Monthly Newsletter
Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
Dear Okemos Music Academy Students and Families,
As summer approaches, we’re thrilled to share exciting news and important dates!
Get ready for our upcoming recitals at Okemos Community Church on June 20th and June 21st! This is your chance to shine and share your musical talent.
There’s still time to sign up for an amazing performance experience to kick off your summer.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Next, a huge thank you to all the amazing moms who joined us for “Bring Your Mom to Lessons Week”! We loved having you.
Congratulations to our grand prize drawing winners: Becky, Annlyn, and Olivia, who received a $100 Visa gift card!
Now, it's time to celebrate our dads!
Get ready for "Bring Your Dad to Lessons Week," running from Sunday, June 8th to Saturday, June 14th.
We're sure it'll be a "treble" of fun! Bring your dad along to your lesson, share your passion for music, and make some great memories.
And of course, we have a grand prize drawing for all participating dads: a $100 gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods!
For new students, dive into music with our Summer Music Fun Pack!
Get a one-month lesson gift certificate, beach towel, beach ball, and instrument-specific goodies for just $99 (a $50 saving!).
Offer expires June 30th!
As we transition into the warmer months, we wish you all a fantastic start to your summer!
We look forward to a season filled with music, growth, and joy.
John Dewey
Okemos Music Academy
PLEASE LEAVE US A 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW!
OKEMOS MUSIC ACADEMY RECEIVES THE 2024 BEST OF OKEMOS AWARDS!
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!
Bryan G.
Ana H.
Mason J.
Elisabeth K.
Eesha B.
Adrian S.
Emmy O.
Carol L.
Siddharth H.
Vincent L.
Arva R.
Jennifer O.
Maria A.
Baylie F.
Josie H.
Edison C.
Gabriel M.
Cole T.
Samantha H.
Max R.
Kai S.
Isabell S.
TaMauni M.
Karen J.
Zainah A.
Veda A.
Christopher D.
Evelyn S.
Cody D.
Sophia G.
Monique H.
Wyatt S.
Andrew V.
Quinten S.
Natasha S.
Michael P.
Mayah S.
Kaleigh S.
Camden F.
Glenna Jean A.
Eve V.
Eve V.
Olivia C.
Harley B.
Caitlin M.
Allison S.
Michael Jeffrey C.
Zoey D.
Sara S.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of Okemos Music Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR LESSONS!:
“Great place for music lessons. Shelly is a fabulous teacher and everyone there is super nice. Highly recommend.”
-Katie Gavrilides, Mason, MI 5/19/2025
First lesson was great! So grateful to have the opportunity to learn from Jeremy with his knowledge in metal/hardcore vocals. Looking forward to many more. Thanks so much!”
-Wyatt Schwanbeck, Okemos, MI 5/18/2025
“This place is awesome!! I’m 39 and have been taking lessons while I’m a mom of young kids. Great hobby for me to go at my own pace and learn the music I want to.”
-Kim Sheets, Holt, MI 5/14/2025.
Thank you- it was excellent! She’s excited for next week 😁”
-Elizabeth Barshaw, Eaton Rapids, MI 5/8/2025
“He said it went well! It didn’t hurt that you presented him with a large bag of candy when he entered the door for his first lesson,lol. Thanks for checking in! We’ll see you next week.”
-Kasi Koshollek, Okemos, MI 5/8/2025
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: 1 Spot Left
Melissa Carter: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Shelly Gleason: SOLD OUT
Catharine Harrell: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
Shelby Host: SOLD OUT
GUITAR:
Jeremy Burton: Saturday: 2 Spots Left
Steve Pinckney: Monday: 1 Spot Left
Jim Pinckney: Tuesday: 4 Spots Left
Matt Poirier: Friday: 1 Spot Left
Adam Meinerding: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
PIANO:
Finn Williams: Monday: 3 Spots Left
Ann Bell: Thursday: 5 Spots Left
Kelly Bohan: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Kyle Poyma: Tuesday: 3 Spots Left
Susan Froman: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
Fred Issac: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
DRUMS:
Geoff Lewis: Monday: 1 Spot Left
Kayden Spring: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola):
Geunyoung Kim: Monday: 6 Spots Left
Farangiz Takhirova: SOLD OUT
Peter Kent: Monday: 4 Spots Left
WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet):
Jake McQuaid: Thursday: 2 Spots Left
Elyor Gofurov: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
Joshua Haugen: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
BRASS (Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet):
Joe Schmidt: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
Upcoming Dates
Bring Your Dad to Lessons Week
Sunday, June 8th-Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Okemos Music Academy’s 2025 Spring Recitals at Okemos Community Church
Friday, June 20th, and Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Independence Day-CLOSED
Friday, July 4th, 2025
National Anthem Performance at Jackson Field
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 @ 1:05 pm
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
