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MARCH NEWS

 

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN AND CREATIVE FOR YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER?

Online registration is available now for Summer Music Camps at the Academy of Music!

BENEFITS OF SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS

  1. Daily lessons that will help your child learn faster and better.
  2. State of the art equipment and spacious classroom space.
  3. An opportunity to explore an instrument before starting private lessons.
  4. Top-notch Academy teachers who will make learning an instrument feel more like fun than practice.
  5. A family safety plan (background checks, observation windows, video cameras in every room, full-time office staff during all camps and lessons).
  6. Parent friendly services and comfortable waiting space.

For more information or to register, visit www.academyofmusicgr.com/summer-music-camps.html

OR WATCH GRKIDS SUMMER CAMPS FAIR FACEBOOK LIVE

Raffle drawing for a free Music Discovery Camp!

Testimonial from camp parent Courtney Yarch: "My daughter attended singing camp last summer, with the help of peer pressure from a friend. In one week, she went from a fearsome girl with stage fright to a (mostly) confident young woman on stage who demonstrated such a stage presence. Within 6 weeks she signed up for ukulele lessons, and has since started voice lesson s as well. Now my youngest daughter also takes piano lessons. We love Academy of Music!"

 

You can now TEXT MESSAGE the Academy of Music office at 616-965-1655

-ALSO-

More options to sign up for our weekend group make-up classes!

1. Call or text us at 965-1655

2. Email us at info@academyofmusicGR.com

3. Stop at the desk to choose a day and time 

OR CHOOSE OUR NEWEST AND EASIEST OPTION: 

4. Look for the Weekend Music Classes option on our website menu!

MAKE UP CLASS ONLINE REGISTRATION


 


SPRING RECITALS

Recital sign ups are in progress now!!!

Recital dates are:

Saturday, May 12

Saturday, May 19

Sunday, May 20

Follow the link below to access teacher availability and a link to the Sign-Up sheet. If you have any questions call the office at 616-965-1655!

RECITAL SIGN UPS AND DETAILS


 
 


WHAT: Academy of Music Annual Benefit Concert for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

FEATURING: Academy of Music Honor Students and Instructors

WHEN: Saturday, March 24 3:00-5:00pm

WHERE: Grand Rapids Art Museum - Cook Auditorium

COST: No tickets - donations will be accepted at the door and during intermission.

 

NEW STUDENTS

Hailey E, voice

Debby W, ukulele

Corbin B, drums

Jeffrey A, drums

Jonas B, guitar

Ava V, guitar

Ainsley R, piano

Kenzie R, piano

Aalayah B, piano

Sophia S, voice

Makayla G, piano

Vivian Z, guitar

Buggus S, piano

Ankush J, piano

Jocelyn D, voice

Penelope K, piano

Elliot K, voice

Loren M, guitar

Peter S, guitar

Jack P, drums

Erica S, ukulele

Ella S, ukulele

Thomas B, drums

Dilynn B, voice

KayLee D, drums

Isabella T, guitar

Tayler C, piano

Hunter C, guitar

Zoe L, voice and piano

Lilia F, piano

Abigail V, piano

Maja V, piano

Will M, guitar

Adriana G, voice


Carson E, Mar 1

Mary L, Mar 1

Kyle M, Mar 2

Kaylee M, Mar 2

Sophia L, Mar 4

Sahit M, Mar 4

Ella S, Mar 5

Dylan S, Mar 5

Ethan L, Mar 5

Mikey H, Mar 6

Derrick R, Mar 7

Kieron B, Mar 8

Caroline B, Mar 8

John B, Mar 8

Braden S, Mar 10

Sawyer H, Mar 11

Alyssa E, Mar 11

Nathan T, Mar 12

Quinn S, Mar 13

Benjamin C, Mar 13

Rachel D, Mar 14

Lily K, Mar 14

Maja V, Mar 17

Zack S, Mar 19

Amelia M, Mar 19

Addysen R, Mar 21

Taylor W, Mar 22

Kathryn L, Mar 22

Mia N, Mar 24

Amado A, Mar 25

Lucy S, Mar 25

Santana L, Mar 26

Kya K, Mar 27

Amelia M, Mar 27

Grace R, Mar 27

Harlequin L, Mar 27

Leticia T, Mar 31

 

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Jelena N.

Q. What is your instrument?

A. Ukulele

Q. What is your favorite instrument, other than your instrument?

A. Piano

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?

A. 2.5 years

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?

A. Grace Vanderwaal, she plays ukulele too!

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?

A. Playing on my ipad, with slime, and cooking.

Q. What is your favorite food?

A. Eggs, scrambled is my favorite.

Q. What is your favorite subject in school?

A. Writing and typing

Q. What is your favorite animal?

A. Pandas

Q. Where would you most like to visit?

A. Australia or the UK

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?

A. When I first started lessons, I was surprised to learn the notes only go to G, and not all the way to Z!

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?

A. Keep trying even if it's hard, and maybe when you grow up you can be a music teacher too!

 

MUSICAL LADDER CELEBRATIONS

 
 
 

WE LOVE REFERRALS!


MARCH-MAY REFERRAL SPECIAL

Any referrals between March 1 and May 31 will have a chance to win "Wolfie" the stuffed wolf and a $500 gift card to visit Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City.

Drawing held June 1


 

TO THE FOLLOWING REFERRING FAMILIES


Patridge Family

Bauer Family

Anderson Family


Evie Patridge took home $600 in VISA gift cards after winning the February referral raffle! We bet she'll spend it in NYC this June when she is there for her Carnegie Hall performance!

 

IS YOUR TEACHER SOLD OUT?

Many teachers have sold out or have limited spots available. 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. If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings for March or April, please send an e-mail to info@academyofmusicGR.com or call the Academy office at 616-965-1655


PIANO

Keith - SOLD OUT Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs; 1 SPOT Mon

Tracy - SOLD OUT

Careta - SOLD OUT

David - SOLD OUT

Ken - SOLD OUT

Chrisann - SOLD OUT Wed; 1 SPOT Sun, Mon

Mary Beth - 1 SPOT Tues, Thurs; SOLD OUT Fri

Janet - SOLD OUT Wed, Thurs; 1 SPOT Tues, Sat

Betsy - SOLD OUT Sat, 1 SPOT Fri

Emily - 1 SPOT Fri, Sat, Sun


GUITAR

Carsten - SOLD OUT Thurs; 1 SPOT Mon, Wed, Fri

Evie - 2 SPOTS Tues, Thurs


GUITAR/UKULELE/MANDOLIN

Adam - 1 SPOT Mon, SOLD OUT Tues, Thurs

Hayes - SOLD OUT


VOICE

Ellie - SOLD OUT Mon, Fri, Sat 1 SPOT Wed

Tanya - 1 SPOT Fri

Rosie - SOLD OUT Thurs, 1 SPOT Sun


VOICE/PIANO

Annie - SOLD OUT

Susan - SOLD OUT

Christina - SOLD OUT


VOICE/PIANO/UKULELE

Sasha - SOLD OUT


VOICE/GUITAR

Ryan - SOLD OUT


STRINGS/PIANO

Anne Marie - SOLD OUT


STRINGS

Anna - 1 SPOT Thurs

Arturo - SOLD OUT

Bea - 1 SPOT Mon

Marlae - SOLD OUT

Tina - SOLD OUT Tues, 1 SPOT Sun


DRUMS

Dan -1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Garrett - 1 SPOT Wed, Thurs


DRUMS/GUITAR

Mitch - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Wed

Nathan - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed, Sat

Jonathan - 1 SPOT Sat, Sun

 
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6159 28th St SE

Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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FEBRUARY NEWS

 


Student, Teacher, and Staff Appreciation Month!

by Barbara Hendricks, Director

In the fall of 2009, I registered students for piano lessons and early childhood music classes for the first time in two suites in the Cascade Business Center. My goal was to find a way to offer a better music lesson experience for the Grand Rapids community. 

Fast forward to January 2018, and I am grateful that the Academy has now grown to include nearly 40 fabulous teachers offering quality instruction on the five major instruments - piano, guitar, voice, drums, and strings. Our move in January 2014 to a larger space in the Cascade Business Center has helped us not only build our reputation as West Michigan’s largest private music lesson school, but also as the best music lesson experience and best value in the community!

As a mother of five, I am especially proud that the Academy is able to offer convenient lessons times for siblings, a comfortable waiting space with activities for kids, free coffee and WiFi for adults, a variety of teachers and methods that parents can trust, and over-the-top customer service from our outstanding office team!

Please accept our heartfelt thanks for entrusting us each week with your music lessons. To show our appreciation, enjoy student appreciation treats this month - FREE pop sockets for your phones, fidget spinners for our students, Valentine sweet treats, and more! And help me thank our staff and teachers for all they do to make the Academy the best music school in West Michigan!

 

You can now TEXT MESSAGE the Academy of Music office at 616-965-1655

-ALSO-

More options to sign up for our weekend group make-up classes!

1. Call or text us at 965-1655

2. Email us at info@academyofmusicGR.com

3. Stop at the desk to choose a day and time 

OR CHOOSE OUR NEWEST AND EASIEST OPTION: 

4. Look for the Weekend Music Classes option on our website menu!

http://www.academyofmusicgr.com/weekend-music-classes.html


 

NEW STUDENTS

John K, guitar

Emily W, piano

Brian W, piano

Bailey L, violin

Bennit M, drums

Lilah A, piano

Gabrielle A, piano

Abby L, ukulele

Hailey M, guitar

Alanna S, voice

Katie M, piano

James, piano

Lydia M, piano

Jerahmy G, piano and drums

Orrin M, piano

Ankush J, piano

Annabelle R, voice

Ruby J, voice

Anjali D, piano

Benjamin Y, drums

Nathaniel Y, violin

Jacob S, piano

Lauren B, voice

Sophia J, voice

Kyla M, voice

Jerry D, bass guitar

Destiny W, voice

Christian B, piano

Morgan B, piano

Peggy V, voice

Charlie H, piano

Sophia W, piano

Harlequin L, voice

Ainsley H, ukulele

Avery H, ukulele

Ava S, voice

Jack A, guitar

Nathan T, viola

Arthur M, piano

Anna P, voice

Lily K, voice

Carson E, guitar

Evan W, piano

Ayden R, piano

Oliver A, guitar

Emily H, voice

Nick K, guitar

Hunter C, guitar

Vrisan P, piano

Jiya P, piano

Vivian Z, voice

Alani G, guitar

Makayla G, voice

Madison M, voice

Devin S, guitar

Anna M, ukulele

Evan U, guitar

Emma D, Feb 2

Nancy B, Feb 3

Sparsh A, Feb 3

Abby S, Feb 4

Rowan B, Feb 5

Katelyn I, Feb 5

Addison M, Feb 5

Logan U, Feb 5

Deeher S, Feb 6

Scarlett G, Feb 6

Gabrielle A, Feb 6

Lucy C, Feb 8

Katie K, Feb 9

Victor J, Feb 11

Ethan D, Feb 12

Sophia F, Feb 12

Eddie W, Feb 12

Denia Y, Feb 13

Caroline D, Feb 13

Anvi T, Feb 14

Annabelle R, Feb 15

Jaslyn R, Feb 16

Venus Z, Feb 16

Aspen Y, Feb 18

Anna F, Feb 18

Matthew F, Feb 18

Anabel V, Feb 18

Keira B, Feb 19

Katelyn V, Feb 20

Grant S, Feb 24

Anay M, Feb 24

Abby S, Feb 24

Atira C, Feb 24

Dante G, Feb 26

Jacob S, Feb 26

Ruby J, Feb 27

Anna K, Feb 28

 

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Anna S.

Q. What is your instrument?

A. Piano

Q. What is your favorite instrument, other than your instrument?

A. Saxophone

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?

A. 2.5 years

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?

A. Sasha (my Academy of Music teacher), and my choir teacher Mrs. Blink

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?

A. Drawing complex dragons, letting my mind wander, and reading

Q. What is your favorite food?

A. Lasagna

Q. What is your favorite subject in school?

A. Life and Environmental Sciences

Q. What is your favorite animal?

A. Akhal.- teke horses

Q. Where would you most like to visit?

A. Costa Rica

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?

A. All of it! But I really liked learning to play "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley.

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?

A. Practice makes perfect!

 

MUSICAL LADDER CELEBRATIONS

 

WE LOVE REFERRALS!

FEBRUARY REFERRAL SPECIAL

In appreciation to our current students

for helping us reach our 600 student goal,

our February raffle drawing will be

$600

Three winners will each receive a $200 Visa Gift Card!

Drawing held March 1


 

THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES

WILL RECEIVE ONE FREE MONTH OF

TUITION IN APPRECIATION FOR

JANUARY REFERRALS:

Dempsey Family

Sowinski Family

Singla Family

Wiseman Family

Chen Family

Purkovic Family

Dean Family

Bonofiglio Family

Kriekard Family

Mechan Family

Larson Family

 

IS YOUR TEACHER SOLD OUT?

Many teachers have sold out or have limited spots available. 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. If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings for February or March, please send an e-mail to info@academyofmusicGR.com or call the Academy office at 616-965-1655


PIANO

Keith - SOLD OUT Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs; 1 SPOT Wed

Tracy - SOLD OUT

Careta - SOLD OUT

David - SOLD OUT

Ken - SOLD OUT

Chrisann - SOLD OUT Sun, Wed; 1 SPOT Mon

Mary Beth - 1 SPOT Tues; SOLD OUT Fri

Janet - SOLD OUT Wed, 1 SPOT Tues, Thurs, Sat

Betsy - SOLD OUT

Emily - 1 SPOT Fri, Sat, Sun


GUITAR

Carsten - SOLD OUT Mon, Thurs; 1 SPOT Wed, Fri

Evie - 2 SPOTS Tues, Thurs


GUITAR/UKULELE/MANDOLIN

Adam - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Tues, Wed

Hayes - SOLD OUT


VOICE

Ellie - SOLD OUT Mon, 1 SPOT Wed, Fri, Sat

Tanya - 1 SPOT Fri

Rosie - SOLD OUT Thurs, 1 SPOT Sun


VOICE/PIANO

Annie - SOLD OUT

Susan - SOLD OUT

Christina - SOLD OUT


VOICE/PIANO/UKULELE

Sasha - SOLD OUT


VOICE/GUITAR

Ryan - SOLD OUT


STRINGS/PIANO

Anne Marie - SOLD OUT


STRINGS

Anna - SOLD OUT

Arturo - SOLD OUT

Bea - 1 SPOT Mon

Marlae - SOLD OUT

Tina - SOLD OUT Tues, 1 SPOT Sun


DRUMS

Dan -1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Garrett - 1 SPOT Wed, Thurs


DRUMS/GUITAR

Mitch - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Wed

Nathan - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed, Sat

Jonathan - 1 SPOT Sat, Sun

 

WHAT: Academy of Music Annual Benefit Concert for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

WHEN: Saturday, March 24 3:00-5:00pm

WHERE: Grand Rapids Art Museum - Cook Auditorium

COST: No tickets - donations will be accepted at the door and during intermission.

FEATURING: Academy of Music Honor Students and Instructors

 
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Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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JANUARY NEWS

As we begin another year, the teachers and staff would like to thank all of our students, parents, and families for the wonderful memories of 2017.

We have loved celebrating your achievements with you as you grow in your music, your Musical Ladder milestones, and your first, second, and tenth recitals!

We are committed to being the best place for Music Lessons in the Grand Rapids area, and we THANK YOU for being with us.

We wish you all an amazing 2018!

Be sure to plan ahead for these special events:


MARCH 24 - 2018 Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Concert by Academy Staff and Honor Students. 3-5 pm. Grand Rapids Art Museum. Donations accepted at the door.

MAY 12, 19, & 20 - Spring Recitals at Wealthy Theatre!

JUNE 17 - Carnegie Hall Debut Recital for Academy of Music! (Registration deadline 1/31/15. Only a few spots left)

SUMMER 2018 - Stay tuned for Summer Camp information!

DECEMBER - TBA Winter Recitals

 

 More options to sign up for our weekend group make-up classes!

1. Call us at 965-1655

2. Email us at info@academyofmusicGR.com

3. Stop at the desk to choose a day and time 

OR CHOOSE OUR NEWEST AND EASIEST OPTION: 

4. Look for the Weekend Music Classes option on our website menu!

http://www.academyofmusicgr.com/weekend-music-classes.html


 

NEW STUDENTS

Eva R, voice

Akshath G, guitar

Deeher S, piano and voice

Addysen R, violin

Brooklyn B, piano

Emilee B, piano

Ryan B, piano

Ashley D, guitar

Isabella M, bass guitar

Joe P, piano

Shirley C, piano

Christian E, violin

Caitlyn E, piano

Zosia V, voice

Marissa H, voice

Bobby A, piano

Jack L, voice

Autumn V, piano

Caroline B, guitar

Dawson M, piano

Khiem T, guitar

Cindy S, cello

Sahara K, guitar

Junie Z, ukulele

Charley B, Jan 1

Maleia H, Jan 2

Jackson Y, Jan 3

Mira W, Jan 4

Alexa K, Jan 4

Laila G, Jan 6

Liam M, Jan 8

Ethan M, Jan 8

Minte O, Jan 10

Kaylie M, Jan 11

Zion B, Jan 11

Emily M, Jan 11

Grace S, Jan 11

Tanisha H, Jan 12

Neysa N, Jan 13

Addison M, Jan 13

Maina D, Jan 14

Connor S, Jan 15

Vanian W, Jan 17

Annabel G, Jan 17

Rosie P, Jan 19

Bashaar K, Jan 19

Julia H, Jan 20

Olivia H, Jan 20

Evelyn S, Jan 21

Maura D, Jan 22

Carl K, Jan 23

Kayla B, Jan 23

Kate S, Jan 24

Ana B, Jan 25

P.J. V, Jan 25

Sophia H, Jan 26

Rachael Y, Jan 27

Charles N, Jan 28

Banon S, Jan 30

Gabrielle W, Jan 31

Reia W, Jan 31

 

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Alondra C.


Q. What is your instrument?

A. Piano


Q. What is your favorite instrument, other than your instrument?

A. Percussion


Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?

A. 3 years


Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?

A. Eh Sheeran, Pentatonix


Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?

A. Reading (favorite book is Harry Potter) and Band


Q. What is your favorite food?

A. Italian - Alfredo Pasta


Q. What is your favorite subject in school?

A. Science (biology)


Q. What is your favorite animal?

German Shepherds


Q. Where would you most like to visit?

A. Italy


Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?

A. Learning how to play Carol of the Bells.


Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?

A. Be yourself and try your best, if you mess up keep trying until you get it. Don't give up no matter what happens!

 

MUSICAL LADDER CELEBRATIONS

 

WE LOVE REFERRALS!

CASH BACK IN JANUARY

To thank our current students for an amazing 2017, during the month of January, if you refer a friend to the Academy of Music, you will receive a

FREE MONTH OF LESSONS!

AND

your friend will receive a

$25 gift card

Target, Amazon, AMC or Celebration Cinemas

Special promotion expires 1/31/18

(Deadline is firm)


Congratulations to Dante G who received a Bose Bluetooth Soundlink Speaker for winning the January Referral Grand Prize!

 

IS YOUR TEACHER SOLD OUT?

Many teachers have sold out or have limited spots available. 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. If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings for January or February, please send an e-mail to info@academyofmusicGR.com or call the Academy office at 616-965-1655


PIANO

Keith - SOLD OUT Sun, Tues; 1 SPOT Mon, Wed, Thurs

Tracy - 1 SPOT Mon, Wed; SOLD OUT Tues, Thurs, Fri

Careta - SOLD OUT

David - SOLD OUT

Ken - SOLD OUT

Chrisann - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed

Mary Beth - 2 SPOTS Tues; SOLD OUT Fri

Janet - 1 SPOT Wed; SOLD Tues, Thurs, 2 SPOTS Sat

Betsy - 1 SPOT Sat, SOLD OUT Fri

GUITAR

Carsten - 1 SPOT Mon, Wed, Fri; SOLD OUT Thurs

Evie - 2 SPOTS Tues

GUITAR/UKULELE/MANDOLIN

Adam - SOLD OUT Wed; 1 SPOT Mon, Tues

Hayes - SOLD OUT

VOICE

Ellie - 1 SPOT Wed, Sat

Tanya - 1 SPOT Fri

VOICE/PIANO

Annie - SOLD OUT

Susan - 1 SPOT Wed; SOLD OUT Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs

Christina - 2 SPOTS Thurs

VOICE/PIANO/UKULELE

Sasha - SOLD OUT

VOICE/GUITAR

Ryan - SOLD OUT

STRINGS/PIANO

Anne Marie - SOLD OUT

STRINGS

Anna - SOLD OUT

Arturo - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Tues, Wed

Bea - 1 SPOT Mon

Marlae - SOLD OUT

Tina - SOLD OUT Tues, 1 SPOT Sun

DRUMS

Dan -1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Garrett - 1 SPOT Wed, Thurs

DRUMS/GUITAR

Mitch - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Wed

Nathan - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed, Sat


 
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Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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www.academyofmusicgr.com

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

REMINDER: No lessons

December 23 - January 1

We aspire to inspire. To change lives through music. To foster creativity, confidence, and grit in students. We believe in the power of music education, the benefits it brings, and the lifelong skills it develops. Music is our passion, our community, our purpose, our vehicle to self-expression, discipline, mastery, and joy.

Congratulations to the 425 students in our Winter 2017 recitals who showed us that they DREAM BIG. WORK HARD. AND PLAY MUSIC!

WHAT'S NEW AT THE ACADEMY?

More options to sign up for our weekend group make-up classes!

1. Call us at 965-1655

2. Email us at info@academyofmusicGR.com

3. Stop at the desk to choose a day and time

OR CHOOSE OUR NEWEST AND EASIEST OPTION:

4. Look for the Weekend Music Classes option on our website menu!

http://www.academyofmusicgr.com/weekend-music-classes.html

Still looking for that perfect gift? Save $40 on a guitar and lesson package at Academy of Music in Grand Rapids! Price includes an acoustic Lucida guitar, registration, one month of lessons, and assignment book. A $240 package for $200! Limited supply so contact us today! Sale price good through 7 pm on Friday, Dec 22.


CELEBRATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Adam K.

Q. What is your instrument?
A. Violin

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?
A. 15 months

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?
A. ACDC, Beethoven

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?
A. Golf and woodshop.

Q. What is your favorite food?
A. Steak

Q. What is your favorite subject in school?
A. Woodshop

Q. What is your favorite animal?
A. Eagle


Q. What is your favorite instrument, other than violin?
A. Saxophone

Q. Where would you most like to visit?
A. Australia

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?
A. Tempo

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?
A. Always give you best, and then some more. Keep trying and don’t give up!

5 Spots Left for Carnegie!

Registration Deadline 1/15/18

WE LOVE REFERRALS!

Do you know about our

AWESOME Referral Program?!

If you refer a friend for lessons both you and your friend will receive a $25 gift card (your choice of Target, Amazon, or Celebration Cinemas) AND you and your friend will also be entered into a raffle for a GRAND PRIZE!

Referrals between October 1 - December 31 will have a chance to win a Bose Soundlink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker ($299 value)!

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING REFERRING FAMILIES:

Metcalf Family

Grossa Family

Babinski Family

Grandy Family

Garrrido Family

McKellar Family

Yeh Family

Paul Family

Schaefer Family

Sowinski Family

Singla Family

Dempsey Family

Goud Family

Setterington Family

DeBenedetto Family


DRAWING WILL BE HELD JANUARY 2!

Bruce H, Dec 1

Jonah R, Dec 1

Macy B, Dec 2

Jayla J, Dec 2

Jacob A, Dec 6

Alex T, Dec 6

Aerial S, Dec 7

Christopher L, Dec 9

Fiona S, Dec 12

Graham B, Dec 13

Joel P, Dec 13

Makayla K, Dec 14

Maia K, Dec 14

Henry G, Dec 15

Evie P, Dec 15

Joseph A, Dec 16

Clarissa J, Dec 17

Wylie W, Dec 18

Isabelle T, Dec 19

Cassidy B, Dec 20

Virinchi K, Dec 20

Lexi S, Dec 21

Kelly D, Dec 22

Jacob L, Dec 22

Jaelyn M, Dec 22

Emily V, Dec 22

Gerardo D, Dec 22

Selah V, Dec 23

Abby R, Dec 24

Lydia V, Dec 25

Rylee V, Dec 26

Vincent S, Dec 30

Lia S, Dec 30

Mitchell O, Dec 30

Welcome New Students!

Charlie C, piano
Sally H, voice
Emiliano R, piano
Aarna A, piano
Jacob A, cello
Connor Z, ukulele
Harper D, piano
Siddhartha M, drums
Randy G, piano
Tyler M, guitar
Alexandria J, piano & voice
Nathan B, guitar
Santana L, drums
Lesley M, piano
Samantha F, piano

IS YOUR TEACHER SOLD OUT?

Many teachers have sold out or have limited spots available. 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. If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings for January, please send an e-mail to info@academyofmusicGR.com or call the Academy office at 616-965-1655.

PIANO
Keith - SOLD OUT Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed; 1 SPOT Thurs
Tracy - 1 SPOT Mon, Wed, Fri; SOLD OUT Tues, Thurs
Careta - SOLD OUT
David - 1 SPOT Mon; SOLD OUT Tues, Wed, Thurs
Ken - 1 SPOT Wed
Chrisann - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed
Mary Beth - SOLD OUT Fri
Janet - 1 SPOT Wed; SOLD Tues, Thurs, 2 SPOTS Sat
Betsy - 1 SPOT Fri, Sat

GUITAR
Carsten - 1 SPOT Mon, Wed, Fri; SOLD OUT Thurs

GUITAR/UKULELE/MANDOLIN
Adam - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Tues, Wed
Hayes - 2 SPOTS Tues, SOLD OUT Thurs

VOICE
Ellie - 1 SPOT Sat
Christina - 1 SPOT Thurs
Tanya - SOLD OUT

VOICE/PIANO
Ashlee - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Thurs; SOLD OUT Sat
Annie - SOLD OUT
Susan - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed; SOLD OUT Tues, Thurs

VOICE/PIANO/UKULELE
Sasha - SOLD OUT

VOICE/GUITAR
Ryan - SOLD OUT Tue; 1 SPOT Mon, Wed

STRINGS/PIANO
Anne Marie - SOLD OUT Tues, Thurs; 1 SPOT Thurs

STRINGS
Anna - SOLD OUT
Arturo - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Tues, Wed
Bea - SOLD OUT
Marlae - SOLD OUT
Tina - SOLD OUT Tues, 1 SPOT Sun

DRUMS
Dan -1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
Garrett - SOLD OUT Thurs, 1 SPOT Wed

DRUMS/GUITAR
Mitch - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Wed
Nathan - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed, Sat

Academy of Music in Grand Rapids

6159 28th St SE

Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

www.academyofmusicgr.com

info@academyofmusicgr.com

616-965-1655

Follow us on Facebook!

 

 

 

 

 

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

REMINDER: There are no lessons November 22-26

 

 

WE'RE THANKFUL FOR YOU!

 

Thank you Academy families and friends for your generous donations to the Academy of Music Halloween Candy Give Back event! Your candy will help put smiles on the faces of our deployed Service Members and First Responders! We collected approximately 450 pounds of candy and shipped off 45 boxes to Operation Gratitude this year - our largest donation to date!


 

 

 

COSTUME CONTEST WINNER!

 

Whether they were spooky, silly, or something else entirely, our students, staff, and faculty had a great time with Halloween costumes this year!  Thanks to our Academy students for your fabulous entries! 

 

Congratulations for Clarissa for winning the raffle drawing.  Enjoy your $50 Visa gift card!

 

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR THE RECITAL YET!?

 

Click here for: Recital Sign-Up Information

 

The deadline for sign-ups has been extended to midnight on November 26.

 

If you have any questions contact us at info@academyofmusicgr.com!

 

 

NATIONAL MUSICAL LADDER SYSTEM® CONTEST THIS MONTH!

 

 

We know you love the Musical Ladder System®!

 

And the Academy of Music would love to win a national contest being run by the MLS parent company!

 

The winner will receive $5,000 for school improvements!

 

To help us win, just watch the student videos below and click the "like" button on YouTube!

 

"LIKE" = A VOTE FOR ACADEMY OF MUSIC!

The video with the most views at the end of the day on 11/30/17 will be the winner!

 

 

 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH COHEN'S SUBMISSION

 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH KATELYN'S SUBMISSION

 

 

CELEBRATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

 

 

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

 Anna F.

 

 

 

 

Q. What is your instrument?
A. Voice and Piano

 

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?
A. Three years!

 

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?
A. Adele, and my mom!

 

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?
A. Basketball and Cross Country, and reading.

 

Q. What is your favorite food?
A. Chocolate.

 

Q. What is your favorite subject in school?
A. Science (Biology) or Language Arts!

 

Q. What is your favorite animal?
A. Dog.

 

Q. Where would you most like to visit?
A. Germany.

 

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?
A. Sight singing!

 

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?
A. Keep practicing!

 

 

WE LOVE REFERRALS!

Do you know about our

AWESOME Referral Program?!

 

If you refer a friend for lessons both you and your friend will receive a $25 gift card (your choice of Target, Amazon, or Celebration Cinemas) AND you and your friend will also be entered into a raffle for a GRAND PRIZE!

 

 

Referrals between October 1 - December 31 will have a chance to win a Bose Soundlink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker ($299 value)!

 

 

 

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING REFERRING FAMILIES:

Metcalf Family

Grossa Family

Babinski Family

Grandy Family

Heredia Family

McKellar Family

Yeh Family

Setterington Family

DeBenedetto Family


DRAWING WILL BE HELD JANUARY 2!

 

 

 

 

 

William B, Nov 2

Logan M, Nov 4

Soren M, Nov 4

Matthew V, Nov 5

Lydia B, Nov 6

KenZen L, Nov 6

Emerson M, Nov 6

Madeline M, Nov 7

Nora J, Nov 10

Makayla J, Nov 11

Marissa L, Nov 11

Rowan Z, Nov 11

Minhao C, Nov 12

Ian S, Nov 13

Yessenia B, Nov 13

Jonah D, Nov 13

Ella G, Nov 14

Rajeev N, Nov 15

Nathan Y, Nov 15

Rylee L, Nov 15

Addysen C, Nov16

Emery C, Nov 16

Marc S, Nov 17

Maxx B, Nov 17

Arcadia P, Nov 17

Noah B, Nov 18

Kaylee N, Nov 19

Josie T, Nov 23

Ivy M, Nov 23

Josh W, Nov 24

Adam K, Nov 25

Shallan W, Nov 26

Cozzie Z, Nov 26

Mahima D, Nov 27

Aaron S, Nov 29

Dylan L, Nov 30

Welcome New Students!

 

 

 

 

 

Wylie W, piano
Annabel G, voice
Sion C, voice
Isabella P, piano
Whitney D, violin
Samantha K, voice
Lenna S, piano
Molly M, piano
Kailen H, voice/guitar
Brian M, piano
Natalie H, voice
Madaline L, voice
Kyle M, bass guitar
Harrison G, piano
Kierra P, guitar
Tyler M, guitar
Jaelyn M, voice
Anna K, violin
Emilino M, piano
Emmanuel D, drums
Ashley F, voice
Kayla K, voice
Nhi S, piano
Aspen Y, piano
Colton Y, piano
Jackson Y, piano

 

 

 

 

 

IS YOUR TEACHER SOLD OUT?

 

Many teachers have sold out or have limited spots available. 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. If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings for December or January, please send an e-mail to info@academyofmusicGR.com or call the Academy office at 616-965-1655

 


PIANO
Keith - SOLD OUT Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed; 1 SPOT Thurs
Tracy - 2 SPOTS Mon; 1 SPOT Tues, Fri; SOLD OUT Wed, Thurs
Careta - SOLD OUT
David - 1 SPOT Mon; SOLD OUT Tues, Wed, Thurs
Ken - 1 SPOT Wed
Chrisann - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed
Mary Beth - SOLD OUT Fri
Janet - 1 SPOT Wed; SOLD Tues, Thurs
Betsy - 1 SPOT Fri, Sat

 

GUITAR
Carsten - 1 SPOT Mon, Wed, Fri; SOLD OUT Thurs

GUITAR/UKULELE/MANDOLIN
Adam - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Tues, Wed
Hayes - 2 SPOTS Tues, SOLD OUT Thurs

 

VOICE
Ellie - 1 SPOT Sat
Claire - 1 SPOT Thurs
Tanya - 1 SPOT Fri
Emily - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Wed, Fri

 

VOICE/PIANO
Ashlee - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Thurs; SOLD OUT Sat
Annie - SOLD OUT
Susan - 2 SPOTS Sun, 1 SPOT Mon, SOLD OUT

 

VOICE/PIANO/UKULELE
Sasha - SOLD OUT

 

VOICE/GUITAR
Ryan - SOLD OUT

 

STRINGS/PIANO
Anne Marie - SOLD OUT Tues, Thurs; 1 SPOT Thurs

 

STRINGS
Anna - SOLD OUT
Arturo - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Tues, Wed
Bea - SOLD OUT
Marlae - SOLD OUT
Tina - SOLD OUT Tues, 1 SPOT Sun

 

DRUMS
Dan - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Tues, Thurs, Fri
Garrett - SOLD OUT Thurs, 1 SPOT Wed

 

DRUMS/GUITAR
Mitch - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Wed
Nathan - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed, Sat

 

 

 

 

 

Academy of Music in Grand Rapids

6159 28th St SE

Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

 

www.academyofmusicgr.com

info@academyofmusicgr.com

616-965-1655

 

Follow us on Facebook!

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

HOW IT WORKS

 

Bring unopened candy to the studio 11/1 - 11/7


We’ll weigh it for you and exchange $1/lb (up to $5)


Or bring a cash donation to help cover shipping

 

 

Share photos of your best, spookiest, funniest, outlandish, and cutest costumes!
 

        - bring them to the studio
        - email them to info@academyofmusicGR.com
        - post on the Academy of Music Facebook page

 

 

 

MUSICAL LADDER CELEBRATIONS

 

 

 

 

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

 Matthew K.

 

 

 

Q. What is your instrument?
A. Drums

 

Q. What is your favorite instrument other than your instrument?
A. Bass guitar.

 

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?
A. Two years!

 

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?
A. Bieber, Michael Jackson, Elvis, Maroon 5, Selena Gomez, Cat from the show “Sam and Cat”(Arianna Grande)

 

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?
A. Soccer, hip hop dance, sports.

 

Q. What is your favorite food?
A. Macaroni and cheese, pizza, cucumbers.

 

Q. What is your favorite subject in school?
A. Math, multiplication, grammar, and reading.

 

Q. What is your favorite animal?
A. Cheetahs, tigers, lions, and monkeys.

 

Q. Where would you most like to visit?
A. Disney World, Michigan’s Adventure, and Niagara Falls.

 

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?
A. Everything!

 

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?
A. Don’t be a bully, just grow up to be nice, and a musician.

 

 

WE LOVE REFERRALS!

Do you know about our

AWESOME Referral Program?!

 

If you refer a friend for lessons both you and your friend will receive a $25 gift card (your choice of Target, Amazon, or Celebration Cinemas) AND you and your friend will also be entered into a raffle for a GRAND PRIZE!

 

 

Referrals between October 1 - December 31 will have a chance to win a Bose Soundlink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker ($299 value)!

 

 

 

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING REFERRING FAMILIES:

Metcalf Family

Grossa Family


DRAWING WILL BE HELD JANUARY 2!


As the winner of our October referral raffle Evie P. won two tickets to the MSU vs. U of M football game on October 7!

 

3 SIMPLE STEPS TO WIN A REFERRAL PRIZE THIS MONTH

 

1. Pick up some Academy of Music Halloween business card sized coupons at the desk.

 

2. Put your name on the “referred by” line on the back.

 

3. Hand them out with your Trick or Treat candy.

 

It’s a win-win in the neighborhood!

 

 

 

 

Lourdes C, Oct 1

Kenzie M, Oct 3

Annika S, Oct 4

Bryce M, Oct 5

Krystal C, Oct 7

Lola V, Oct 7

Elise G,ct 10

Natalie B, Oct 10

Brianna W, Oct 11

Isabella M, Oct 11

Caroline T, Oct 11

Evelyn V, Oct 11

Wesam A, Oct 11

Charlie B, Oct 11

Daniel F, Oct 14

Stella L, Oct 15

TJ H, Oct 17

Sasha A, Oct 18

Diego D, Oct 20

Olivia T, Oct 20

Ethan K, Oct 21

James B, Oct 21

Arianna B, Oct 22

Christian G, Oct 23

Abhay N, Oct 24

Amelia D, Oct 25

Brooke C, Oct 26

Quentin S, Oct 26

Cassie D, Oct 27

Brayden M, Oct 27

Kate L, Oct 27

Lexi V, Oct 28

Samuel S, Oct 29

Samuel L, Oct 29

Tyce V, Oct 29

Samantha A, Oct 30

Dee Dee C, Oct 30

Megan P, Oct 31

Welcome New Students!

 

 

 

 

 

Bryan M, guitar
Penelope K, violin
Sai T, piano and voice
Mariella C, voice
Lucy C, piano
Brooke L, piano
Wesam A, piano
Olivia T, piano
Emily T, voice
It M, piano
Tayler C, voice
Rick F, piano
Matthew V, cello
Lynlee B, piano
Ronnie B, mandolin
Oliver B, piano
Peyton R, ukulele
Emery C, ukulele
Quinn S, piano
Claudia G, piano
Ting P, piano
Mikey H, piano
Rachel P, voice
Marthawati G, violin
Rowan M, drums
Soren M, drums
Aaron P, piano
Tuyata T, piano
Henry S, guitar

 

 

 

 

 

IS YOUR TEACHER SOLD OUT?

 

Many teachers have sold out or have limited spots available. 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. If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings for October or November, please send an e-mail to info@academyofmusicGR.com or call the Academy office at 616-965-1655

 

PIANO
Keith - SOLD OUT Tues, Wed, Thurs; 1 SPOT Sun, Mon
Tracy - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Wed; SOLD OUT Thurs, Fri
Careta - SOLD OUT
David - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues; SOLD OUT Wed, Thurs, Sat
Ken - SOLD OUT
Chrisann - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed
Mary Beth - SOLD OUT Fry
Janet - 1 SPOT Tues, Wed, Thurs
Betsy - 1 SPOT Fri, Sat

 

GUITAR
Steve - 1 SPOT Mon
Carsten - 1 SPOT Wed, Fri; SOLD OUT Thurs

 

GUITAR/UKULELE/MANDOLIN
Adam - SOLD OUT Mon, Tues, 1 SPOT Wed, Fri
Hayes - 1 SPOT Tues, Thurs

 

VOICE
Ellie - 1 SPOT Sat
Claire - 1 SPOT Thurs
Tanya - 1 SPOT Fri
Emily - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Wed, Fri

 

VOICE/PIANO
Ashlee - SOLD OUT Mon, Tues, Thurs, 1 SPOT Sat
Annie - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues
Susan - 1 SPOT Mon, Wed; SOLD OUT Tues, Thurs, Sun

 

VOICE/PIANO/UKULELE
Sasha - SOLD OUT

 

VOICE/GUITAR
Ryan - 1 SPOT Tues, Wed

 

STRINGS/PIANO
Anne Marie - SOLD OUT Wed, Thurs; 1 SPOT Tues

 

STRINGS
Anna - 1 SPOT Thurs
Arturo - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Tues, Wed
Bea - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Sat
Marlae - SOLD OUT
Tina - SOLD OUT Tues, 1 SPOT Sun

 

DRUMS
Dan - SOLD OUT Mon; 1 SPOT Tues, Thurs, Fri
Garrett - SOLD OUT Thurs, 1 SPOT Wed
Ethan - 1 SPOT Sat

 

DRUMS/GUITAR
Mitch - 1 SPOT Mon, Tues, Wed
Nathan - 1 SPOT Sun, Mon, Wed, Sat

 

 

 

 

Academy of Music in Grand Rapids

6159 28th St SE

Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

 

www.academyofmusicgr.com

info@academyofmusicgr.com

616-965-1655

 

Follow us on Facebook!

 

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

MUSICAL LADDER SYSTEM

 

DID YOU KNOW?  The Musical Ladder System that's available to Academy of Music students is now being used by 100 music studios in the U.S., Canada, and Australia!  The inventor was inspired to create the system to reward and motivate students at his two music studiosin South Carolina.  But a chance encounter with Mark Cuban at an Inc. Magazine conference resulted in a Shark Tank moment that set the stage for taking his concept to the next level.  Since implementing the program at the Academy of Music in Grand Rapids, there have been tons of testimonials about students practicing more and breaking through challenges, proud parents, and happy music teachers!

 

 

 

WELCOME NEW OFFICE MANAGERS KATELIN AND MORGAN

 

This summer, the Academy added two new office team members - Katelin and Morgan. Morgan joins us as a full-time office manager, and Katelin as a part-time office tmanager. Here are some fun facts about each one:

 

KATELIN:
1. An artist - a sculptor to be exact, who uses book pages to sculpt creatures from fairy tales & mythology. She also does watercolor illustrations and calligraphy.
2. Played bassoon for 6 yrs, and could make her own reeds.
3. Lived in Ireland for 3 months and worked in an art gallery.
4. Loves to play board games (Settlers of Catan, and Clank!).
5. Loves the Lord of the Rings series (read them many times), and has listened to Harry Potter audio books at least 20 times.

 

 

MORGAN:
1. Married her high school sweetheart this past July.
2. Has the cutest dog named Remy.
3. BIG fan of the Friends TV Show.
4. Likes to sing, and participated in a women’s choir at Purdue University where she completed a hospitality degree.
5. Favorite things to do (besides working at the Academy) include Purdue sports, traveling, baking, and spending time with family.

 

 

 

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS
TO ACADEMY OF MUSIC ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
JENNIFER HERREMAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student of the Month

 Evelyn V.

 

 

  

 

   

 
Q. What is your instrument? 
A. Piano, it’s very fun!

 

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?
A. About two years.

 

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?
A. My music teacher at school really inspires me, he wrote our school song.  I also like Beethoven and other famous pianists.

 

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?
A. I like to read.  I like Girl Scouts.  I also am thinking about writing a song! 

 

Q. What is your favorite food?
A. York Peppermint Patties.

 

Q. What is your favorite subject in school? 
A. Music!

 

Q. What is your favorite animal?
A. Emperor penguins, cheetah, peacocks. 

 

Q. Where would you most like to visit?
A. Universal Studios and ride the Griffin ride. 

 

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?
A. My teacher and I are really good together and I like to share the events of my day with her.

 

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students? 
A. Work hard and you’ll make your goal!

 

 

WE LOVE REFERRALS!

Do you know about our

AWESOME Referral Program?!

 

If you refer a friend for lessons both you and your friend will receive a $25 gift card (your choice of Target, Amazon, or Celebration Cinemas) AND you and your friend will also be entered into a raffle for a GRAND PRIZE!

 

 

Referrals between August 1 - September 30 will be entered into a raffle for:

Two tickets to the MSU vs. U of M

game in Ann Arbor on October 7!

 

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING REFERRING FAMILIES:

Shah Family

Lieuwen Family

Thorpe Family

Sales Family

Nash Family

Partridge Family

Nixon Family

Kirkhoff Family

Russell/Carter Family

T. Stevenson Family

Regan Family


DRAWING WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 30
 

 

 

 

 

Drake E, Sep 1

Ty F, Sep 1

Avery C, Sep 1

John O, Sep 2

Dolly P, Sep 3

Angelina C, Sep 3

Clayton B, Sep 4

Olivia P, Sep 4

Anna B, Sep 5

Bria U, Sep 5

Elliot K, Sep 7

Olivia M, Sep 7

Kate S, Sep 7

Tori M, Sep 8

Vivian W, Sep 8

Ronnie R, Sep 8

Ena P, Sep 9

Morgan B, Sep 12

Michael C, Sep 14

Alex C, Sep 14

Kyle Y, Sep 14

Logan B, Sep 15

Sasha P, Sep 15

Brecken P, Sep 18

Devin S, Sep 20

Joanna M, Sep 20

Jayden B, Sep 21

Kyri A, Sep 22

Madelyn S, Sep 22

Matthew G, Sep 23

Grace K, Sep 23

Allison M, Sep 25

Ezra L, Sep 28

Abby S, Sep 29

Amaya W, Sep 29

Dane F, Sep 29

Andrew Y, Sep 30

Dayne P, Sep 30

KenZie L, Sep 30

Welcome New Students!

 

 

 

Ian J, Violin
Zalina J, Voice
Logan M, Piano
Yessenia B, Piano
Abby S, Voice
Joseph L, Guitar
Ethan K, Drums
Krithi G, Piano
David T, Piano
Graetel R, Piano
Noah O, Drums
Amelia J, Voice
Owen K, Piano
Joanna M, Violin
Cayman J, Guitar
Clarissa J, Voice
Brooke L, Voice
Brandon P, Violin
Samuel S, Guitar
Madeline M, Voice
Angelina Christine C, Voice
Payton M, Guitar
Sarah M, Piano
Emily M, Piano
Kya K, Guitar
Leyla E, Piano
Dilara E, Violin
Naharikaa D, Violin
Kaylee M, Piano
Ronin M, Piano
Tori M, Cello
Drake E, Ukulele
Walker N, Drums
Hanna S, Violin & Piano
Mayur C, Drums
Maralli C, Voice
Rachel D, Voice
Dane F, Drums
Ben J, Drums
Asha M, Guitar
Stella R, Cello
Grace R, Viola
Noah H, Drums
Jordan M, Guitar
Scott B, Guitar
Andre B, Piano
Bryce M, Guitar
Eden T, Piano
Peter F, Guitar
Aaliyah J, Voice
Colton M, Drums
Jacinto R, Piano
Maja V, Voice
Julia C, Voice/Uke

 

 

Is Your Teacher Sold Out?

 

 

PIANO
Keith - SOLD OUT Sun//Wed, SOLD OUT 3:45-9 Mon, SOLD OUT 4-8:30 Tue., SOLD OUT 4-8 Thursday,
Tracy - 1 SPOT Mon/Tue/Fri, SOLD OUT 3:45-7:45 Wed, SOLD OUT 6-8:30 Thur.
Careta - SOLD OUT
David - 2 SPOTS Mon/Tue, SOLD OUT 4-6 Wed/Thur, SOLD OUT Sat
Ken - SOLD OUT 3-8:15 Wednesday
Kirk - 1 SPOT Monday
Chrisann - 1 SPOT 4-8 pm Monday
Mary Beth - SOLD OUT 3:45-6 pm Friday
Janet - 1 SPOT Wednesday

 

GUITAR
Steve - 2 SPOTS Monday 3:30-8
Carsten - 2 SPOTS Wed, SOLD OUT 4-8:15 Thur, 2 SPOTS Fri

 

GUITAR/UKULELE/MANDOLIN
Adam - 2 SPOTS Monday, SOLD OUT Tuesday/Wednesday

 

VOICE
Ellie - 1 SPOT Saturday
Claire - 1 SPOT Thursday

 

VOICE/PIANO
Ashlee - SOLD OUT Mon, 1 SPOT Tue/Thur
Annie - 1 SPOT Monday, 2 SPOTS Tuesday
Susan - 1 SPOT Mon/Wed/Thur, 2 SPOTS Tue. SOLD OUT Sun

 

VOICE/PIANO/UKULELE
Jill - 1 SPOT Friday, 2 SPOTS Sunday
Sasha - SOLD OUT

 

VOICE/GUITAR
Ryan - SOLD OUT Tue/Wed

 

STRINGS/PIANO
Anne Marie - SOLD OUT 4-8 Tue, SOLD OUT 4-7:30 Wed, SOLD OUT 3:30-8 Thur

 

STRINGS
Anna - 1 SPOT Thursday
Arturo - 2 SPOTS Tuesday, SOLD OUT Monday
Bea - 2 SPOTS Monday, 1 SPOT Saturday
Marlae - 1 SPOT Friday
Tina - 1 SPOT Tuesday

 

DRUMS
Dan - 1 SPOTS Monday, 2 SPOTS Tuesday
Garrett - SOLD OUT 4:30-7:30 Thursday

 

DRUMS/GUITAR
Mitch - SOLD OUT 4:30-7:30 Tuesday, SOLD OUT 3:30-7:30 Wed
Nathanael - 2 SPOTS Saturday

ACADEMY OF MUSIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academy of Music in Grand Rapids

6159 28th St SE

Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

 

www.academyofmusicgr.com

info@academyofmusicgr.com

616-965-1655

 

Follow us on Facebook!

 

AUGUST NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER MUSIC CAMP EXPERIENCES!

 

Singing Camp, Drum Camp, Guitar Camp, Ukulele Camp & Music Discovery Camp

 

Awesome job, campers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you see this GRKIDS article?

The Academy of Music in Grand Rapids Inspires Students to Achieve Their Dreams

 

 

 

 

Student of the Month

 Natalie B.

 

  

 

   

 

Q. What is your instrument?

A. Piano and Voice

 

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?
A. Three years for piano and about a year for voice

 

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?
A. Taylor Swift, Milo

 

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?
A. Dance, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball

 

Q. What is your favorite food?
A. Spaghetti

 

Q. What is your favorite subject in school?

A. Reading and Writing

 

Q. What is your favorite animal?
A. Otter

 

Q. Where would you most like to visit?
A. SeaWorld in San Diego to see the otters!

 

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?
A. The song The Haunted Mouse

 

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?

A. Stick with it, even when it’s hard!

 

 

 

 

CELEBRATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Musical Ladder System

 

 

 

WE LOVE REFERRALS!

Do you know about our

AWESOME Referral Program?!

 

If you refer a friend for lessons both you and your friend will receive a $25 gift card (your choice of Target, Amazon, or Celebration Cinemas) AND you and your friend will also be entered into a raffle for a GRAND PRIZE!

 

 

Referrals between August 1 - September 30 will be entered into a raffle for:

Two tickets to the MSU vs. U of M

game in Ann Arbor on October 7!

 

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING REFERRING FAMILIES:

Babinski Family Kirkhoff Family Manne Family Fein Family Butterson Family

 

 

 

 

REFERRAL RAFFLE WINNER

 

Congrats to the August Referral Winner - Marc S - who won a FREE registration to our Carnegie Hall Recital in June 2018!

 

 

Have YOU signed up for the Carnegie Hall Recital Yet? Only 8 spots left!!!

 

Declan R, Aug 1

 

Katie R, Aug 1

 

Kayla P, Aug 1

 

Katy L, Aug 2

 

Amelia N, Aug 3

 

McKenna O, Aug 4

 

Owen K, Aug 4

 

Kirsten L, Aug 4

 

Isabella V, Aug 4

 

Rylee L, Aug 4

 

Isabella Z, Aug 6

 

Christian B, Aug 8

 

Violet K Aug 8

 

Elizabeth M, Aug 10

 

Isabella B, Aug 10

 

Zoe L, Aug 11

 

Jack B, Aug 12

 

Jabez D, Aug 13

 

Jake H, Aug 14

 

Henry S, Aug 15

 

Elijah V, Aug 16

 

Quinten P, Aug 17

 

Sawyer M, Aug 18

 

Clark G, Aug 20

 

Liam L, Aug 20

 

Peyton R, Aug 20

 

Grace B, Aug 23

 

Reagan L, Aug 23

 

Oliver L, Aug 24

 

Hayden T, Aug 25

 

Joshua G, Aug 26

 

Isabelle B, Aug 28

 

Farah A, Aug 29

 

Owen L, Aug 29

 

Micah M, Aug 31

 

Daniel G, Aug 31

Welcome New Students!

 

 

Venus Z, piano

Mark K, voice

Kira F, guitar

David B, violin

Jiya P, piano

Vrisan P, piano

Julia M, voice

Michael W, guitar

Naomi N, piano

Sienna M, piano

Avery M, guitar

Graham B, viola

Anay M, piano

Olivia B, voice

Dee Dee C, voice

Liam D, cello

Sawyer M, drums

Kate S, voice

Rylee O, drums

Annika S, piano

Erica S, piano

Summer K, piano

Tommy P, guitar

Ian J, violin

Kenneh K, piano

Kadija K, piano

Kendra K, piano

Joshua B, voice

Landon D, guitar

Alexa K, piano

Aiden H, piano

Rachael Y, piano

Emma B, voice

Nancy B, piano

Matthew G, guitar

Sarah H, guitar

Keira B, guitar

Shallan W, guitar

Zalina J, voice

Selah V, voice

Carter V, drums

Courtney Y, piano

Josie T, guitar

Dylan S, guitar

Isaac P, drums and piano

Rosie P, piano

Meg P, piano

Logan M, piano

Ashley I, piano

Hailey I, piano

Blake I, piano

Levi I, drums

Cailyn I, piano

Rachel I, piano

Liam S, drums

Caitlin G, guitar

Hannah G, piano

Eden R, guitar

Janna R, ukulele

Mahima D, guitar

 

 

Is Your Teacher Sold Out?

 


PIANO
Keith - 1 SPOT Wednesday, Thursday, SOLD OUT Sunday & Monday
Tracy - SOLD OUT
Careta - SOLD OUT
David - SOLD OUT Monday, Thursday, 1 SPOT Tuesday & Saturday
Ken - 1 SPOT Wednesday
Kirk - 1 SPOT Monday
Chrisann - 2 SPOTS Monday & Thursday
Mary Beth - 1 SPOT Friday
Betsy - 2 SPOTS Saturday

GUITAR
Steve - 2 SPOTS Monday
Carsten - 1 SPOT Thursday & Friday

GUITAR/UKULELE/MANDOLIN
Adam - 1 SPOT Monday & Friday, SOLD OUT Tuesday & Wednesday
Hayes - 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Thursday

VOICE
Ellie - 1 SPOT Saturday
Claire - 1 SPOT Thursday
Sara - 2 SPOTS Monday & Wednesday
Tanya - 2 SPOTS Sunday & Friday

VOICE/PIANO
Ashlee - SOLD OUT Thursday, 1 SPOT Saturday & Monday
Annie - 1 SPOT Monday & Tuesday
Susan - SOLD OUT Thursdays, 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Wednesday, 1 SPOT Sunday

VOICE/PIANO/UKULELE
Jill - 1 SPOT Friday, 2 SPOTS Sunday
Sasha - SOLD OUT

VOICE/GUITAR
Ryan - SOLD OUT Wednesday, 1 SPOT Tuesday

STRINGS/PIANO
Anne Marie - 1 SPOT Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

STRINGS
Anna - 1 SPOT Thursday
Arturo - 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Wednesday, SOLD OUT Monday
Bea - 2 SPOTS Saturday & Monday
Marlae - 1 SPOT Friday
Tina - 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Sunday

DRUMS
Dan - 2 SPOTS Monday & Tuesday, 1 SPOT Thursday
Garrett - 2 SPOTS Thursday

DRUMS/GUITAR
Mitch - 1 SPOT Monday, 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Wednesday
Nathanael - 2 SPOTS Saturday, Sunday

ACADEMY OF MUSIC

 

 

 

 

Academy of Music in Grand Rapids

6159 28th St SE

Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

 

www.academyofmusicgr.com

info@academyofmusicgr.com

616-965-1655

 

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JULY NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

 

“Look for Horses, Not Zebras” is an attention grabbing title in a book about ideas to make practice time easier (Helping Parents Practice by E. Sprunger). The advice that follows makes sense:


Difficulties in your practice do not necessarily indicate a bizarre problem that requires something out of the ordinary, such as:

  • switching to a different instrument,
  • starting a challenging piece,
  • deciding that the instrument is simply too difficult for you and/or your child,
  • concluding that your youngster lacks interest and discipline,
  • switching teachers,
  • quitting all together,
  • or turning yourself in as one of the world’s ten most inadequate parents.

These kinds of drastic actions are very rarely necessary. They are zebras. Stick with the horses….If you pay attention to the basic elements, your practices will generally be productive–even though they will still be likely to have the usual ups and downs that come with the process of practicing.

 

 

 

 

Can you imagine your child performing here?

 

Picture the musical growth and confidence gained from a once-in-a-lifetime experience performing on the prestigious stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City!


Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!


Reach out to us soon with any questions at 965-1655 or info@academyofmusicGR.com.


Limited spots available!


Dream, Believe, and Achieve with the Academy of Music in Grand Rapids!

 

ACADEMY OF MUSIC IN GRAND RAPIDS DEBUT RECITAL

JUNE 17, 2018

 

WEILL RECITAL HALL - CARNEGIE HALL - NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK

 

 

 

 

Student of the Month

 Elena M.

 

  

 

   

Q. What is your instrument?
A. Piano

 

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?
A. Almost a year!

 

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?
A. Tchaikovsky, Classical music and Salsa music!

 

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?
A. Sculpting in clay and dancing!

 

Q. What is your favorite food?
A. Seafood soup my Mom makes

 

Q. What is your favorite subject in school?
A. Reading

 

Q. What is your favorite animal?
A. Pandas

 

Q. Where would you most like to visit?
A. Japan

 

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?
A. All of it! Teacher Ken is awesome!

 

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?
A. Practice makes perfect! Just play the piano.

 

 

CELEBRATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Musical Ladder System

 

 

 

 

Did you know about our

AWESOME Referral Program?!

 

If you refer a friend for lessons both you and your friend will receive a $25 gift card (your choice of Target, Amazon, AMC or Celebration Cinemas) AND you and your friend will also be entered into a raffle for a GRAND PRIZE!

 

Referrals between June 1 - July 31 will be entered into a raffle for a free registration to our Carnegie Hall Recital on June 17, 2018.

 


THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING REFERRING FAMILIES:
Kapteyn, Lietz, Nash

 

Drawing will be held August 1

 

 

Jack M, July 1

Daniel C, July 2

Danny P, July 2

Asa B, July 3

Marcia B, July 3

Sylvia V, July 6

Michelle B, July 7

Emani C, July 7

Lily R, July 7

Gianna G, July 9

Niklas M, July 10

Matthew L, July 14

Isabella N, July 15

Kiann S, July 17

Letticia T, July 19

Rylee K, July 20

Maya M, July 21

Alondra C, July 22

Camryn K, July 22

Matthew K, July 23

Isabella C, July 25

Mackenzie M, July 25

Jacklynn G, July 25

Kaimarie E, July 25

Ryan P, July 26

Riley M, July 26

McKenzye B, July 28

Lilah N, July 28

Benjamin L, July 29

Welcome New Students!

 

Jaslyn R, voice
Ella G, piano
Joshua D, piano
Megan P, viola
Evelyn S, piano
Taylor W, voice
Fiona S, piano
Connor S, piano
Louis S, piano
Kelsey R, drums
Ben R, piano
Mallorie R, violin
Denia Y, ukulele
Alexa Y, piano
Greg T, guitar
Carl P, guitar
Farah A, guitar
Ahmad A, guitar
Caroline T, piano
Brecken P, ukulele
Mira W, violin
Gemma T, piano
Ralan G, guitar
Josh W, guitar
Steven S, string bass
Gabrielle C, voice
Galen I, piano
Maia K, voice
Rany A, piano
Farah A, voice
Ron C, piano
Atira C, voice
Abby S, violin
Annaliese H, guitar
Venus Z, piano
Sparsh A, guitar

 

PET OF THE MONTH

 

Meet KenZo, KenZen and KenZie L’s adorable pooch! He’s a Maltese and Shih Tzu mix, and is four months old. He loves playing with his family, and making sure that everyone knows he is the baby of the house!

 

Want your pet showcased?  Email photos to office@academyofmusicgr.com.

Families of the Pet of the Month will receive a $25 Academy retail certificate.

 

 

 

Is Your Teacher Sold Out?

 

PIANO
Keith - 1 SPOT Wednesday, Thursday, SOLD OUT Sunday & Monday
Tracy - SOLD OUT Wednesday, Friday, 1 SPOT Monday
Careta - 1 SPOT Friday
David - SOLD OUT Monday, Thursday, 1 SPOT Tuesday & Saturday
Ken - 1 SPOT Wednesday
Rafael - 1 SPOT Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Kirk - 1 SPOT Monday
Chrisann - 2 SPOTS Thursday
GUITAR
Steve V - 2 SPOTS Monday
GUITAR/UKULELE/MANDOLIN
Adam - 2 SPOTS Monday & Friday, SOLD OUT Tuesday & Wednesday
Tom - 2 SPOTS Thursday, 1 SPOT Sunday
Hayes - 2 SPOTS Thursday
VOICE
Ellie - 1 SPOT Saturday
Claire - 1 SPOT Thursday
Sara H - 1 SPOT Monday, SOLD OUT Wednesday
VOICE/PIANO
Ashlee - SOLD OUT Monday & Thursday, 1 SPOT Saturday
Annie - 1 SPOT Monday, SOLD OUT Tuesday
Susan - SOLD OUT Thursdays, 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Wednesday
VOICE/PIANO/UKULELE
Jill - 1 SPOT Friday, 2 SPOTS Sunday
Sasha - 2 SPOTS Thursday, SOLD OUT Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
VOICE/GUITAR
Ryan - SOLD OUT Wednesday, 1 SPOT Tuesday
STRINGS/PIANO
Anne Marie -  2 SPOTS Tuesday,1 SPOT Wednesday, 2 SPOTS Thursday
STRINGS
Anna - 1 SPOT Thursday
Arturo - 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Wednesday
Bea - 2 SPOTS Saturday, 1 SPOT Monday
Marlae - 1 SPOT Friday
Tina - 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Sunday
DRUMS
Dan - 2 SPOTS Monday & Tuesday, 1 SPOT Thursday
Garrett - 2 SPOTS Thursday
DRUMS/GUITAR
Mitch - 1 SPOT Monday, 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Wednesday
Nathan - 2 SPOTS Saturday

 

 

 

 

 

Academy of Music in Grand Rapids

6159 28th St SE

Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

 

www.academyofmusicgr.com

info@academyofmusicgr.com

616-965-1655

 

Follow us on Facebook!

JUNE NEWSLETTER

 

 

Spring Recitals 2017

 

The Academy of Music took over the Wealthy Theatre on June 2, 3, and 4.  We had 360 truly incredible performances.  Academy students displayed confident, courage, and poise!

 

 

 

Student of the Month

 

  

 

    Q. What is your instrument?
    A. Acoustic Guitar

 

    Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?
    A. 9 Months

 

    Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?
    A. Taylor Swift

 

    Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?
    A. Playing basketball!

 

    Q. What is your favorite food?
    A. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

 

    Q. What is your favorite subject in school?
    A. Math

 

    Q. What is your favorite animal?
    A. Dog

 

    Q. Where would you most like to visit?
    A. Hawaii

 

    Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?
    A. How to play chords.

 

    Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?
    A. Practice, practice, practice!

 

 

CELEBRATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Musical Ladder System

 

 

Summer Camps

 

Our Summer Camp season is off to a great start!  Our Music Discovery Camp was such a huge success that we will be offering another session July 10-July 14 from 9:30-11:30am.

 

Music Discovery Camp (ages 4-7)  $199

Festival Singers Camp (ages 7-14)  $249

Ukulele Camp (ages 7-12)  $249

Drum/ Percussion Camp (ages 7 and up)  $249

Guitar Rock Camp (ages 7 and up)  $249

 

MORE INFO HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do You Like to Win Prizes?

 

Refer a friend for lessons and choosed a FREE $25 gift card (Target, Amazon, Celebration)

 

AND

 

be entered in a raffle drawing August 1

FREE CARNEGIE HALL REGISTRATION

(value $450)

 

Many thanks to our referring families:

 

Lieuwen, Stoufer, Haughey, Lietz,

Webb, and Scanlan

 

Amanda Riffe was the proud winner of the June referral raffle and took home a Jetson Bluetooth Hoverboard!  Thank you for referring!

 

 

Welcome New Students!

 

Alex P, drums

Drew P, drums

Kayla P, guitar

Aidan L, piano

Roman K, guitar

Dayne P, piano

Isabella B, voice

James B, violin

Sam B, drums

Felix W, piano

Gabrielle W, piano

Owen B, drums

Aidan E, voice

Hudson B, guitar

Laila G, piano

Laura W, piano

Kiann S, ukulele

Kate L, piano

Syen G, guitar

Niklas M, guitar

Emma D, voice

Grant S, guitar

Zach B, voice

Ashley B, voice

Khushi S, voice

Morgan B, violin

Heidi V, violin

Hayden T, piano

Bashaar K, voice

Ronnie R, piano

Madison T, voice

Kathleen S, voice

Ethan M, violin

Kayla B, piano

Amado A, piano

Zack S, piano

Adele B, voice

Roman B, drums

Lucy S, piano

Dean M, guitar

TJ H, guitar

Tanisha H, piano

Keith H, guitar

Christian F, drums

Micah M, guitar

Daniel G, piano

Matthew G, piano

Janette A, violin

Jon H, voice

Evie P, piano

Hailey E, voice

Nithya G, piano

Elliot D, drums

Violet C, piano

Benjamin J, drums

Elizabeth M, guitar

Charley B, guitar

Kayleigh G, piano

Samantha S, piano

Mariella M, June 1

Payton V, June 1

Alisa D, June 2

Aidan K, June 2

Aishwarya A, June 3

Cohen B, June 4

Brooke L, June 4

Kyra V, June 7

Maraali C, June 7

Drew W, June 8

Mariela M, June 9

Daniel W, June 10

Grace D, June 11

Dylan C, June 11

R.J. L, June 11

Darrell S, June 14

Kate V, June 14

Justin B, June 15

Braden R, June 15

Drew S, June 17

Avery C, June 18

Gideon Z, June 18

Noah B, June 18

Aidan E, June 18

Wayne H, June 18

Asher S, June 20

Ben K, June 22

Ali K, June 24

Keegan R, June 24

Ryan P, June 26

Brianna M, June 26

Audrey T, June 26

Rodrigo D, June 27

Jelena N, June 27

Clarie M, June 29

Winston C, June 30

Collin J, June 30

Gwen L, June 30

 

Pet of the Month

 

Meet Ella, Olivia and Julia H's 2-year-old Doberman.  Olivia takes voice lessons
with teacher Sasha and Julia take mandolin lessons with teacher Adam.

 

Want your pet showcased?  Email photos to office@academyofmusicgr.com.

Families of the Pet of the Month will receive a $25 Academy retail certificate.

 

 

Is Your Teacher Sold Out?

PIANO
Keith - 1 SPOT Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday, SOLD OUT Sunday & Tuesday
Tracy - SOLD OUT Thursday, 1 SPOT Monday & Friday
Careta - SOLD OUT
David - 2 SPOTS Tuesday, SOLD OUT Monday, Wednesday,Thursday & Saturday
Ken - SOLD OUT 3:00-8:00
Rafael - 1 SPOT Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Kirk - 1 SPOT Monday
GUITAR
Adam - 2 SPOTS Monday & Tuesday, 1 SPOT Wednesday & Friday
Phillip - 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Wednesday, SOLD OUT Thursday, 1 SPOT Friday
Steve V - 2 SPOTS Monday
Tom - 2 SPOTS Thursday, 1 SPOT Sunday
VOICE
Ellie - 1 SPOT Saturday
Sara - 1 SPOT Monday, SOLD OUT Wednesday
Claire - 2 SPOTS Thursday
VOICE/PIANO
Ashlee - SOLD OUT Monday & Thursday, 1 SPOT Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Annie - 1 SPOT Monday & Tuesday
Sasha - 1 SPOT Tuesday & Wednesday, SOLD OUT Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Susan - SOLD OUT
Jill - 1 SPOT Friday and Sunday
VOICE/GUITAR
Ryan - SOLD OUT Tuesday, 1 SPOT Wednesday
STRINGS/PIANO
Anne Marie - 2 SPOTS Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
STRINGS
Anna - SOLD OUT
Arturo - SOLD OUT
Bea - SOLD OUT Saturday, 2 SPOTS Monday
Jonathan - 1 SPOT Monday & Thursday, 2 SPOTS Wednesday
Marlae - 1 SPOT Friday
Tina - 2 SPOTS Tuesday
DRUMS
Dan - 2 SPOTS Monday & Tuesday, 1 SPOT Thursday & Sunday
Chris F. - 2 SPOTS Monday and Tuesday, 1 SPOT Wednesday and Friday
Garrett - 2 SPOTS Thursday
DRUMS/GUITAR
Mitch - 2 SPOTS Monday, 1 SPOT Tuesday, SOLD OUT Wednesday

 

 

 

Academy of Music in Grand Rapids

6159 28th St SE

Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

 

www.academyofmusicgr.com

info@academyofmusicgr.com

616-965-1655

 

Follow us on Facebook!

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APRIL NEWS 2017

 

 

 

 

WILL YOU BE ONE OF THE 40 ACADEMY STUDENTS PERFORMING AT

?

 

Sunday, June 17, 2018 - 1pm

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REGISTRATION:

1.  Registration Begins: 9 AM Saturday, May 6 at the studio. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! (Know that we are expecting a line at the door, so plan to arrive early)

 

2.  Eligible students: All ages, all levels who are committed to a minimum of 12 months of lessons.
 

3.  Registration requirements:

        ~  Bring a signed copy of the student commitment form.

        ~  Plan to pay in full at registration. Know that we will not be able to offer                 refunds.

        ~ Confirm the instrument you or your child will play (one                 performance/student).

        ~ Plan to sign registration policies (copies will be emailed to interested                 families before May 6).

 

 

Limit 40 students

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet our Referral Raffle Winner of an iPhone 7!

Isabella M.

 

If you love to win prizes, refer a new student to the Academy!

 

Both you and your friend will receive a $25 gift card.

 

AND.... you will both be entered in our next

Referral Raffle drawing.

 

 

Next Grand Prize On June 1!

 

Jetson V6 Hoverboard with Bluetooth

 

 

 

        *Members of the same household are not eligible for the referral program, but are eligible for free registration and up to 40% off retail.  Please contact the office for details.

 

 

 

 

PLAN AHEAD - SUMMER CAMPS!
 

Make new friends and have fun making music in our summer camps!
 

 

Click for More Info


 

TO REGISTER: info@academyofmusicGR.com or call 616-965-1655

 

 

 

 

MUSIC DISCOVERY CAMP (ages 4-7)

  • - Get started on the right musical path, and explore the five major instruments!
  • - Beginners and students with no experience welcome.
  • - June 19-23 (1-3 pm)
  • - $199 per student.

 

SINGING CAMP (ages 7-14)

  • - Make your favorite summer memories singing with new friends!
  • - Beginner and Intermediate students welcome.
  • - June 26-30 and/or July 17-21 (9:30-12:30)
  • - $249 per student.

 

STRING ENSEMBLE CAMP (ages 7-12)

  • - A perfect next step for string players!
  • - Students enrolled in private string lessons welcome. All levels accepted.
  • - July 10-14 (12:30-3:30)
  • - $249 per student.


SUMMER FESTIVAL SINGERS CAMP (Ages 5-12)
- Learning music together and prepare for a summer music festival performance (Cowpie Music Festival)! 
- Requires commitment to a performance on August 12, 2017.
- July 17-21 (9:30-12:30) plus a performance on Saturday, August 12, 2018 (performance time announced later) at the Cowpie Festival in Alto, MI.
- $249 per student.

 

UKULELE CAMP (ages 7-12)

  • - Experience the joy of jammin’ together on a uke!
  • - Beginner and intermediate students welcome.
  • - July 24-28 (9:30-12:30)
  • - $249 per student.

 

DRUM/PERCUSSION CAMP (ages 7 and up)

  • - Explore the world of rhythm!
  • - Beginners and students with no experience welcome.
  • - July 31-Aug 4 (9:30-12:30)
  • - $249 per student.

 

GUITAR ROCK CAMP (ages 10 and up)

  • - Bring your guitar and learn some favorite songs you can enjoy long after camp is over!
  • - Beginner and Intermediate players welcome.
  • - August 7-11 (9:30-12:30)
  • - $249 per student.
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INTRODUCING THE PARENT PORTAL
 

 

What IS the Parent Portal?
The parent portal is an online communication tool for teachers and parents/students.

 

http://academyofmusicingrandrapids.musicalladder.com/auth/login
 

 

How does it work? What do I have to do?
Once you've logged in you will see a calendar view on the first page with any notes from your instructor(s) or information about upcoming events or Musical Ladder tests.

 

 

How do I respond to messages?
You are unable to respond via the Portal, however, any messages to teachers can be sent to info@academyofmusicgr.com.

 

 

How do I reset my password? or My password doesn’t work!
Look for the [reset password] button on the main page.  If you are unable to login using the automatically generated password, you can reset your password!

 


 

 

Questions? Contact the office!

 

 

 

 

Participation is FREE.  Talk to your teacher if you would like to participate. 

 

Schedule requests must be made with the office and cannot be guaranteed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Sawyer H.

 

 

 

 

Q. What is your instrument?
A. Electric Guitar

 

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?
A. 14 Months

 

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?
A. Van Halen, KISS

 

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?
A. Minecraft and Soccer

 

Q. What is your favorite food?
A. Pizza Pizza


Q. What is your favorite subject in school?
A. Gym and Music

 

Q. What is your favorite animal?
A. Kitties

 

Q. Where would you most like to visit?
A. Spoonlickers

 

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?
A. To play "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?"

 

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?
A. Hope you practice good!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSICAL LADDER CELEBRATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW STUDENTS!

 

Riley T, piano
Caroline T, voice
Margaret T, voice
Owen K, guitar
Daniel F, voice
Brooke L, voice
Emily B, voice
Michelle B, voice
Elizabeth S, piano
Minte O, drums
Wessen O, guitar
Victor J, piano
Judah W, violin
Isaiah W, cello
Sasha P, guitar
Dylan A, drums
Amy Z, piano
Drew G, piano
Kimberly H, voice
Chanel H, voice
Mckenna O, ukulele
Bryce W, ukulele

Lydia B, piano

 

 


 

HAPPY APRIL BIRTHDAYS

 

 

Jack D, April 1

Thomas T, April 2

Chloe R, April 3

Allison E, April 3

Jon Anthony B, April 3

Elena B, April 3

Caleb K, April 4

Isaac S, April 5

Kayler E, April 6

Carter D, April 6

Remi K, April 6

Katelyn Z, April 6

Noah B, April 8

Cadence S, April 8

Elsie R, April 8

Wessen O, April 10

Hailey A, April 11

Annaliese H, April 14

Marshall W, April 14

Clark C, April 14

Millie A, April 14

Colin D, April 15

Raye P, April 16

Natalie B, April 18

Katherine F, April 19

Tyler M, April 20

Molly B, April 20

Allyson B, April 20

Riya N, April 20

Andy L, April 21

Samuel W, April 21

Brenda M, April 22

Henry S, April 23

Mekayla R, April 23

Anna S, April 24

Cole H, April 24

Samantha H, April 24

Nicholas D, April 25

Gracie L, April 25

Peter K, April 26

Grant M, April 27

Jonah D, April 27

Julia B, April 28

Kaitlyn M, April 28

Owen K, April 28

Sofia H, April 30

 

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PET OF THE MONTH

 

 

Meet Sweet Pea, Katie L’s munchkin rabbit. Sweet Pea is about 2 years old and loves to scurry. Sweet Pea also loves to take rides on Katie’s back.

 

Want your pet showcased? Email photos to office@academyofmusicgr.com. Families of the Pet of the Month will receive a $25 Academy retail certificate.

 

 

 

 

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. If you are not a student yet, there are still limited lesson spots available during the week, but more available on the weekend. To inquire about openings for March and get on our calendar before the next major registration period, please send an email to info@academyofmusicGR.com.

 


PIANO
Barbara - SOLD OUT
Keith - 1 SPOT Tuesday & Thursday, SOLD OUT Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
Tracy - SOLD OUT 4:00-8:00
Careta - SOLD OUT
David - 1 SPOT Monday & Tuesday, SOLD OUT Thursday, Saturday
Ken - SOLD OUT 3:00-8:00
Laurel - 1 SPOT Tuesday
Troy - 1 SPOT Wednesday
Rafael - 1 SPOT Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Kirk - 1 SPOT Monday

 

GUITAR
Adam - 2 SPOTS Monday & Tuesday, 1 SPOT Wednesday & Friday
Phillip - 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Wednesday, SOLD OUT Thursday & Friday
Steve A - 1 SPOT Thursday
Steve V - 2 SPOTS Monday
Tom - 2 SPOTS Thursday, SOLD OUT Sunday
Paul - 2 SPOTS Saturday

 

VOICE
Sarah W - 1 SPOT Saturday
Sara H - 1 SPOT Wednesday

 

VOICE/PIANO
Ashlee - SOLD OUT Monday & Thursday, 1 SPOT Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Annie - 2 SPOTS Monday, 1 SPOT Tuesday
Sasha - SOLD OUT Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 1 SPOT Thursday
Susan - SOLD OUT Sunday, Monday, Thursday, 2 SPOTS Tuesday & Wednesday
Jill - 1 SPOT Friday
Haley - 1 SPOT Thursday

 

VOICE/GUITAR
Ryan - SOLD OUT Wednesday, 1 SPOT Tuesday

 

STRINGS
Anna - SOLD OUT
Arturo - SOLD OUT
Bea - SOLD OUT Saturday, 2 SPOTS Monday
Jonathan - 1 SPOT Monday & Thursday, 2 SPOTS Wednesday
Marlae - 1 SPOT Friday
Tina - 2 SPOTS Tuesday

 

DRUMS
Dan - 2 SPOTS Monday & Tuesday, 1 SPOT Thursday & Sunday
Chris F. - 2 SPOTS Monday and Tuesday, 1 SPOT Wednesday and Friday
Garrett - 2 SPOTS Thursday, 1 SPOT Saturday

 

DRUMS/GUITAR
Mitch - 2 SPOTS Monday, 1 SPOT Tuesday, SOLD OUT Wednesday

 

 

 

 

SUMMER LESSONS AT THE ACADEMY

 

Summer is a GREAT time to add more time to your

weekly lesson or explore another instrument!

 

Contact the office to snag your time

before the summer rush!

 

 

Follow us on Facebook!

 

Academy of Music in Grand Rapids

6159 28th St SE, Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

(616) 965-1655

info@academyofmusicgr.com

 

 

 

MARCH NEWS 2017

 

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ACADEMY OF MUSIC

GOES TO CARNEGIE!

 

Sunday, June 17, 2018 - 1pm

 

How do you get to perform at Carnegie Hall?

 

Practice, practice, practice!

(12 consecutive months of lessons June 2017-June 2018 required)

 

Play acoustic guitar, piano, strings, or sing (beginners welcome)!

Watch for details and plan to register on Saturday, May 6!

 

Limit 40 students

 

 

 

 

 GREAT MUSIC FOR A GREAT CAUSE AT THE BENEFIT CONCERT!

 

 

Did you miss the concert?

Check out some highlights:

 

 

Click here if you would like to make an additional donation

 

 

 

 

NFMC FESTIVAL
 

We are so proud of our 26 students that participated in the National Federation of Music Clubs Festival at St. Cecilia Music Society on Saturday, March 11!  Keep up the great work Cohen B, Jonah M, Isabella M, Darshan K, Dheeraj K, Annie D, Devin S, Lexi S, Reagan L, Isabelle B, Millie A, Remi K, Aaron S, Jacob L, Julia B, Thomas T, Lola V, Samuel L, Megan P, Alondra C, Elsie R, Danny P, Alisa D, Natalie B, Katie R, and Owen L!!!

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCING THE PARENT PORTAL
 

 

What IS the Parent Portal?
The parent portal is an online communication tool for teachers and parents/students.

 

http://academyofmusicingrandrapids.musicalladder.com/auth/login
 

 

How does it work? What do I have to do?
Once you've logged in you will see a calendar view on the first page with any notes from your instructor(s) or information about upcoming events or Musical Ladder tests.

 

 

How do I respond to messages?
You are unable to respond via the Portal, however, any messages to teachers can be sent to info@academyofmusicgr.com.

 

 

How do I reset my password? or My password doesn’t work!
Look for the [reset password] button on the main page.  If you are unable to login using the automatically generated password, you can reset your password!

 


 

 

Questions? Contact the office!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAN AHEAD - SUMMER CAMPS!
 

Make new friends and have fun making music in our summer camps!
 

 

Click for More Info


 

TO REGISTER: info@academyofmusicGR.com or call 616-965-1655

 

 

 

 

MUSIC DISCOVERY CAMP (ages 4-7)

  • - Get started on the right musical path, and explore the five major instruments!
  • - Beginners and students with no experience welcome.
  • - June 19-23 (1-3 pm)
  • - $199 per student.

 

SINGING CAMP (ages 7-14)

  • - Make your favorite summer memories singing with new friends!
  • - Beginner and Intermediate students welcome.
  • - June 26-30 and/or July 17-21 (9:30-12:30)
  • - $249 per student.

 

STRING ENSEMBLE CAMP (ages 7-12)

  • - A perfect next step for string players!
  • - Students enrolled in private string lessons welcome. All levels accepted.
  • - July 10-14 (12:30-3:30)
  • - $249 per student.


SUMMER FESTIVAL SINGERS CAMP (Ages 5-12)
- Learning music together and prepare for a summer music festival performance (Cowpie Music Festival)! 
- Requires commitment to a performance on August 12, 2017.
- July 17-21 (9:30-12:30) plus a performance on Saturday, August 12, 2018 (performance time announced later) at the Cowpie Festival in Alto, MI.
- $249 per student.

 

UKULELE CAMP (ages 7-12)

  • - Experience the joy of jammin’ together on a uke!
  • - Beginner and intermediate students welcome.
  • - July 24-28 (9:30-12:30)
  • - $249 per student.

 

DRUM/PERCUSSION CAMP (ages 7 and up)

  • - Explore the world of rhythm!
  • - Beginners and students with no experience welcome.
  • - July 31-Aug 4 (9:30-12:30)
  • - $249 per student.

 

GUITAR ROCK CAMP (ages 10 and up)

  • - Bring your guitar and learn some favorite songs you can enjoy long after camp is over!
  • - Beginner and Intermediate players welcome.
  • - August 7-11 (9:30-12:30)
  • - $249 per student.
  •  

 

 

 

 

 

Participation is FREE.  Talk to your teacher if you would like to participate. 

 

Schedule requests must be made with the office and cannot be guaranteed.

 

 

 

 

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Dante G.

 

 

 

 

Q. What is your instrument?
A. Piano

 

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?
A. 1 and a half years

 

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?
A. Me!

 

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?
A. Playing games and eating candy.

 

Q. What is your favorite food?
A. Chocolate


Q. What is your favorite subject in school?
A. Recess

 

Q. What is your favorite animal?
A. All of them!

 

Q. Where would you most like to visit?
A. Amazon Rainforest because of all the animals.  Or China.

 

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?
A. How to play Star Wars

 

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?
A. No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFERRAL CONTEST: EVERYONE WINS!

 

It's easy.  Just refer a new student!

 

If you refer a friend to us, you and your friend will receive your choice of a gift card*:

$25 Amazon Gift Card

$25 Target Gift Card

$25 Movie Passes

 

We will also enter you in a raffle drawing on APRIL 1!

 

The referring and referred families during the months of January, February, and March will be entered in a raffle to win an iPhone 7!

 

 

 

        *Members of the same household are not eligible for the referral program, but are eligible for free registration and up to 40% off retail.  Please contact the office for details.

 

 

 

 

MUSICAL LADDER CELEBRATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!

 

Kerigan S, guitar
Daniel W, voice
Aerial S, piano
Ty F, piano
Kelvin C, guitar
Avery K, drums
Marti N, voice
Allyson B, guitar and voice
Zachary P, drums
Chloe W, violin
Cassie D, voice and guitar
Danielle C, voice and guitar
Isabella C, piano
Pablo C, guitar
Tyler K, guitar
Ethan W, voice
Emily V, piano
Jason K, piano
Hailey K, piano
Imonie B, piano
Ethan M, piano
Mathew B, guitar
Kayler E, piano and voice
Saamyia B, voice

Stella L, piano

 

 


 

 

 

HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAYS

 

 

Mary L, March 1

Kaylee M, March 2

Gabe D, March 3

Sophia L, March 4

Lillian S, March 5

Joyce Y, March 5

Ethan L, March 5

Derrick R, March 7

Joseph H, March 7

Nadiya B, March 8

John B, March 8

Kieron B, March 8

Lily B, March 9

Chloe W, March 10

Braden S, March 10

Sawyer H, March 11

Alyssa E, March 11

Benjamin C, March 13

Yonathan Y, March 13

Annie D, March 13

Nick M, March 14

Nejla D, March 14

Rachel D, March 14

Ethan B, March 16

Isaac G, March 18

Amelia M, March 19

Christina K, March 19

Todd B, March 19

Jacob P, March 20

Kathryn L, March 22

Taylor W, March 22

Anna P, March 23

Cohen C, March 25

Jonah M, March 26

Brendan I, March 27

Amelia M, March 27

Sarah L, March 30

Danielle C, March 31

Leticia T, March 31

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PET OF THE MONTH

 

 

Victor is Isabelle B’s new kitten. Victor sleeps all day but he spends his nights playing. He was recently declawed and has been exploring new ways to climb his scratching post. Victor enjoys practicing piano right along with Isabelle.

 

 

Want your pet showcased? Email photos to office@academyofmusicgr.com. Families of the Pet of the Month will receive a $25 Academy retail certificate.

 

 

 

 

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. If you are not a student yet, there are still limited lesson spots available during the week, but more available on the weekend. To inquire about openings for March and get on our calendar before the next major registration period, please send an email to info@academyofmusicGR.com.

 

PIANO
Barbara - SOLD OUT
Keith - 1 SPOT Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, SOLD OUT Sunday and
        Wednesday
Tracy - 1 SPOT Thursday
Careta - SOLD OUT
David - 1 SPOT Thursday and Saturday
Ken - SOLD OUT
Laurel - 1 SPOT Tuesday
Troy - 1 SPOT Wednesday
Rafael - 1 SPOT Wednesday and Thursday
Kirk - 1 SPOT Monday

 

GUITAR
Adam - 1 SPOT Monday and Tuesday, SOLD OUT Wednesday
Phillip - 1 SPOT Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Steve A - 1 SPOT Thursday
Steve V - 2 SPOTS Monday
Tom - 2 SPOTS Thursday, 1 SPOT Sunday

Paul - 2 SPOTS Saturday
 

VOICE
Sarah W - 1 SPOT Saturday
Sara H - 2 SPOTS Wednesday

 

VOICE/PIANO
Ashlee - 1 SPOT Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, SOLD OUT Thursday
Annie - 1 SPOT Monday, 2 SPOTS Tuesday
Sasha - 1 SPOT Tuesday and Saturday, SOLD OUT Wednesday, Thursday,
        Friday
Susan - SOLD OUT
Jill - 1 SPOT Friday
Haley - 1 SPOT Thursday

 

VOICE/GUITAR
Ryan - SOLD OUT Tuesday, 1 SPOT Wednesday

 

STRINGS
Anna - SOLD OUT
Arturo - SOLD OUT
Bea - 1 SPOT Saturday, 2 SPOTS Monday
Jonathan - 1 SPOT Monday, 2 SPOTS Wednesday and Thursday
Marlae - 1 SPOT Friday
Tina - 2 SPOTS Tuesday and Sunday

 

DRUMS
Dan - 1 SPOT Monday and Sunday, 1 SPOTS Tuesday andThursday
Chris F. - 2 SPOTS Monday and Tuesday, 1 SPOT Friday, SOLD OUT
        Wednesday
Garrett - 2 SPOTS Thursday and Saturday

 

DRUMS/GUITAR
Mitch - 2 SPOTS Monday and Tuesday, SOLD OUT Wednesday

 

 

 

 

NOW AVAILABLE - SUNDAY LESSONS!

1:00-5:00pm

 

If you are interested in Sunday

lessons contact the office!

 

 

Follow us on Facebook!

 

Academy of Music in Grand Rapids

6159 28th St SE, Suite 24

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

(616) 965-1655

info@academyofmusicgr.com

 

 

 

FEBRUARY NEWS 2017

 

 

 

 

Tickets may be purchased at the office or at the door. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCING THE PARENT PORTAL
 

 

What IS the Parent Portal?
The parent portal is an online communication tool for teachers and parents/students.

 

http://academyofmusicingrandrapids.musicalladder.com/auth/login
 

 

How does it work? What do I have to do?
Once you've logged in you will see a calendar view on the first page with any notes from your instructor(s) or information about upcoming events or Musical Ladder tests.

 

 

How do I respond to messages?
You are unable to respond via the Portal, however, any messages to teachers can be sent to info@academyofmusicgr.com.

 

 

How do I reset my password? or My password doesn’t work!
Look for the [reset password] button on the main page.  If you are unable to login using the automatically generated password, you can reset your password!

 


 

 

Questions? Contact the office!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAN AHEAD - SUMMER CAMPS!
 

Make new friends and have fun making music in our summer camps!
 

**Early Bird Registration Ends March 1st!**
 

 

Click for More Info


 

TO REGISTER: info@academyofmusicGR.com or call 616-965-1655

 

 

 

 

MUSIC DISCOVERY CAMP (ages 4-7)

  • - Get started on the right musical path, and explore the five major instruments!
  • - Beginners and students with no experience welcome.
  • - June 19-23 (1-3 pm)
  • - Early bird registration $149; $199 after March 1

 

SINGING CAMP (ages 7-14)

  • - Make your favorite summer memories singing with new friends!
  • - Beginner and Intermediate students welcome.
  • - June 26-30 and/or July 17-21 (9:30-12:30)
  • - Early bird registration $199/session; $249 after March 1.

 

STRING ENSEMBLE CAMP (ages 7-12)

  • - A perfect next step for string players!
  • - Students enrolled in private string lessons welcome. All levels accepted.
  • - July 10-14 (12:30-3:30)
  • - Early bird registration $199; $249 after March 1


UKULELE CAMP (ages 7-12)

  • - Experience the joy of jammin’ together on a uke!
  • - Beginner and intermediate students welcome.
  • - July 24-28 (9:30-12:30)
  • - Early bird registration $199; $249 after March 1

 

DRUM/PERCUSSION CAMP (ages 7 and up)

  • - Explore the world of rhythm!
  • - Beginners and students with no experience welcome.
  • - July 31-Aug 4 (9:30-12:30)
  • - Early bird registration $199; $249 after March 1

 

GUITAR ROCK CAMP (ages 10 and up)

  • - Bring your guitar and learn some favorite songs you can enjoy long after camp is over!
  • - Beginner and Intermediate players welcome.
  • - August 7-11 (9:30-12:30)
  • - Early bird registration $199; $249 after March 1
  •  

 

 

 

 

VALENTINE LOVE AT THE ACADEMY

 


We collected Valentines from students and they told what they loved about the Academy of Music.  Watch this video to see what they had to say:

 

 

 

Congrats to Amelia Miller for winning the Candy Heart contest with a guess of 580!  There were 579 candy hearts in the jar.

 

 

SPRING RECITALS

 

 

June 2, 3, and 4 at the Wealthy Theatre

 

 

 

Participation is FREE.  Talk to your teacher if you would like to participate. 

 

Schedule requests must be made with the office and cannot be guaranteed.

 

 

 

SUPER HUGE EXCITING NEWS

 

~ COMING SOON ~

 

 

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Audrey T.

 

 

 

 

Q. What is your instrument?
A. Violin

 

Q. How long have you taken lessons at the Academy?
A. 1 year, 4 months

 

Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians?
A. Beethoven and Mozart

 

Q. What are some of your hobbies besides music?
A. Soccer and Tae kwon do

 

Q. What is your favorite food?
A. Apples


Q. What is your favorite subject in school?
A. Science

 

Q. What is your favorite animal?
A. Dogs

 

Q. Where would you most like to visit?
A. Niagara Falls

 

Q. What is the coolest thing you have learned in your lessons?
A. Slurring

 

Q. Do you have any advice for other music students?
A. Just practice and you'll get better!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFERRAL CONTEST: EVERYONE WINS!

 

It's easy.  Just refer a new student!

 

It's not too late to give your friends our Valentine's Referral Card!

(This month only referred families get a $25 gift card AND a free $25 registration)

 

 

If you refer a friend to us, you and your friend will receive your choice of a gift card*:

$25 Amazon Gift Card

$25 Target Gift Card

$25 Movie Passes

 

We will also enter you in a raffle drawing

 

The referring and referred families during the months of January, February, and March will be entered in a raffle to win an iPhone 7!

 

 

THANK YOU TO JANUARY REFERRING FAMILIES:

 

Diaz-Lawton, Babinski, Hyde

 

 

        *Members of the same household are not eligible for the referral program, but are eligible for free registration and up to 40% off retail.  Please contact the office for details.

 

 

 

 

MUSICAL LADDER CELEBRATIONS