Pasadena, CA - September 24, 2007 - LA Music Academy (www.lamusicacademy.edu), which celebrates the 10th anniversary of its first graduating class this October, has announced that scholarships for its bass department, headed by legendary musician Jerry Watts (Sergio Mendes, Billy Idol, Herbie Hancock, Steve Vai), are available immediately. The scholarships are for incoming domestic and international students interested in attending the Academy. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional musical potential and are evaluated on a variety of skills including feel, technique, musical vision and overall musicality.

"We are delighted to be able to increase the number of scholarships made available to bassists around the world," says Tom Aylesbury, president of LA Music Academy. "The bass department instructors including legends Watts, Steve Billman, Lynne Davis, Hussain Jiffry, David Levray and Philip Bynoe offer students a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a wealth of experience, insight and understanding in the classroom."

For more information, contact Tom at LA Music Academy by calling 800-960-4715.