Remote Academic Advising
To help ensure that we continue to safeguard the health and well-being of our FIU community, we have transitioned all academic advising from face-to-face to virtual sessions using Zoom technology and email.
Undergraduate Students: To make an appointment with Jessica Amores Diaz, please make an appointment online via PSN (Panther Success Network)
Graduate Students: To make an appointment with Professor Joel Galand, please send him an email at galandj@fiu.edu
Additional Information:
You can conveniently access the Panther Success Network (PSN) from your MyFIU portal.
- Log onto MyFIU.
- On your MyFIU homepage, select Student from the dropdown menu in the top center of the page
Click on the Academic Advising tile
- Click on the Success Network tile
- Click on the Go to Panther Success Network button
- Finally, sign-in again using your FIU credentials
To participate in a Zoom online appointment, please make sure that you’ve downloaded the Zoom technology onto your computer or phone. Additional information and instructions on downloading and using Zoom as an attendee can be found here: Getting Started with Zoom
In addition, you should have access to a computer/laptop to view your Panther Degree Audit, as well as be in a location conducive to having your advising session.
Course registration for summer and fall will still occur as scheduled
Classes
All classes have transitioned to remote learning and include Summer A and C. This date may change, so the university will continue to communicate with you about this. Please monitor your FIU email and the FIU Homepage for important updates.
Helpful information about transitioning to fully online classes can be found here: Getting Started with Canvas
Tutoring and Support Services
Remote tutoring is available through both the Center for Excellence and Writing and the Center for Academic Success
For answers to other frequently asked questions, please visit, https://www.fiu.edu/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions/index.html
The Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts has an advising team that is here to help students with all of our programs. Prior to each registration period, incoming and continuing music majors are placed on an advising hold until they have met with their academic advisor, who will work with students to plan their schedule for the upcoming semester, process any necessary course permissions, and refer students to the appropriate faculty member if more specialized advisement or course placement is needed. You should meet with you advisor every semester.
Our advising team will:
- Help you plan effectively
- Work with you to identify goals and develop educational plans to reach them
- Assist you with academic issues and help you find solutions
- Help you understand degree requirements
- Work with you to select and schedule your courses
Undergraduate Students
Our academic advisors are available to provide guidance as students work towards realizing both personal and professional goals. All students accepted into a degree program in the School of Music are assigned an advisor based on their major degree program.

jessica diaz
Jessica Amores Diaz
Academic Advisor
jamores@fiu.edu
305-348-2442
Advisors By Music Degree Programs:
Composition
Orlando Jacinto Garcia, D.M.A.
garciao@fiu.edu
305-535-2617
Office Location: Mana-Wynwood – FIU
Choral Conducting
Erynn Millard, Ph.D.
erynn.millard@fiu.edu
305-348-3359
Office Location: WPAC 144A
Instrumental Conducting
Brenton F. Alston, D.M.A.
bralston@fiu.edu
305-348-2497
Office Location: WPAC 143B
Orchestral Conducting
Javier Jose Mendoza, D.M.A.
javier.mendoza@fiu.edu
305-348-2896
Office Location: WPAC 143B
Jazz Performance
Jamie Ousley, D.M.A.
lousley@fiu.edu
305-348-1605
Office Location: 144c
Music Business
Karen S. F. Veloz, Ph.D.
fullerk@fiu.edu
305-348-2896
Office Location:141
Music Education
Sandra Sanchez Adorno, Ph.D.
sadorno@fiu.edu
305-348-7252
Office Location: 145C
Music Technology
Dr. Jacob Sudol, Ph.D.
jacob.sudol@fiu.edu
305-348-0109
Office Location: WPAC 169
Piano and Organ Performance
José López, Ph.D.
lopezjr@fiu.edu
305-348-3697
Office Location: WPAC 143B
Instrumental Performance, Strings Studio
Marcia Littley
mlittley@fiu.edu
Office Location: 147A
Instrumental Performance, Guitar Studio
Mesut Ozgen, D.M.A.
mozgen@fiu.edu
305-348-7646
Office Location: 156A
Winds, Brass, & Percussion Performance/Marching Band
Barry Bernhardt
barry.bernhardt@fiu.edu
305-348-1547
Office Location: WPAC 155B
Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance
Vindhya Khare, D.M.A.
vindhya.khare@fiu.edu
305-348-4915
Office Location: 146A
Graduate Students
Our academic advisors are available to provide guidance as students work towards realizing both personal and professional goals. All students accepted into a degree program in the School of Music are assigned an advisor based on their major degree program.
Joel Galand, Ph.D.
Graduate Advisor
galandj@fiu.edu
305-348-7078
Office Location: WPAC 152A
Advisors By Music Degree Programs:
Composition
Orlando Jacinto Garcia, D.M.A.
garciao@fiu.edu
305-535-2617
Office Location: Mana Wynwood – FIU
Choral Conducting
Erynn Millard, Ph.D.
erynn.millard@fiu.edu
305-348-3359
Office Location: WPAC 144A
Instrumental Conducting
Brenton F. Alston, D.M.A.
bralston@fiu.edu
305-348-2497
Office Location: WPAC 143B
Orchestral Conducting
Javier Jose Mendoza, D.M.A.
javier.mendoza@fiu.edu
305-348-3587
Office Location: WPAC 143B
Jazz Performance
Jamie Ousley, D.M.A.
lousley@fiu.edu
305-348-1605
Office Location:144c
Music Business
Karen S. F. Veloz, Ph.D.
fullerk@fiu.edu
305-348-2896
Office Location: 141
Music Education
Sandra Sanchez Adorno, Ph.D.
sadorno@fiu.edu
305-348-7252
Office Location: 145C
Music Technology
Jacob Sudol, Ph.D.
jacob.sudol@gmail.com
305-348-0109
Office Location: WPAC 169
Piano and Organ Performance
José López, Ph.D.
lopezjr@fiu.edu
305-348-3697
Office Location: WPAC 143B
Instrumental Performance, Strings Studio
Marcia Littley
mlittley@fiu.edu
Office Location: 147A
Instrumental Performance, Guitar Studio
Mesut Ozgen, D.M.A.
mozgen@fiu.edu
305-348-7646
Office Location: 156A
Winds, Brass, & Percussion Performance/Marching Band
Barry Bernhardt
barry.bernhardt@fiu.edu
305-348-1547
Office Location: WPAC 155B
Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance
Vindhya Khare, D.M.A.
vindhya.khare@fiu.edu
305-348-4915
Office Location: 146A