Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
Dear Berkley Arts 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 creativity 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 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 Berkley Arts 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!
John Dewey
Owner, Berkley Arts Academy and Okemos Music Academy
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Berkley Arts 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!
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.
Dakota D.
Claire S.
Nathan V.
Sophia D.
Maclayne P.
Cameron P.
Tristan W.
Gracelyn M.
Gabrielle T.
Cecilia B.
Quinn B.
Gavin S.
Abe W.
Victoria W.
Ziya E.
Michael A.
Thalia P.
Grayson W.
Violetta K.
Thomas M.
Maria M.
Austin G.
Benjamin G.
Libby S.
Heidi B.
Sophia H.
Ava H.
Naomi W.
Olivia C.
Isla V.
Scott T.
Ada B.
Lydia V.
Malia M.
Penelope R.
Max E.
Maxwell B.
Liam M.
Josephine S.
Louisa S.
Adelyn R.
Clara B.
Millie B.
Levi M.
Megan R.
Braelon P.
Diana M.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of
Berkley Arts Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR MUSIC LESSONS!:
“My son has been taking guitar lessons here and has learned so much. His instructor is very kind and works great with him.”
-Stephanie Terry, Madison Heights, MI 5/13/2026
“She loved it! She’s been practicing her breathing control – can’t wait to see where this goes!”
-Rachael Schupbach, Oak Park, MI 5/6/2026
“Hello! My daughter enjoyed her session yesterday! Christina was very welcoming and made her feel inspired to come home and practice!! She’s looking forward to the additional lessons!”
-Patrice Brown, Southfield, MI 5/6/2026
“My kids are loving their teachers and enjoying their lessons so much! I love that they’ve been able to explore different instruments while sticking with their same instructors.”
-Ashley Lowe, Royal Oak, MI 5/6/2026
“It was great! He said that he had “so much fun” and he really enjoyed having Mike as his teacher. Great first experience!”
-Emily Strang, Royal Oak, MI 4/28/2026
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: Thursday: 2 Spots Left
Carys Rees-Baker: Monday: 1 Spot Left
Savannah Moncrief: SOLD OUT
James Hansen: Tuesday: 5 Spots Left
Narjis Alsalami: Friday: 4 Spots Left
GUITAR:
Sean Mischley: Wednesday: 2 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
Danny Thomas: Saturday: 4 Spots Left
PIANO:
Andrew Stone: Monday: 5 Spots Left
Thane Hall-Tenorio: Thursday: 4 Spots Left
Nick Masters: Wednesday: 3 Spots Left
Lana Rihawi: Friday: 5 Spots Left
DRUMS:
Niko Martinez: Thursday: 1 Spot Left
Sean Donnelly: Monday: 2 Spots Left
Lonnell Lewis: Wednesday: 4 Spots Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola/Cello):
Lily Holifield: SOLD OUT
Lana Rihawi: Tuesday: 2 Spots Left
Hsiu-Ling Wang: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
WOODWINDS (Clarinet):
Mike Tashjian: Monday: 2 Spots Left
BRASS (Trombone, Trumpet, French Horn, Euphonium):
Nick Voisich: Friday: 4 Spots Left
Upcoming Dates
Independence Day-CLOSED
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Berkley Arts Academy Summer 2026 Recitals at Berkley First Methodist Church
Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00
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
1:00pm – 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
