We are dedicated to providing a "real world" music experience, where the students develop the skill to "touch the right key at the right time". We offer instruction and performance opportunities for all musical instruments, with application in all styles, including vocal coaching.

We offer opportunities for growth, while enhancing any current music instruction which the students may currently have. Our academy has been founded on the philosophy that most students want to study music to eventually have an opportunity to "play in a band or an ensemble".

We offer all styles and genres of combo and ensemble opportunities. Students are placed according to current ability as well as interest. We always have an initial interview and orientation with the parents and students at the studio, prior to starting of any programs.

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David Murphy

Drums/percussion

Bachelor of Music at U. of Utah, Master of Music at U. of Miami; Perf. Utah Symphony, FL Philharmonic, Ira Sullivan, Robert Peterson, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra and more.

Joshua Payne

Guitar

Attended BYU and performed with Synthesis while still in high school. Has performed side by side with Les Paul, Lionel Hampton and the Osmonds, as well as many local talents.

Isabella Des Etoiles

Violin/Viola

Has studied with David Darling and Kim Kashkashian. Performed and recorded with Utah Chamber Artists, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Utah Symphony, Andy Williams and more.

Merrill Smith

Piano

Bachelor of Music at U. of Utah; Music Director with Robert Peterson; played with Carol Lawrence, John Raitt, Rita Moreno and locals Sheldon Hyde, Larry Jackstein and more.

Soul with a capital

This is the Funk Band comprised of students of the Wasatch Music Coaching Academy, performing at the 9th and 9th Street Festival in Salt Lake City.

The Day That Never Comes by Metallica, performed by kids!

This is the Tuesday Band comprised of students of the Wasatch Music Coaching Academy playing a concert at The Children's Center in Salt Lake City.

Tom Sawyer by Rush, performed by kids!

This is the Rock Ensemble comprised of students of the Wasatch Music Coaching Academy, performing at The Point in Salt Lake City.

Think by Arethra Franklin, performed by kids!

This is the Funk Band comprised of students of the Wasatch Music Coaching Academy, performing at the Brown Bag Concert Series in Salt Lake City.

Hold the Line by Toto, performed by kids!

This is the Rock Ensemble comprised by students from the Wasatch Music Coaching Academy, playing at the Brighton resort in Salt Lake City.

Jonas Watkins

Mar 20, 2020

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Been going here for years! Dave is awesome and these teachers really understand what is important about music. Thanks WMCA!