About
Salt Lake Academy of Music (SLAM) believes that all children deserve access to musical instruments, instruction and programs. Our award-winning team* has served 500 students since opening since 2020 with an average retention of 3.5 years.
SLAM Studios is located in the Sugar House District of Salt Lake City just off 1300 East and 2100 South. SLAM is convenient to freeway, main arteries, light rail, bus and bike lanes. While we teach in-studio or online.
For most instruments, tuition is $160/month for 30-minute private lessons with one of our vetted, background-checked mentors. The first lesson is free to help ensure good student-teacher matching.
Visit us online at https://slamslc.org
*Co-Founder and Executive Director, Steve Auerbach's awards:
BEST IN STATE - 2016
Salt Lake City Magazine
BEST IN STATE - 2007
Salt Lake City Magazine
BEST OF UTAH - 2014
City Weekly Newspaper
BEST OF UTAH - 2009
City Weekly Newspaper
BEST OF UTAH - 2008
City Weekly Newspaper
BEST OF UTAH - 2007
City Weekly Newspaper
Specialties
Student's age
Able to read music
Years experience
Instrument style
Musical styles
Photos and videos
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We welcome new students with a first lesson that allows for student/teacher matching that considers learning style, musical focus, goals, personality and more.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our teaching team offers all levels of teachers from DIY rocker-teachers to Ph.D.s. We help you find the perfect teacher for YOUI!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For K-12, tuition is free-to-fee on a sliding scale based on entry-level tuition of $150/month for weekly 30-minute lessons with no contract. SLAM charges adults and families with kids the same tuition month-to-month regardless of 4 or 5 lesson months.
How did you get started teaching?
"After a successful music career in production and coaching in Los Angeles, I was courted and hired to develop a national chain of music schools in the western USA. As a result, I fell in love with music education and decided that I want to live in a world where every child, regardless of background or socioeconomics has the opportunity to learn from the best teachers available. SLAM's mission may be focused on K-12, but we absolutely teach adults, pro musicians, and seniors in support of that mission."
Steve Auerbach
Executive Director & Co-Founder
What types of students have you worked with?
SLAM's mission is focused on K-12, but we absolutely teach adults, professionals, and seniors in support of that mission.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Nothing gives us more pleasure than seeing our younger students learn a craft that gives them the confidence to get on a big stage at Deer Valley Amphitheater, Utah Arts Festival, Urban Arts Festival, Gallivan Center, Park City Arts Festival, Avenues Street Fair or any of the other 15 summer outdoor evens we play each summer!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
We never forget our mentors, do we? These are memories and skills for a lifetime! At SLAM, we have some 20 instructors to choose from and pride ourselves on student-teacher matching.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. What is my goal?
2. What is the difference between playing and practicing?
3. Do I have time to practice? When? Where? How long?