Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
Dear Berkley Arts Academy Students and Families,
On behalf of the entire staff, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our grand opening celebration. It was a true pleasure to meet so many of you and share our passion for music.
We are incredibly excited to be a part of the vibrant Berkley community and look forward to providing quality music lessons to families in Berkley and the surrounding areas for years to come.
Grand Prize Winners:
1st Place: A Year of Free Music Lessons!
Graham Sullivan
2nd Place: A Free Electric Guitar!
William Leung
3rd Place: A Karaoke Machine!
Clark Zarotti
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As we kick off the fall season, we are offering a special Labor Day promotion. When you sign up for music lessons, you can save $55.00, which includes free registration, a free lesson book, and a free lesson book bag.
We know that the back-to-school season is a busy time, which is why we’re open seven days a week to accommodate your schedules.
This special offer expires on September 15th, 2025, so be sure to sign up soon to take advantage of this fantastic deal.
In addition to our Labor Day special, we are thrilled to announce our first-ever “Bring a Friend Week,” running from Monday, September 15th, to Sunday, September 21st.
We invite you to bring a friend to your lesson, and when you do, both of you will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 VISA gift card. Plus, every student who participates will receive a special goodie bag! It’s a great opportunity to share your love of music with a friend.
Thank you again for the warm welcome you have shown us. We are so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community.
We look forward to seeing you all at the academy and can’t wait to help you and your children start the back-to-school season on a high note with the joy of music.
Sincerely,
John Dewey
Berkley Arts Academy
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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!
Evelyn V
Kanalu P
Henry S
Jesse G
Brenda B
Alison H
Eluha H
Rory P
Gigi B
Dave H
Jude U
Vincent U
Lucy A
Eric B
Dean R
Margo W
Gabriel G
Zander B
Lunabelle V
Rita S
Avi D
Colin G
Milo M
Dylan R
Welcome and thank you for being a part of
Berkley Arts Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR MUSIC LESSONS!:
“Staff nice and willing to work around schedule, if needed. ☺️”
-Roxanne Norfolk, Pontiac MI, 8/3/2025
“They went great! The boys had a lot of fun and are excited to go back.”
-Sarah Culpepper, Royal Oak, MI 7/30/2025
“Things are great! Could not be happier he’s very content he thinks his teacher is so much better then the other he had with another business.”
-Ron Bentley, Madison Heights, MI 7/26/2025
“Hi. It was great. I found it to be dynamic and on the half hour I could get enough content to practice at home and I will definitely have progressed by the next class. Thanks!”
-Henrico Gouvea da Silva, Berkley, MI 7/24/2025
“My daughter Cassie started piano lessons with Brandon. Excellent teacher. Very kind and patient.”
-Crystal Olmstead, Birmingham, MI 7/13/25
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:
Aliyah Smith: Tuesday: 5 Spots Left
Ashley Baylor: Friday: 4 Spots Left
Theresa Gunn: SOLD OUT
Daniel Byington: SOLD OUT
Christina Moore: Saturday: 5 Spots Left
GUITAR:
Sean Mischley: Monday: 6 Spots Left
Jeff Marshall: Tuesday: 6 Spots Left
Mike Tashjian: Monday: 5 Spots Left
Neal Laymon: Tuesday: 6 Spots Left
PIANO:
Brandon Martin: SOLD OUT
Thane Hall-Tenorio: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
Mike Tashjian: Monday: 5 Spots Left
Savannah Moncrief: Tuesday: 5 Spots Left
DRUMS:
Jake Andrews: Wednesday: 5 Spots Left
Niko Martinez: Thursday: 3 Spots Left
Sean Donnelly: SOLD OUT
James Donaldson: Monday: 6 Spots Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola/Cello):
Taylen Arvay: Sunday: 2 Spots Left
Lily Holifield: Monday: 5 Spots Left
Nicole Kaufman: Friday: 6 Spots Left
WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet):
Mike Tashjian: Monday: 5 Spots Left
Kevin Scollin: Monday: 4 Spots Left
BRASS (Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet):
Kevin Scollin: Monday: 4 Spots Left
Upcoming Dates
Thanksgiving Day-CLOSED
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day-CLOSED
Wednesday, December 24th, and Thursday, December 25th, 2025
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day-CLOSED
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 and Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Berkley Arts Academy 2026 Winter Recitals
January 2026-TBA
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