Monthly Newsletter
Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
Dear Okemos Music Academy Students and Families,
We hope you’re settling in nicely now that the hustle of the early fall is behind us.
It’s been a fantastic few months filled with creativity and musical growth. We have some exciting news and important dates to share as we look ahead to the end of the year and the start of the new one!
We are excited to announce that our annual Winter Recitals are approaching fast!
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to share their hard work in a supportive environment.
Our staff will be on hand to welcome and assist all performers, especially our first timers, to ensure everyone has a great experience.
Please call, text or email the office staff, or you can sign up at the front desk!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Halloween Costume Week! We had so many fun and creative outfits!
We are thrilled to announce that the winner of the $50 Visa Gift Card is… Amelia!
Congratulations, Amelia! We hope you enjoy your prize!
Now that your family’s fall schedules are settling down, it’s the perfect time to commit to regular lesson times and focus on skill building.
Do you have a friend or family member who has always wanted to play an instrument? The holidays are just around the corner, and music lessons make a wonderful, enriching gift!
If you’ve been waiting to enroll, don’t delay! Our winter schedule is filling up quickly.
Call or visit the front desk today to secure a spot for a new student, add a second instrument, or purchase a gift certificate for the holidays.
Enroll now to end the year on a high note!
Sincerely,
John Dewey
Owner, Okemos Music Academy and Berkley Arts Academy
PLEASE LEAVE US A 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW!
OKEMOS MUSIC ACADEMY RECEIVES THE 2025 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!
Adonis O.
Peter J.
Wayne N.
Daniel S.
Adonis O.
Max R.
Dawit K.
Cole T.
Lina R.
Charlotte R.
Ella R.
Oliver S.
Alexander C.
Garrett S.
Isobel G.
Caitlin M.
Olivia B.
Kaiya D.
Jude A.
Bently D.
Lauren H.
Valley R.
Corduroy R.
Clara W.
Catherine W.
Claire B.
Corin M.
Olivia S.
Matthew R.
Dion F.
Casey S.
Jeanylie R.
Alba T.
Elle M.
Ella D.
Reed S.
Alexander B.
Sloan D.
Olive F.
Delilah F.
Michael W.
Adhyanta K.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of Okemos Music Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR LESSONS!:
“Hello! They are loving their lessons and really taking pride in the progress they are making with their instruments! Thank you!”
-Patrick Murphy, Okemos, MI 9/15/2025
“Jim is amazing. My son is enjoying the classes.”
-Vimal Neelapareddy, Okemos, MI 9/12/2025
“The appointment was great, thank you! She is looking forward to her next one.”
-Tiffany Cotton, Williamston, MI 9/12/2025
“Her lessons has been going on well. Thanks for checking in on us. Finn is super amazing with kids.”
-Christiana Olusegun, Lansing, MI 9/8/2025
“It has been great! We love Ms. Shelly!”
-Yaohung Tan, Okemos, MI 9/6/2025
“She has LOVED lessons with you, and it’s breathed new life into her music. Thanks so much for all you’ve done to help her!”
-Becky Lowe Holt, MI 8/23/2025
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:
Melissa Carter: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Shelly Gleason: SOLD OUT
Chauncey Burghart: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
Catharine Harrell: SOLD OUT
Shelby Host: Monday: 1 Spot Left
GUITAR:
Matthew Boivin: Saturday: 5 Spots Left
Jeremy Burton: Saturday: 2 Spots Left
Steve Pinckney: Monday: 4 Spots Left
Jim Pinckney: Thursday: 3 Spots Left
Matt Poirier: Friday: 6 Spots Left
Adam Meinerding: Monday: 1 Spot Left
PIANO:
Finn Williams: Thursday: 1 Spot Left
Ann Bell: Thursday: 2 Spots Left
Min-Shan Tsai: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Nessia Brooks: Monday: 2 Spots Left
Kyle Poyma: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Susan Froman: Monday: 1 Spot Left
Christian Clark: Friday: 2 Spots Left
DRUMS:
Geoff Lewis: Monday: 2 Spots
Kayden Spring: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
Fred Issac: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola):
Geunyoung Kim: Monday: 6 Spots Left
Farangiz Takhirova: Sunday: 3 Spots Left
Peter Kent: Monday: 1 Spot Left
WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet):
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
Thanksgiving Day-CLOSED
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Christmas Break-CLOSED
Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25th, 2025
New Year’s Break-CLOSED
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 and Thursday, January 1st. 2026
Okemos Music Academy 2026 Winter Recitals @ Okemos Community Church
Friday, January 16th and Saturday, January 17th, 2026
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
