September 2023 Newsletter
ANNOUNCING OKEMOS MUSIC ACADEMY'S 2024 WINTER RECITALS!
Date: Saturday, January 6th and Saturday, January 13th, 2024
@ 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Location: Okemos Community Church
4734 Okemos Rd.
Okemos, MI 48864
(between Hamilton and Grand River by Meijer)
Admission: One non-perishable (ex. canned or boxed foods) or monetary donation (cash or check payable to Greater Lansing Food Bank) donated to the Greater Lansing Food Bank
Attire: Performers: Please dress nicely
We will live-stream and post performances on the Okemos Music Academy YouTube private channel for future viewing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIB1s_uvmpo4SURrvQkYvPw
It's easy to get signed up. Just stop by the front desk at your next lesson or call us at (517)664-1110
Our recitals are fun, short, and sweet, with many options for busy families.
We have many first-time recital performers, so plenty of staff will welcome and assist students as they arrive and make sure they have a wonderful recital experience!
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®
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
Please welcome our new students who registered in August!
Randy F.
Caleb L.
Zoey T.
Olivia K.
Preston T.
Nathan H.
Isaiah T.
Walter B.
Grayson S.
Margot O.
Aleja S.
Sierra B.
Chad H.
Jack M.
Cory L.
Avery G.
Maryam S.
Claire V.
Brian M.
Cohen R.
Sam C.
Georgeanne T.
Josephine T.
David G.
Bella L.
Adrian M.
Anya M.
Benjamin K.
Carson S.
Lily V.
Johnny J.
Lily W.
Elise M.
Weston K.
Adelyn H.
Savannah D.
Maddie M.
Adwita S.
Brian M.
Campbell C.
Kate R.
Gabriel M.
Anka C.
Aadvik M.
Saad H.
Randy F.
Claire B.
Julian D.
Mitchell G.
Betsy G.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of Okemos Music Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR LESSONS!:
“Amazing! John really has a talent for working with little ones, and even ones with attention issues. He handled some tough behaviors masterfully, patiently, firmly and kindly. Gabey learned a tremendous amount in one session and he had a blast! Huge kudos to John and thanks to Christie for the recommendation.”
-Beth Mugavero, Williamston, MI 8/21/2023
“Hello, we had a great time at the first classes at the piano; the girls were very happy, and Farangiz was very sociable. Thank you for the warmth you gave us on the first day, we liked the school gifts, see you next Wednesday.”
-Folirjana Demolli, Mason, MI 8/17/2023
“I really enjoyed having both of my kids at OMA.”
-Sarah Tomasik, Holt, MI 8/16/2023
“Thank you for checking in! I really enjoyed my first visit. Gary was very kind and relaxed. I’m practicing and looking forward to learning more. Thanks!”
-Mary Kowalewsy, Mason, MI 8/9/2023
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?
VOICE:
Thomas Larner: Sunday: 4 Spots Left
Gerardo de la Torre: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
Shelly Gleason: Friday: 1 Spot Left
Catharine Harrell: SOLD OUT
GUITAR:
Steve Pinckney: Monday: 2 Spots Left
Jim Pinckney: Tuesday: 5 Spots Left
Matt Poirier: Monday: 3 Spots Left
Sebastian Quesada: Tuesday: 5 Spots Left
Adam Meinerding: Thursday: 2 Spots Left
PIANO:
Christian Clark: Sunday: 5 Spots Left
Susan Froman: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Liudmila Bondar: SOLD OUT
Fred Issac: Friday: 1 Spot Left
Jon Wagner: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Soojin Kim: Saturday: SOLD OUT
Lily Chen: Saturday: 4 Spots Left
DRUMS:
Geoff Lewis: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola):
Peter Kent: Thursday: 4 Spots Left
Farangiz Takhirova: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
Alirna Korieva: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute):
Gary Clavette: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
John Khaydarov: Tuesday: 3 Spots Left
BRASS (Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet):
Joe Schmidt: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Upcoming Dates
Thanksgiving Day-CLOSED
Thursday, November 23rd, 2023
Holiday Break-CLOSED
Sunday, December 24th-Monday, December 25th, 2023
New Year’s Break-CLOSED
Sunday, December 31st, 2023-Monday, January 1st, 2024
Winter Recitals
Saturday, January 6th and Saturday, January 13th, 2024
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
