February 2024 Newsletter
Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
Happy February, Academy families!
February wasn’t just about love songs; it was also about sweet treats! We wrapped up our “Guess the # of Candy Hearts” contest with a grand prize win for Hannah! Congratulations, Hannah!
We’ll be announcing our Spring Recital dates soon. This is your chance to witness the magic of music firsthand as our students showcase their talent and dedication.
Don’t miss it!
Know someone who’s been itching to learn an instrument? Share the love and refer them to our academy! We offer a variety of instruments and programs for all ages and skill levels.
Remember, music enriches lives, sparks creativity, and builds confidence.
Let’s keep the love for music strong this February and beyond!
MUSICAL LADDER SYSTEM®
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
Please welcome our new students who registered in January!
Hannah K.
Annette A.
Connor K.
Shloka N.
Kristen L.
Clint C.
Skyler L.
Dawit K.
Mateo S.
Caroline D.
Maewynn F.
Louis C.
Cecilia K.
Serene R.
Austin A.
Alaya A.
Dayton H.
Jeffrey C.
Henry M.
Itzal T.
Sema M.
Louisa B.
Mariam A.
Sema M.
Indumathy J.
Collin P.
Nicholas B.
Katelyn H.
Emma B.
Nicholas B.
Trevor H.
Hattie S.
Aria M.
Madon C.
John A.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of Okemos Music Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR LESSONS!:
“I have nothing but great things to say about Okemos Music Academy!”
-Aravind Madishetty, Okemos, MI 2/3/2024
“It was great! She had such a good time and I think it’s going to be a really good fit for her!”
-Emily Dawson, East Lansing, MI 1/25/2024
“I really enjoy having Matt as my instructor, we’ve been learning lots of new music and he’s been very helpful when I’ve been learning it. He’s also been very helpful with preparing me for the upcoming recital and making sure I’m ready to play the song.
Thank you!”
-Zoey McArdle, Okemos, MI 1/20/2024
“We love Okemos Music Academy! Staff is always professional, helpful, and friendly. We feel at home every week we go to our lessons. My children love their teachers and we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. If you are looking for a great place for music lessons, this is it!”
-Janet Lee, Okemos, MI, 1/20/2024
“My daughter enjoyed performing in the Recitals. Her first Recital experience was great. Thank you!”
-Kelly Chase, Webberville, MI 1/20/2024
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
Shelly Gleason: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
Catharine Harrell: SOLD OUT
Amanda Laming: Saturday: 5 Spots Left
GUITAR:
Jacob Hampton: Wednesdays: 5 Spots Left
Steve Pinckney: SOLD OUT
Jim Pinckney: Tuesday: 2 Spots Left
Matt Poirier: Friday: 1 Spot Left
Sebastian Quesada: Tuesday: 2 Spots Left
Adam Meinerding: Thursday: 1 Spot Left
PIANO:
Kathy Yun: Friday: 3 Spots Left
Shelby Host: Wednesday: 4 Spots Left
Gahyung Kim: Wednesday: 3 Spots Left
Susan Froman: Thursday: 1 Spot Left
Christian Clark: Monday: 5 Spots Left
Fred Issac: Saturday: 2 Spots Left
Lily Chen: Saturday: 4 Spots Left
DRUMS:
Geoff Lewis: Monday: 1 Spot Left
Kayden Spring: Saturdays: 4 Spots Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola):
Farangiz Takhirova: Sunday: 4 Spots Left
Peter Kent: Thursday: 4 Spots Left
WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute):
Gary Clavette: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
John Khaydarov: Monday: 1 Spot Left
BRASS (Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet):
Joe Schmidt: Tuesday: 2 Spots Left
Upcoming Dates
Easter-CLOSED
Sunday, March 31st, 2024
Memorial Day-CLOSED
Monday, May 27th, 2024
Spring Recitals
TBD in June 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
