Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
Dear Berkley Arts Academy Students and Families,
I hope you are all enjoying the first glimpses of spring! It is such an energizing time of year at the academy as we see our students making incredible progress on their instruments. We have a lot of exciting news to share, from summer planning to some very lucky winners in our lobby.
As the school year begins to wind down, we know many of you are looking for ways to keep your kids engaged and active, and off their devices! There is no better time than summer to dive deep into music.
To help you get started, we have a special offer: New registrations save $25 and receive a FREE lesson book and bag (and that includes extending your lesson time)!
Plus, if you sign up before May 31st, you will be entered to win a full month of free lessons ($160 value).
Let’s make this the summer you or your child finds their new favorite hobby!
If you’ve been through the lobby lately, you’ve likely seen our massive jar of Skittles!
We had hundreds of guesses, but I am thrilled to announce our “Guess the # of Skittles” winners: Juliana and Ben!
Both Juliana and Ben were remarkably close with a guess of 1,680. The final count in the jar was actually 1,624!
They both walked away with an entire jar of Skittles. Congratulations to you both!
Finally, I want to make sure you mark your calendars for our upcoming Spirit Week, running from Monday, April 13th through Sunday, April 19th!
We want to celebrate the schools and communities our students come from. Here’s how to join the fun:
- Wear it: Come to your lesson wearing something with your school name or logo on it.
- Win it: Every student who participates can enter a drawing at the front desk for a musical prize.
- The Goodies: Everyone who enters gets a gift bag with treats, and one lucky Grand Prize winner will take home a $50 VISA Gift Card!
Thank you all for being such a vital part of our musical community.
Whether you are prepping for Spirit Week or getting ahead of the curve for summer, we are so glad to have you here.
John Dewey
Owner, Berkley Arts Academy and Okemos Music 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!
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.
Randy L.
Charleigh H.
Ainsley P.
Felix V.
Theodore E.
Blake H.
Nate C.
Emmanuel R.
Leah D.
Nicholas George S.
AJ M.
Stephanie A.
Ellie B.
Edgar E.
Jack G.
Farrah A.
Isabella V.
Elliot L.
Alex M.
Coen Di.
Brooke S.
Benjamin L.
Miles B.
Kingston B.
Brynn B.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of
Berkley Arts Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR MUSIC LESSONS!:
“All going great, thank you! She is very sweet and he is loving having her as his teacher.”
-Stacy Atkenson, Royal Oak, MI 3/10/2026
“Hello, everything is going great. Thank you for checking in.”
-Darya Grishin, Oak Park, MI 3/5/2026
“I always feel so good coming here, I always leave with a smile.”
-Darlene Crawford, Southfield MI 2/22/2026
“I really love the individual attention my grandson gets at the Berkley Arts Academy. The staff is very caring towards the students and you can tell he enjoys his lessons.”
-Marcelyn Blakely-Glouster, Oak Park, MI 2/16/2026
“He had a WONDERFUL time!!! Truly! He keeps asking when he gets to come back!”
Amanda Kelly, Royal oak MI, 2/14/2026
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:
Aliyah Smith: SOLD OUT
Theresa Gunn: SOLD OUT
Christina Moore: Friday: 2 Spots Left
Carys Rees-Baker: Sunday: 2 Spots Left
Savannah Moncrief: Saturday: 2 Spots Left
GUITAR:
Sean Mischley: Wednesday: 5 Spots Left
Jeff Marshall: Tuesday: 1 Spot 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
Nick Masters: Monday: 3 Spots Left
Lana Rihawi: Tuesdays: 5 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
Memorial Day-CLOSED
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Berkley Arts Academy 2026 Spring Recitals
TBD
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