Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
As we patiently wait for spring to bloom and chase away those winter blues, now is the perfect time to ignite your musical passion!
Whether you’re a seasoned musician or eager to pick up an instrument for the first time, our talented instructors are ready to guide you on your musical journey.
Don’t let the winter doldrums hold you back – sign up for lessons today and let the power of music brighten your days!
We also have some exciting news to share!
A huge round of applause to Elliana, who absolutely nailed our “Guess the # of Candy Hearts” contest! With an incredibly close guess of 1120, she was only 6 away from the actual total of 1126!
What an impressive eye for candy!
Congratulations, Elliana, on your sweet victory!

And speaking of sweet, get ready for our next front desk contest!
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’re hosting a “Guess the # of Skittles” contest. One lucky winner will take home the prize!
So, put on your thinking caps and get ready to test your luck.
We’re feeling very lucky charms about this one!

Finally, we’re thrilled to announce that our annual June recital dates are coming soon!
Stay tuned for the official announcement as we prepare to showcase the incredible talent of our students.
We can’t wait to see you all shine on stage!
Let’s make some beautiful music together!
Sincerely,
John Dewey
Okemos Music Academy
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OKEMOS MUSIC ACADEMY RECEIVES THE 2024 BEST OF OKEMOS AWARDS!

We are very honored to have received this award and want to thank our Okemos Music Academy families, staff, teachers, and most importantly, our amazing students!
MUSICAL LADDER SYSTEM®

Okemos Music Academy is the only music school in Greater Lansing 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 LansingMusicLessons.com or contact the office staff at 517-664-1110!
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
Please welcome our new students!
Pavis P.
Reed S.
Hannah B.
Arissa H.
Annie S.
River L.
Marley H.
Niranjan S.
Asher C.
Cole S.
Jimmie M.
Cole D.
Lauren H.
Isla B.
Vincent L.
Lane C.
Christina W.
Philip E.
Joshua R.
Mateo G.
Grason H.
Joshua J.
Audrey H.
Carol L.
Elizabeth M.
Moxie S.
Beth L.
Isobel G.
Leah V.
Amelia C.
Zoey C.
Aurora C.
Allie E.
Molly D.
Zelda R.
Emma L.
Jose G.
Roy G.
Mara F.
Ryan S.
James C.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of Okemos Music Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR LESSONS!:
“He really enjoyed the class. We are glad that we found your academy.”
-Niranjan Sivakumar, Okemos, MI 2/16/2025
“My daughter loves her voice lessons at OMA!”
-Laura Broughton, Okemos, MI 2/8/2025
“Joshua has been an excellent teacher, he knows how to motivate his students and keep them engaged in learning. My son enjoys his class very much and looks forward to meeting him every weekend. I am glad I sent him to Okemos Music Academy and selected Joshua as his teacher.”
-Livia Xiao, Haslett, MI 2/3/2025
“It was really great! I’m so excited for more lessons 😊”
-Hannah Babon, East Lansing, MI 2/2/2025
“I could not ask for a better teacher for my child. Kind, passionate, and enthusiastic!”
-Kaleigh Jaeger-Hale, Okemos, MI 1/29/2025
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:
Gerardo de la Torre: Wednesday: SOLD OUT
Melissa Carter: SOLD OUT
Shelly Gleason: SOLD OUT
Catharine Harrell: Saturday, 1 Spot Left
Shelby Host: SOLD OUT
GUITAR:
Jeremy Burton: Saturday: 2 Spots Left
Chris Milbourne: Saturday: 3 Spots Left
Steve Pinckney: SOLD OUT
Jim Pinckney: Tuesday: 4 Spots Left
Matt Poirier: Friday: 1 Spot Left
Adam Meinerding: Wednesday: 2 Spots Left
PIANO:
Ann Bell: Thursday: 5 Spots Left
Kelly Bohan: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Kyle Poyma: Tuesday: 3 Spots Left
Christian Clark: Thursday: 2 Spots Left
Kathy Yun: Monday: 1 Spot Left
Susan Froman: SOLD OUT
Fred Issac: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
Lily Chen: Saturday: 3 Spots Left
DRUMS:
Geoff Lewis: Monday: 1 Spot Left
Kayden Spring: Sunday: 1 Spot Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola):
Geunyoung Kim: Monday: 6 Spots Left
Farangiz Takhirova: SOLD OUT
Peter Kent: Monday: 2 Spots Left
WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet):
Elyor Gofurov: Wednesday: 1 Spot Left
John Khaydarov: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Joshua Haugen: Saturday: 1 Spot Left
BRASS (Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet):
Joe Schmidt: Tuesday: 1 Spot Left
Upcoming Dates
Easter-CLOSED
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Memorial Day-CLOSED
Monday, May 26th, 2025