Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Premier Music Instruction Academy in Salt Lake City
Founded in 2004 by David P. Murphy, Wasatch Music Coaching Academy has been dedicated to fostering musical growth through performance-based education. With over two decades of experience, we specialize in private instruction for band and orchestra instruments, vocals, and collaborative ensemble programs. Our approach emphasizes real-world experience through recitals, bands, summer camps, and music revues, helping students develop technical skills and artistic expression. Our faculty comprises professional musicians with over 600 combined years of teaching and performance experience, including degrees from prestigious institutions.We prioritize building confidence, teamwork, and lifelong musical passion, creating a family-friendly environment where students of all ages thrive. Relocating to Millcreek after previous locations in Salt Lake City, we continue serving the community with physical and digital resources, including our founder's memoir 'Believe Your Heart' detailing our journey.
Services
Private Music Lessons
Ensemble Programs
Summer Jam Camps
Music Revues
Group Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of performance-based music education experience
- Customized programs combining private instruction with ensemble collaboration
- Faculty with 600+ combined years of professional performance and teaching expertise
- Proven track record preparing students for music degrees and professional careers
- Family-friendly environment emphasizing confidence-building through musical teamwork
What people say
Lifelong love for music
Confidence-building
Community of friends
Career preparation
Lifelong friendships
Services
Private Music Lessons
Personalized instruction for all band/orchestra instruments and vocals. Sessions focus on technical mastery, music theory, and performance readiness. Our teachers adapt lessons to individual goals while maintaining professional standards.
Ensemble Programs
Skill-based group programs matching students for collaborative practice and performance. Weekly rehearsals develop teamwork, stage presence, and musical communication through live shows and recitals.
Summer Jam Camps
Concentrated summer programs combining instruction, collaboration, and performance. Students learn new repertoire, develop improvisation skills, and participate in final showcase events with professional guidance.
Music Revues
Advanced performance opportunities featuring thematic music productions. Participants gain experience with choreography, vocal arrangements, and stagecraft under professional direction for public performances.
Group Lessons
Cost-effective lessons for 2-3 students focusing on foundational skills. Collaborative environment encourages peer learning while maintaining personalized attention from experienced instructors.
People
David P. Murphy
Founder/Director
Professional drummer/percussionist with 40+ years performance experience. University of Utah & Miami graduate. Former public school music/ math teacher. Performed with legends like Chuck Berry and Bernadette Peters.
Greg Midgley
Music Instructor
Multi-instrumentalist with 15+ years teaching experience. Active performer in Utah's music scene. Specializes in connecting music fundamentals to students' personal artistic goals through performance opportunities.
Michelle Dean Whitlock
Vocal Instructor
Master of Music in Vocal Performance from BYU. Experienced soloist with Utah Symphony and opera companies. Combines classical training with practical teaching methods developed during graduate studies.
Brittani Brown
Vocal Coach
Professional vocalist with Lagoon Amusement Park and Joe Muscolino Band. Holds advanced education degrees. Specializes in safe vocal techniques applicable across multiple music genres.
Felicia McFall
Strings Instructor
Violin/accordion specialist with 25+ years teaching experience. Incorporates Waldorf, Suzuki, and Feldenkrais methodologies. Focuses on self-expression through musical skill development for all ages.
Questions
What instruments do you teach?
We offer instruction for all band and orchestra instruments plus vocals. Our faculty specializes in drums, piano, guitar, strings, brass, and woodwinds.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
Yes! Our ensemble programs include 7 active bands, recitals, summer camps, and music revues with regular public performances throughout the year.
What experience do your instructors have?
Our teachers have 600+ combined years of professional performance experience, including university degrees, international touring, and public/private teaching credentials.
Are group lessons available?
We offer group lessons for 2-3 students at discounted rates while maintaining personalized instruction quality and learning outcomes.
Can I earn school credit?
Yes, we partner with EA Park City and EA School of Music to provide accredited programs where students can earn high school credit for our courses.
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