Monthly Newsletter
Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
Dear Okemos Music Academy Students and Families,
As we transition into the beautiful summer months, I want to take a moment to connect with our amazing community, celebrate some wonderful student milestones, and look forward to an exciting season of music-making ahead.
It is incredibly easy for children to fall into the summer device trap, spending hours glued to phones, tablets, or video games. Summer music lessons offer the perfect antidote. They provide an active, screen-free, and creative outlet that keeps young minds sharp and productive during the long vacation weeks!
We want to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of our students who performed in our recent recitals. Seeing the results of your months of hard work and practice come to life on stage was truly moving.
Thank you to the families for your unwavering support and for cheering on our talented community.
We are incredibly excited to see our students perform in the Winter Recitals in January!
These performances are always a highlight of our year, and we can’t wait to see how much more everyone will grow between now and then!
We recently celebrated our academy parents with our “Bring Your Mom Week” and “Bring Your Dad Week,” and it was a spectacular joy to see so many mothers, fathers, grandmothers, and grandfathers sitting in on lessons, participating, and seeing the magnificent progress our students have made.
A huge congratulations to our winners, and an enormous thank you to all the wonderful parents who participated and made that week so special!
Thank you all for being such a vital, positive, and supportive part of the Okemos Music Academy community.
Whether you are stepping into the classroom this month or continuing your private lessons through the warm summer weeks, we appreciate your dedication to arts education.
Have a phenomenal, safe, and music-filled summer!
Sincerely,
John Dewey
Owner, Okemos Music Academy and Berkley Arts Academy
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WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
Please welcome our new students!
Lucille B.
Eli P.
Mathan K.
Delaney B.
Aaron H.
Karen J.
Charvi M.
Haze L.
Riviera C.
Madeline M.
Milo R.
Abigail M.
Jayden S.
Harvey S.
Binh L.
Louise J.
Julian L.
Bryce W.
Odin C.
Ezekiel M.
Lila P.
Leah M.
Braydon H.
Elijah K.
Sara M.
Emerald W.
Samantha M.
Allison M.
Madisyn D.
Ingrid A.
Amanda F.
Mivan J.
Jade G.
Emma S.
Mackenzie S.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of Okemos Music Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR LESSONS!:
“They LOVE Christian. Every time we leave, they say, “he is SUCH a great teacher!”
-Michelle Gallagher, Okemos, MI 5/10/2026
“It went great! I hadn’t had vocal lessons before, and Jeremy gave me great feedback and skills to work on. I’m excited to keep working with him!”
-Eli Poth, Williamston, MI 5/7/2026
“Okemos Music Academy is great! My boys really enjoy their music lessons.”
-MacIntosh Family, East Lansing, MI 5/2/2026
“Jim has been an amazing instructor, and you have been a delight. Thank you so much!”
-Deedra Matthews, Mason, MI 4/29/2026
“My daughter has taken percussion lessons from Geoff from 6th grade through 10th grade. He helped her from being a beginner percussionist, through playing the drum kit in jazz band, to making the competitive drum line at her high school. She wouldn’t be the musician she is today without his support. He helped her practice & master new skills, pushed her to try things she didn’t know she could do, and supported her through changing demands and even stage fright. We highly recommend him and Okemos Music Academy for private lessons.”
-Shana Killips, Okemos, MI, 4/27/2026
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: Thursday: 1 Spot Left
Shelly Gleason: SOLD OUT
Chauncey Burghart: Saturday: 3 Spots Left
Catharine Harrell: Saturday: 2 Spots Left
Shelby Host: SOLD OUT
GUITAR:
Jeremy Burton: Wednesday: 3 Spots Left
Steve Pinckney: Monday: 2 Spots Left
Jim Pinckney: Thursday: 3 Spots Left
Matt Poirier: Friday: 3 Spots Left
Adam Meinerding: Monday: 1 Spot Left
PIANO:
Chip Hazelwood: Thursday: 5 Spots Left
Ann Bell: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
Kyle Poyma: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Susan Froman: Thursday: 1 Spot Left
Christian Clark: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
DRUMS:
Geoff Lewis: Thursday: 1 Spot Left
Kayden Spring: Sunday: 1 Spot Left
Fred Issac: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola):
Peter Kent: SOLD OUT
Lyudmila Gofurova: Thursday: 2 Spots Left
WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet):
Elyor Gofurov: Friday: 2 Spots Left
Joshua Haugen: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
BRASS (Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet):
Joe Schmidt: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
Upcoming Dates
Independence Day-CLOSED
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Labor Day-CLOSED
Monday, September 7th, 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
