James Scanlan is in the process of completing his professional studies at the
University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he is expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Music degree in May 2011. Jim is known to some of our students through his former work as an intern at JP Case Middle School in Flemington. An experienced rhythm section player, he is well versed on the guitar, bass, and jazz bass. Jim is currently a member of the Philadelphia group Lady, which explores several different musical genres, including jazz, rock, indie, country, and R&B, and is preparing an album for release by Rope-a-dope Records. Additionally, Jim takes a strong interest in composition. Among his credentials as a composer, he has written the music for an animation short that was debuted at the 2009 Philadelphia Film Festival. He joined the HAA faculty in 2010.