and recording are taught by some of Austin’s finest professional musicians who enjoy successful careers in the industry. Private lessons, theory and ear training are taught by engaging School of Music faculty that also have extensive professional experience. Recording classes are taught at Austin’s Bismeaux Studios, one of the country’s premiere recording facilities established in the early 1990’s by Asleep at the Wheel founder Ray Benson. Frequent guest speakers help students establish a strong connection with current trends in the industry.

Testimonials

“This was a great chance for me to gain a better understanding of being a live musician. It gave me a great chance to play outside of the box..”

– ALMA graduate

“I loved working with a band regularly. Also was good motivation for my songwriting..”

– ALMA graduate

“Everything about my son’s music improved dramatically because of ALMA. He understands the music business and has started his own production company. His teachers were outstanding…”

– ALMA graduate’s parent

The program consists of a two-semester curriculum.

Fall 2008 classes will begin on September 2 2008 and will be held Monday through Thursday evenings from approximately 6:00 PM-9:00 PM at the Butler School of Music and at Bismeaux Studios. If you have questions about ALMA, please contact Justin Patch at justin.patch@gmail.com, 978/985-5367.