Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
Dear Berkley Arts Academy Students and Families,
We are thrilled to announce that Berkley Arts Academy is officially celebrating its 1-YEAR Anniversary! It has been our privilege to provide fun and exciting lessons for piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, and more.
To celebrate this milestone, we have a special offer for new students or those looking to pick up a second instrument:
Save $70.00 with your first lesson free, plus free registration!
Redeem Online: Use promo code YEARONE at BerkleyMusicLessons.com.
Make 2026 the year you finally learn to play!
AND THE WINNER IS…
A huge round of applause for Darlene, the winner of our “Guess the # of Candy Hearts” contest!
Darlene stunned us all with an incredibly close guess of 350, when the actual total in the bowl was 347! We hope you enjoy all your candies!
If you missed out on the candy hearts, don’t worry, you have another chance to win big!
Our next contest is officially underway: Guess the # of Skittles.
When: Monday, March 9th to Sunday, March 22nd.
How to Enter: Stop by the Front Desk to submit your guess.
The Prize: The person with the closest answer will win the entire container of Skittles!
Whether you’re stopping by the front desk to drop off a guess or picking up an instrument for the first time, we are so grateful you’re part of our musical family.
We look forward to another year of making noise, making memories, and making music together.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll play next!
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!
Eloise L.
Victory T.
Dow J.
Aura G.
Alora T.
Davis T.
Morgan J.
John K.
Alessandra G.
Emily W.
Jaden S.
Ariyana J.
Aaron K.
Arthur B.
Madeline P.
Amayah T.
Paulo Z.
Grace K.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of
Berkley Arts Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR MUSIC LESSONS!:
“He had a WONDERFUL time!!! Truly! He keeps asking when he gets to come back!”
-Amanda Kelly, Royal oak MI, 2/14/2026
“They’ve been great! Ollie loves working with Christina.”
-Wendy Laratta, Birmingham, MI 2/3/2026
“My son is taking guitar lessons at the Berkley Arts Academy. We are very happy with our experience thus far. The staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and there is a screen with streaming video to all the lesson rooms so you can take a peak at your kids lesson. The online registration and scheduling system is easy to navigate and there are make-up lessons offered every month that you can sign up for even if you didn’t miss your lesson. Great place.”
-Darya Grishin, Oak Park, MI, 2/1/2026
“It went very well. I felt it was a good start. He showed me the basics and gave me some things to practice as well.”
-Dow Jennings-White, Detroit, MI 1/30/2026
“It’s been great. Austin is patient and guiding Liam very well in these first stages of his learning.”
-Blake Hatterman, Royal Oak, MI, 1/20/2026
Thank you to all who have provided us with feedback about your lessons. We appreciate you being a part of our academy!
Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
Many teachers have sold out. If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day, or time, please contact any of our office staff team, and they can add you to the waiting list.
VOICE:
Melissa Haubert: Thursday: 5 Spots Left
Aliyah Smith: SOLD OUT
Theresa Gunn: SOLD OUT
Christina Moore: Friday: 2 Spots Left
Carys Rees-Baker: Sunday: 2 Spots Left
GUITAR:
Sean Mischley: Monday: 2 Spots Left
Jeff Marshall: Tuesday: 2 Spots Left
Mike Tashjian: Monday: 3 Spots Left
Austin Overfield: Thursday: 4 Spots Left
Alex Dies: Sunday: 5 Spots Left
PIANO:
Thane Hall-Tenorio: Thursday: 4 Spots Left
Savannah Moncrief: Saturday: 4 Spots Left
DRUMS:
Niko Martinez: Thursday: 1 Spot Left
Sean Donnelly: Tuesday: 2 Spots Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola/Cello):
Taylen Arvay: Friday: 1 Spot Left
Lily Holifield: Monday: 1 Spot Left
WOODWINDS (Clarinet):
Mike Tashjian: Monday: 3 Spots Left
Upcoming Dates
Easter-CLOSED
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Berkley Arts Academy 2026 Spring Recitals
TBD in June
Independence Day-CLOSED
Saturday, July 4th, 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