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February 2023 Newsletter

OKEMOS MUSIC ACADEMY RECEIVES THE 2023 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!

WE WON!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US!

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 January! 

Kailyn S.
Ethan A.
Avery S.
Roy B.
Ariel R.
Luke X.
Jameson H.
Zoe S.
Mikey R.
Bryce M.
Austin H.
Tom B.
Alisa N.
Hanson N.
Jose G.
Ximena O.
Ray V.
Isaiah T.
Charvi M.
Neal B.
John P.
Andrew C.
Kavya V.
Mike D.
Owen V.
Tom F.
Parker F.
Cohen R.
Shayna Q.
Daniel B.
Eloise R.
Kara T.
Cole R.
Kallei R.
Chelsea J.
Logan S.
Agatha T.
Grant S.
Carli S.
Vallentina V.
Daphne S.
Ryan B.
Paul S.
Niharika S.
Bryson B.
Henry M.
Erin M.
Vivaan P.
Elliana B.

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

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR LESSONS!:

“My daughter loves taking clarinet lessons with Gary. She feels like she learns something new each week and is improving as a player.”
-Lisa Ernst, Holt, MI 2/15/2023
 
“Lessons are going very well! McKenzie really enjoys working with Shelly & we feel Shelly has really improved her vocal skills!” 
-Kristen Pricco, Okemos, MI 2/13/2023
 
“Every employee or teacher I have met has been amazing, knowledgeable and so patient. This is perfect for any age! I am 36 and have started to take piano lessons and refresh my vocal skills. I highly recommend giving them a try!” 
-Alea Hewson DeWitt, MI 12/11/2022
 
“Norah has enjoyed her lessons with Alirna and is learning so much. We are excited to see what they can do together.”
– Kyle Kopper, Williamston, MI 1/29/2023
 
“My son and I have been loving the online option for piano lessons…with limited transportation, this has been ideal.” 
-Rebecca Jordan, Okemos, MI 1/25/2023
 
“Every teacher at Okemos Music Academy is top-notch! They have helped me tremendously reach my musical goals.” 
-Paul Schneider, Williamston, MI 1/21/2023
 
“Lizzy loves her lessons with Mr. Gary. She’s building a lot of confidence in her playing.” 🙂
-Angela Straus, DeWitt, MI 2/2/2023
 
 
Thank you to all who have provided us with feedback about your lessons. We appreciate you being a part of our academy!

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:
Gerardo de la Torre: Wednesday: 3 Spots Left
Marie Vavro-Clise: SOLD OUT
Shelly Gleason: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
Catharine Harrell: SOLD OUT
Alexis Simpson: Friday: 2 Spots Left
 
GUITAR:
Sebastian Quesada: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Logan Marroquin: Saturday: 5 Spots Left
Steve Pinckney: Monday: 4 Spots Left
Jim Pinckney: Thursday: 5 Spots Left
Luke Sittard: Thursday: 3 Spots Left
Matt Poirier: Wednesday: 3 Spots Left
Adam Meinerding: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
 
PIANO:
Susan Froman: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
Liudmila Bondar: Thursday: 1 Spot Left
Fred Issac: Friday: 1 Spot Left
Jon Wagner: Friday: 1 Spot Left
Soojin Kim: SOLD OUT
Rhonda Mliakoff: Monday: 2 Spots Left
Lily Chen: Saturday: 4 Spots Left
 
DRUMS: 
Geoff Lewis: Monday: 1 Spot Left
 
STRINGS (Violin/Viola):
Peter Kent: Thursday: 3 Spots Left 
Alirna Korieva: SOLD OUT
Farangiz Takhirova: Monday: 7 Spots Left
 
WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute):
Gary Clavette: SOLD OUT
John Khaydarov: Saturday: 4 Spots Left
 
BRASS (Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet):
Joe Schmidt: SOLD OUT
 
 

Upcoming Dates

Easter-CLOSED
Sunday, April 9th, 2023
 
Memorial Day-CLOSED
Monday, May 29th, 2023
 
Okemos Music Academy’s 2023 Spring Recitals
Saturday, June 3rd, and Saturday June 10th, 2023

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)664-1110
2220 University Park Dr.
Okemos, MI 48864