The Department of Music now offers private applied (one-on-one) lessons to the public through the University of West Florida Music Academy. Lessons are open to students of all ages and skill levels, and will receive a one hour or 1/2 hour long lesson per week. Fall enrollment will be available for August 24 through December 4, 2009 (16 weeks). Enrollment is open throughout the both semesters as is prorated accordingly.

Instructors

All of our instructors are current music majors working on their Bachelor of Music degrees, recent graduates, or staff of the Department of Music. Many of our instructors are also members of the Pensacola Music Teachers Association, Florida State Music Teachers Association, and the Music Teachers National Association. This allows our students to be eligible to compete with other area students in events such as FSMTA District I Student Day, Concerto Competition, and the annual PMTA Sonata Contest.

Please contact one of our instructors if you have any questions related to their instruments.

• Bobby Griffin, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon
• Molly Hodges, violin
• Mary Holway, voice
• Christina Kwon, piano, harpsichord
• James McAllister, saxophone
• Armond Navarro, trumpet
• Jason Sisko , guitar
• Jennifer Smith, clarinet

Instruments

Applied lessons are currently available for Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Bassoon, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, and Trumpet. Students taking applied piano from the UWF Music Academy will have the opportunity to study on one of our 18 new Steinway pianos; a gift of Mrs. Helen Wentworth. If you are interested in an instrument that is not listed, please contact Sheila Murphy and we may be able to make arrangements for you.

Register now!

Visit the UWF Continuing Education website to register for your music lessons while there is space available. After registering, our administrator will contact you to schedule lessons with your applied instructor.

More Info

If you have any other questions, please contact Music Academy Director Sheila Murphy.