“Nethalem stood out from the pack thanks to a strong musical background and thorough application. We were impressed by Nefthalem's East Africa Music Award nomination for singing with the Mekrez Choir as well as his broad musical experience performing on piano, saxophone and the traditional Ethiopian string instrument known as the Kirar. He demonstrated outstanding performance capabilities and exceptional musical talent, ability and enthusiasm," says Jarreau.
“What a fantastic opportunity for aspiring vocal students to be recognized by one of the biggest and most iconic names in jazz," says Tom Aylesbury, president of LA Music Academy. “We are excited to assist Nethalem's musical journey and prepare him for the next level of a professional music career."
Jarreau, who tours the world extensively, visits LA Music Academy as guest lecturer and visiting artist. The school's vocal department is co-chaired by Tierney Sutton and Kathleen Grace, with Dorian Holley serving as Artist Development Director. LA Music Academy offers merit-based scholarships through each of its Bass, Drums, Vocal, Guitar and Music Production Departments. “In addition to the coveted $20,700 Charles T. Aylesbury Memorial Scholarship and the Al Jarreau Vocal Scholarship ($13,800)," says Aylesbury, “each department awards an 'outstanding' performance scholarship and several other performance scholarships, valued from $1,000 to $10,000."
The Academy is known for the personal attention that students receive from instructors and its warm and welcoming campus in Pasadena, which is central to many of the entertainment hotspots in Los Angeles. For more information about Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music, visit www.lamusicacademy.edu, call 626-568-8850 or e-mail [email protected]. LA Music Academy is located at 370 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105. Follow the school on Twitter: @LAmusicacademy.
About Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music
LA Music Academy College of Music in Pasadena, a suburb of Los Angeles, CA, is regarded as one of the premiere music schools in the world, for students who desire an intimate and friendly, yet serious and rigorous contemporary music education. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the school offers A.A. degrees and diplomas in music production and music performance (drums, bass, guitar or vocals). Founded in 1996, the Academy has provided a solid musical foundation for more than 1,500 international and domestic students. The Academy offers a significant number of real world playing situations with professional musicians, not just peers, setting the school apart from other prestigious music institutions. LA Music Academy gives its students the skills necessary to apply their learning in a wide variety of professional situations in the music industry.
