Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
Dear Berkley Arts Academy Students and Families,
As we approach the warmer months, many of us are thinking about how to keep our children engaged and inspired. We’ve all seen the struggle: the constant pull of the screen. This summer, we want to help your kids trade “scroll time” for “soul time.”
Whether it’s starting fresh with a new instrument, picking up extra lesson time to master a difficult piece, or adding a second instrument like Voice or Drums to their repertoire, summer is the perfect time for growth. Our dedicated instructors are ready to help build your child’s confidence through personalized lessons in Piano, Guitar, Violin, and more.
On a very exciting note, I want to take a moment to celebrate our community!
A huge Congratulations to Bodhi, who is our official Spirit Week Winner! Bodhi showed fantastic school spirit and has won a $50 Visa Gift Card.
Way to go, Bodhi!
We just celebrated our moms for Bring Your Moms to Lessons Week, and we are so excited for our upcoming “Bring Your Dad to Lessons Week!”
We invite all students to bring their dads along to their music lesson. Not only is it a great way to show off what you’ve been learning, but you can also enter a drawing at the front desk to win the
Grand Prize: a $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card!
Everyone who enters gets some goodies, and dads get a special gift, too!
Remember, it’s easy to register at our website, and if you sign up by May 31st, 2026, you can save $25 and receive a free
lesson book and bag. You’ll also be entered to win a free month of lessons—a $160
value!
Let’s make some noise this summer!
John Dewey
Owner, Berkley Arts Academy and Okemos Music Academy
PLEASE LEAVE US A 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW!
Berkley Music Academy is the only music school in Metro Detroit that gives its students the opportunity to earn special color wristband bracelets, trophies, AND certificates for passing musical tests with the Musical Ladder System®.
Find out more about the Musical Ladder System® at BerkleyMusicLessons.com or contact the office staff at 248-289-8010!
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
Please welcome our new students!
Elliot L.
Pia B.
Oliver S.
Pete O.
David B.
Maggie G.
Yael B.
Ari C.
Helen R.
Livia D.
Ellis C.
Hunter L.
Sienna L.
Caleb L.
Teddy R.
Alex M.
Coen Di.
Brooke S.
Benjamin L.
Miles B.
Kingston B.
Brynn B.
Sylvie A.
Joseph L.
Amelia D.
Johnny P.
Gavin C.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of
Berkley Arts Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR MUSIC LESSONS!:
“I enjoyed Nick’s company tremendously. You have a great thing going on at Berkley Arts Academy!”
-Ed Ellis, Berkley, MI 4/22/2026
“My daughter has been taking piano lessons with Sean and loves it! I am impressed with how much she has learned since beginning her lessons about 6 months ago. Everyone there is so friendly and professional. If you have a kiddo interested in trying music, I definitely recommend checking them out.”
-Emily Tonkovich, Berkley, MI 4/14/2026
“Hi!! They have been going SO well. My daughter absolutely adores Christina, and lessons are the highlight of her week!”
-Kathryn Pozniak, Berkley, MI 4/14/2026
“It was absolutely fantastic.”
-Charles Harris, Royal Oak, MI 4/12/2026
“My daughter is having a great experience at Berkley Arts Academy! She is really enjoying her piano lessons and looks forward to it each week. She is making progress each lesson.”
-Karen Schelberg, Berkley, MI 4/8/2026
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:
Theresa Gunn: SOLD OUT
Christina Moore: Friday: 2 Spots Left
Carys Rees-Baker: Thursday: 4 Spots Left
Savannah Moncrief: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
GUITAR:
Sean Mischley: Wednesday: 5 Spots Left
Jeff Marshall: Tuesday: 2 Spots Left
Mike Tashjian: Monday: 2 Spots Left
Austin Overfield: Friday: 3 Spots Left
Alex Dies: Sunday: 5 Spots Left
PIANO:
Thane Hall-Tenorio: Thursday: 4 Spots Left
Nick Masters: Monday: 3 Spots Left
Lana Rihawi: Friday: 5 Spots Left
DRUMS:
Niko Martinez: Thursday: 1 Spot Left
Sean Donnelly: Tuesday: 2 Spots Left
Lonnell Lewis: Wednesday: 4 Spots Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola/Cello):
Taylen Arvay: Monday: 2 Spots Left
Lily Holifield: Monday: 1 Spot Left
Lana Rihawi: Tuesday: 2 Spots Left
WOODWINDS (Clarinet):
Mike Tashjian: Monday: 2 Spots Left
Upcoming Dates
Memorial Day-CLOSED
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Independence Day-CLOSED
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Labor Day-CLOSED
Monday, September 7th, 2026
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.BerkleyMusicLessons.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.
Lesson & Office Hours
Mon-Thurs
10:30am – 8:30pm
Fridays
12:30pm – 7:00pm
Saturdays
9:00am – 3:00pm
Sundays
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Berkley Arts Academy
(248)289-8010
2351 12 Mile Rd.
Berkley, MI 48072
