Specialties
Musicology helps musicians of all levels develop through excellence in teaching. Our instructors deliver top-notch instruction through the study of music. Instructors at Musicology approach the study of music with professionalism, passion, and playfulness, to help the student develop in a structured, yet enjoyable way that can bring about or further their passion for music.
History
Established in 2006.
Musicology is a new and dynamic music school offering lessons, clinics and events in the Tampa Bay area. Musicology opened it's doors in autumn of 2006. Since then the school has been growing rapidly ever since with it's individualized lessons and labs.
Musicology's owner/president/guitarist Peter Mongaya's objective is to be a valuable resource to the Tampa Bay area musician who is not satisfied with their current level of skill on the instrument.
Musicology teaches students at all levels; Yes, all levels! from th complete beginner to the gigging musician. Musicology's teachers have the tools to further the development of the musician who is not content with their current skill and ready to move forward.
We are proud to say that we have one of the most qualified teaching faculties of any music school in the whole Tampa Bay area. All our teachers have a minimum of a degree in music or equivalent experience . Several teachers have been, or are currently, on faculty at colleges/music
Meet the Business Owner: Peter H.
Mesmerized by the strange but uniquely beautiful sounds of Jimi Hendrix, Peter Mongaya Hogsholm picked up the guitar at the age of 14.
Peter is one of Tampa Bay's most demand teachers and guitarists. As a native of Denmark, Peter attended Sankt Annae Gymnasium (a prominent fine arts and music high school in Copenhagen, Denmark). His musical palette was prepared for different styles of music such as funk, fusion, world music and jazz. Upon graduation Peter resided a half year in Manila, Philippines, where he played with Sony/BMI recording artists Kulay and jamming with South Border, a popular Philippine R&B group. Further studies include: Jazz Akademiet, Copenhagen and The Players School of Music, Clearwater.
Private studies with: Charlie Banacos, Ed Byrne, Mike Stern, Edward 'Spanky' Alford, Jeff Berlin, Tower of Power guitarist Jeff Tamelier, and Fareed Haque. Masterclasses with: Joe Pass, Steve Masakowski, Robben Ford, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Vic Juris, Randy Johnston, Pat Martino, Eddie