July 2022 Newsletter

Join Okemos Music Academy in singing the National Anthem at a Lansing Lugnuts game on Sunday, August 21st at 1:05 pm!

We have our very own section for Okemos Music Academy families. Please join us in this fun outing. All current students, families, and friends are welcome and invited to sing the National Anthem, not just voice students.

OMA will be paying for the entrance of any current student, additional tickets can be purchased for $11.

We will be performing the National Anthem!
Capital City Market Kid’s Day
Day 2 of Wizarding Weekend (Harry Potter theme)
Pregame Scarf Giveaway
Meet at Guest Services at 12:30 p.m.!

Please contact the front desk with any questions and to sign up!

OKEMOS MUSIC ACADEMY RECEIVES THE 2022 BEST OF OKEMOS AWARD!

We are very honored to have received this award and want to thank our Okemos Music Academy families, staff, teachers, and most importantly, our amazing students!

MUSICAL LADDER SYSTEM®

Okemos Music Academy is the only music school in Greater Lansing that gives its students the opportunity to earn special color wristband bracelets, trophies, AND certificates for passing musical tests with the Musical Ladder System®.

Find out more about the Musical Ladder System® at LansingMusicLessons.com or contact the office staff at 517-664-1110!

WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!

Please welcome our new students who registered in May!

Amelia P.

Hailey M.

Sutton B.

Connor M.

Leah G.

Petra F.

Thomas R.

Doug F.

Wyatt J.

Nico R.

Claire M.

Mallory M.

James E.

Ella K.

Edward S.

Lu S.

Kathrine L.

Abigail T.

Finnley N.

Serene R.

Lizzy S.

Sudin B.

Brendal T.

Aria D.

Narain V.

Anisha R.

Holly D.

Adeline R.

Bryn K.

Gabriella G.

Joseph J.

Molly S.

Madeline G.

Stan S.

Harvey S.

Mira M.

Noelle C.

Maxwell B.

Thomas R.

Ella G.

Ayan C.

Hailee S.

Noah E.

Melodie W.

Evan C.

Isabell A.

Annlyn A.

Stephen S.

Lian M.

Cullen M.

Joseph S.

Milo W.

Lily W.

Lindelwe S.

Chris B.

Sean M.

Noah Y.

Isaac Y.

Welcome and thank you for being a part of Okemos Music Academy!

Pet of the Month

Taco and Queso

Okemos Music Academy’s Pets of the Month are Taco and Queso, owned by student, Caitlin!

For being selected, Taco, Queso, and Caitlin will receive a $20 Soldans Gift Card and will also have their picture on our Facebook and Instagram page, in our lobby, and at Soldans in Okemos!

If you would like to win a $20 gift card to Soldan’s Pet Supplies, email a picture of your OMA student and Pet to info@okemosmusicacademy.com and you could win next!

Student of the Month

Vikram!

Instrument:

Piano

Teacher: Jon

What is your favorite thing to do outdoors? Play sports

What do you enjoy doing for fun?: Video games

Favorite Food: Pizza!

Favorite Song or Band: Dynamite by Taio Cruz

If you could own any wild animal as a pet, what would it be? A Wolf

What is your favorite movie? Addam’s Family

Have you thought about what career or job you want to have? What would it be?: A professional athlete

Who is your hero, and why? My mom, because she is amazing!

Thanks for the interview, Vikram, and congratulations on being chosen as our Student of the Month! He won a Target gift card. Be sure to do a great job at your lessons, and you may be chosen next!

Is Your Teacher Sold Out?

Many teachers have sold out. If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day, or time, please contact any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting list.

VOICE:

Marie Vavro-Clise: Sunday: 1 Spot Left

Shelly Gleason: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left

Catharine Harrell: Sunday: 2 Spots Left

GUITAR:

Sebastian Quesada: Tuesday: 5 Spots Left

Steve Pinckney: Monday: 1 Spot Left

Jim Pinckney: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left

Luke Sittard: Saturday: 6 Spots Left

Adam Meinerding: Monday: 1 Spot Left

Onur Alakavuklar: Friday: 1 Spot Left

Jon Wagner: Monday: 1 Spot Left

PIANO:

Susan Froman: Monday: 1 Spot Left

Liudmila Bondar: Monday: 2 Spots Left

Soojin Kim: Thursdays: 5 Spots Left

Feng Kang: Monday: 5 Spots Left

Fred Issac: Sunday:1 Spot Left

Alexis Simpson: Sunday: 2 Spots Left

DRUMS:

Geoff Lewis: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left

STRINGS (Violin/Viola):

Peter Kent: Tuesday: 3 Spots Left

Alirna Korieva: Saturdays: 4 Spots Left

Hsin-Ju Yu: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left

Sarai Aboites: Thursday: 2 Spots Left

WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute):

Gary Clavette: SOLD OUT

BRASS (Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet):

Joe Schmidt: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left

Upcoming Dates

National Anthem Performance at Jackson Field

Sunday, August 21st, 2022

Labor Day-CLOSED

Monday, September 5th, 2022

Thanksgiving Day-CLOSED

Thursday, November 24th, 2022

IT'S EASY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP.

IT’S EASY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
Ready to start? You have nothing to lose.
Sign-up is easy and parent-friendly, with helpful staff at the front desk seven days a week to serve you. Because we only offer lessons on a month-to-month basis, there are no large upfront payments, no complicated contracts, no annual material or performance fees, and no semester minimums.

Lessons are first come, first serve, so visit www.LansingMusicLessons.com and select “Register Now”, or contact us today to arrange your first lesson!

Lessons are available seven days a week and are scheduled once a week.
A one-time registration fee of $30 per student (maximum $60 per family) is due only at the time of registration.

Lesson & Office Hours
Mon-Thurs
10:30am – 8:30pm
Fridays
12:30pm – 7:00pm
Saturdays
9:00am – 3:00pm
Sundays
12:00pm – 5:00pm

Okemos Music Academy
(517)588-6071
2220 University Park Dr.
Okemos, MI 48864