Program Musicology

Questions? Call 801.532.7500 or email programs@spyhop.org.

Music

Musicology

Join an indie band and publish a record together.

COMING SOON
15–19 AGE RANGE
Free COST
September 29, '26 – July 28, '27 DATE
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM SCHEDULE
Capstone SKILL LEVEL
Live Room LOCATION

Join an indie band, write songs, and make a record in this 10-month program. Are you a singer or musician who plays guitar, bass, keys, or drums (and has basic music experience)? Do you want to create a band, collaborate to write songs, and perform live concerts around the Salt Lake Valley? Look no further than Musicology!


From early demos to a fully mixed and mastered album, you will be a part of a band creating the music you want to hear. Your album will be released to the world at our annual Heatwave Festival!


Make new friends, make great music, and contribute to Salt Lake’s homegrown music scene!


Gear + Software:

  • Instruments (drums, bass, guitar, piano)
  • Microphones
  • Amps
  • PA system
  • Ableton Live
Allyson Katana

ALLYSON KATANA

Musical Arts Mentor

As a former Spy Hop Alumni, I’m excited to be teaching all the classes that changed my life over a decade ago! If you see me in the hallways, please say hi—I love chatting, meeting new people, and getting new music recommendations.

I’ve worked on all sides of the music industry, from selling records and music gear, to booking/promoting concerts and events at local venues, and even performing as a touring musician. I play bass, guitar, piano, sing, and am currently working on improving my skills with the drums and cello.

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Our classes are designed for in-person participation. Limited remote attendance may be possible in certain circumstances. Availability depends on the class format and is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Absolutely! Many of our students self-identify as neurodivergent. We keep our classes small so that our students have the best experience possible, and our professional teaching artists can accommodate different kinds of learners and ensure special needs are met.
We keep all our classroom spaces an adult/parent-free zone (excluding staff) to ensure students feel free in their creative expression. If you'd like to see the building and learn more about Spy Hop, you can schedule a tour with our team outside of class time.
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We've found that small program sizes give the best opportunity for creative learning and mentorship—because of this, most of our classes have a capacity of ten students.
Most of our in-house programs are for ages 12–19 years old. We occasionally offer programs or workshops for young people ages 19-25. We offer spring and summer camps for younger kids ages 8-12.
Pre-program check-ins are usually 15 minutes or less. They're an opportunity for students and our professional teaching artists to get to know one another, assess goals, talk through schedules, ask questions and feel ready for the program to start. Students don't need to bring anything but themselves.
Spy Hop has a small parking lot on the North side of our building and is first-come, first-served. You can enter this lot on 900 S between Spy Hop and Vertical Diner. 2-hour parking is available along 900 S. Street parking is available on 200 W and 300 W. Washington Street and Jefferson Street have limited public parking, with big sections of 2-hour only parking. Please pay close attention to signage to avoid a ticket! Paid parking is also available across the street, at Triangles bar. Limited parking passes are available for students: please visit the Lab for more information.
Currently enrolled students can checkout equipment for short-term use on projects. We do not offer equipment rentals to the general public. For more equipment information please see the Lab for more information, and check out our Gear Policy.