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Song Writing & Music Production Night School

By jessieclarke, on February 16th, 2012

An all new Internship style program with Producer Darren Clarke…

Two nights a week, starting in May

Interested? Click here to read more.

Financing for Students & Applicants

By jessieclarke, on February 4th, 2012

Coast National Bank in SLO have agreed to help our students with financing if they are applying for our professional music programs! Ofcourse, subject to your credit history or a co-signer… But this is great news! Thank you Coast National Bank, you Rock!!

New at MMA – Rehearsal Studios for hire!

By jessieclarke, on January 11th, 2012

If you’re a serious band and want a professional space to rehearse on a regular basis, we can help you. Come and rehearse in our spacious studio – utilise the space or jump up on the stage if you want to practice your showman-ship.

• Great PA

• Great atmosphere

• Air conditioning

• . . . → Read More: New at MMA – Rehearsal Studios for hire!

Auditioning Teen Musicians Now

By jessieclarke, on January 7th, 2012

If you’re a teen singer, guitar player, bass player, drummer and / or songwriter – consider auditioning for our House of Bands GOLD program. In this program we put songwriters and musicians together to form bands, who then get to work with Producer Darren Clarke. He works with participants on their songs, band dynamics, . . . → Read More: Auditioning Teen Musicians Now

Christmas Showcase at Kreuzberg Coffee & Book Bar, SLO

By jessieclarke, on December 13th, 2011

Really hope you can make it out THIS Friday, on December 16th at 7.30 pm for some great music, atmosphere, yummy coffee and cozy-ness- al la Kreuzberg (685 Higuera St, SLO 93401). We’ll be showcasing select students (who will definitely pleasantly surprise you) from our current programs AND featuring ‘History of Painters’ – an . . . → Read More: Christmas Showcase at Kreuzberg Coffee & Book Bar, SLO

ALL NEW “Pro Music Lite” Program for Song Writers

By jessieclarke, on November 23rd, 2011

We’ve just opened up enrollment for a new ‘lite’ version of our professional music programs. So many people we’ve talked to say they would love to do a program like our Diploma programs, but they just don’t have the time or the money. So, we have heard you and we’re meeting you half way . . . → Read More: ALL NEW “Pro Music Lite” Program for Song Writers

Celebrating 8 Years of Making Musicians on the California Coast!

By jessieclarke, on October 7th, 2011

This month Modern Music Academy celebrates our 8th anniversary in San Luis Obispo. We started out offering Guitar Labs in a Bagel Cafe after hours – back then recording students was still novel and there were no group Guitar programs that came close to what we were offering. When setting up and tearing down . . . → Read More: Celebrating 8 Years of Making Musicians on the California Coast!

Congratulations to Red Skunk!

By jessieclarke, on September 22nd, 2011

Newtie Award for Molly Reeves & the Red Skunks

Congratualtions to Molly Reeves, Ken Davis & Sam Boorman (all MMA students or Grads) on winning 3rd place for “Best Album” in the SLO Newtie Awards, recorded here at MMA in 2010! Check out “Hot & Haunting” by Molly Reeves & the Red Skunks . . . → Read More: Congratulations to Red Skunk!

Check out “History Of Painters”

By jessieclarke, on September 19th, 2011

‘History of Painters’ recently won California in Charter’s Center Stage competition, and scored 6th place on a national scale. MMA Director Darren Clarke recorded their first EP, and is now Producing their second EP which will release this Fall… ‘History of Painters’ is a hopeful, melodic band that is comprised of two songwriters who . . . → Read More: Check out “History Of Painters”

Possible space available for last minute jump-ins!!

By jessieclarke, on August 12th, 2011

If you are interested in our Professional Music (Guitar) Diploma or our Artist Development & Song writing Diploma for 2011-2012, there’s still a chance you can jump in at the 11th hour! The Admissions Packets with Application form for 2011-12 are available to download on the Enrollment page. Please email us right away if . . . → Read More: Possible space available for last minute jump-ins!!