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April 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!

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 March! 

Brandon I.
Eero P.
Kristina A.
Nicholas H.
Viaan V.
Annlyn A.
Scott B.
Thomas B.
Liam M.
Alice J.
Jamar L.
Everett W.
Tyler W.
Maybelle L.
Isabella P.
Christina W.
Ambika T.
Gavin M.
Sophia G.
Nicholas H.
Gabriella G.
Nitya B.
Aaron B.
Thea V.
Elsa S.
Arlan H.
Aaron B.
Cole R.
Vivienne S.
Penelope S.
Alec E.
Jocelyn Y.
John S.
Cole K.
Amara W.
Reva V.
Lucy S.

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

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR LESSONS!:

“Hi, my first lesson went well! I didn’t really know what to expect, but we got started quickly and Peter gave me several helpful tips for improving my skills. Looking forward to next week!”
-Scott Bell, Okemos, MI 4/6/2023
 
“My first session with Steve was very enjoyable, helpful, and challenging but encouraging. I can’t imagine a better first, and individualized, lesson. Thanks to Steve, Beth, and the Academy in general.” 
-Jerry Punch, Okemos, MI 3/26/2023
 
“I highly recommend Okemos Music Academy to anyone seeking music lessons! Their teachers, substitutes, and office staff are wonderful! Thanks for spreading the joy of music!” 
-Fatima Rudd, Okemos, MI 3/31/2023
 
It’s great. I’m impressed with how fast Rima is learning. Soojin is a great teacher thanks for checking.
– Ramia Hafez, Lansing, MI 3/27/2023
 
“Super happy with my lessons. I love my teacher Gerardo and have learned so much.” 
-Shana Quillin, Webbervile, MI 4/15/2023
 
“I have been loving working with Shelly! She is an amazing teacher.” 
-Rachel Bird, Lansing, MI 3/16/2023
 
“Alexis is wonderful! Our five-year-old son takes singing lessons with her and he loves it.”
-Christian Houle, Okemos, MI 3/19/2023
 
 
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: 2 Spots Left
Marie Vavro-Clise: SOLD OUT
Shelly Gleason: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
Catharine Harrell: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
Alexis Simpson: Sunday: 2 Spots Left
 
GUITAR:
Steve Pinckney: Monday: 2 Spots Left
Jim Pinckney: Tuesday: 2 Spots Left
Luke Sittard: Thursday: 3 Spots Left
Matt Poirier: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
Adam Meinerding: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
 
PIANO:
Susan Froman: Monday: 1 Spot Left
Liudmila Bondar: Thursday: 3 Spots Left
Fred Issac: Friday: 1 Spot Left
Jon Wagner: Friday: 1 Spot Left
Soojin Kim: SOLD OUT
 
DRUMS: 
Geoff Lewis: Monday: 1 Spot Left
 
STRINGS (Violin/Viola):
Peter Kent: Thursday: 3 Spots Left 
Alirna Korieva: Monday: 2 Spots Left
 
WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute):
Gary Clavette: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
John Khaydarov: Monday: 4 Spots Left
 
BRASS (Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet):
Joe Schmidt: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
 
 

Upcoming Dates

Memorial Day-CLOSED
Monday, May 29th, 2023
 
Bring A Parent Week!
Sunday, May 7th to Saturday, May 13th, 2023
 
Okemos Music Academy’s 2023 Spring Recitals
Saturday, June 3rd, and Saturday June 10th, 2023
 
Independence Day-CLOSED
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
 
National Anthem Performance at Jackson Field
Sunday, August 20th, 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