Update From Director John Dewey!
Read the latest update from Director John Dewey:
Dear Berkley Arts Academy Students and Families,
We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredibly exciting news with you all! Get ready to mark your calendars because we are making a HUGE DEAL about our Grand Opening Celebration!
You’re officially invited to join us for an unforgettable weekend of music, fun, and community on Friday, August 22nd, Saturday, August 23rd, and Sunday, August 24th!
Come visit our brand new music lesson academy located at 2351 12 Mile Rd, Berkley (right next to the fire station!).
We’ll have a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, August 22nd at 4:00 PM, along with fantastic kids’ activities, refreshments, tours of the academy, live music, giveaways, and amazing prizes! And get this – one lucky attendee will win the GRAND PRIZE: ONE YEAR OF FREE MUSIC LESSONS!
We truly can’t wait to celebrate this momentous occasion with each and every one of you. Your presence will make it even more special!
Speaking of fun, we want to give a huge shout-out to everyone who participated in our recent front desk contests! We loved seeing all the dads join in during “Bring Your Dad to Lessons Week.” It was a fantastic time, and we’re already looking forward to doing it again next year!
A big congratulations to Vivienne and Derek, the lucky winners of the drawing for the $100 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card we held during that week!
Also, a massive round of applause for Maya, the winner of our “Guess the Number of M&M’s” contest!
Maya guessed an incredible 1,000 M&Ms, and there were actually 989 in the jar – what an awesome guess!
Finally, as you prepare for the academic year, remember our special Back to School Supplies Pack!
When you start music lessons in August, you’ll receive a FREE Back to School Supplies Pack, an Okemos Music Academy tote bag, plus a FREE music lesson registration!
This is a $75 value and includes essential items like pencils, pens, rulers, erasers, highlighters, a pencil case, a pencil sharpener, notebooks, filler paper, folders, scissors, glue sticks, colored pencils, crayons, and markers.
This offer is for new students only and expires on August 31, 2025.
It’s easy to get yours: simply visit www.BerkleyMusicLessons.com and select “Register Now,” or call/text 248-289-8010, and we’ll take care of the rest!
We are so excited to kick off another school year filled with the joy of music lessons.
Let’s make this year our most harmonious yet! And once again, don’t forget to join us for our spectacular Grand Opening Celebration on August 22nd, 23rd, and 24th!
It’s going to be an event you won’t want to miss!
Sincerely,
John Dewey
Berkley Music Academy
PLEASE LEAVE US A 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW!
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!
Evelyn V.
Hudson V.
Theo R.
Samantha H.
Basil M.
Cassie O.
Farallon T.
Maya B.
Erika C.
Kanalu P.
Danny S.
Jaiden R.
Dominic P.
Gabriel P.
Vivian S.
Mabel Z.
Lou Z.
Victoria K.
Benjamin C.
Evelyn B.
Zuri H.
Phoenix B.
Stann M.
Kaylee D.
Peter H.
Elliot H.
Ellison W.
Welcome and thank you for being a part of
Berkley Arts Academy!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR MUSIC LESSONS!:
“Thank you! The lessons were great and the kids really enjoyed it. Looking forward to next week.”
-Emma Zemba, Huntington Woods, MI 7/1/2025
“She had so much fun and was beaming after her first session. She cannot wait to come back next week. Thank you all for making her feel so welcomed.”
-Micah Bankston, Detroit, MI 6/27/2025
“I am having singing lessons for the first time in my life, and I am loving it! Theresa is wonderful and have been so patient with me. I recommend!”
-Vitoria Abreu, Madison Heights, MI 6/24/2025
“We are loving our lessons. Both are thoughtful and prepared every time.”
-Stephanie Arellano, Oak Park, MI 6/11/2025
“We had a great first lesson and Zoey was eager to immediately show her dad what she learned when we got home! We’re excited for the next one :)”
-Sophia Kuhn, Berkley, MI 5/31/2025
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:
Aliyah Smith: Tuesdays: 5 Spots Left
Ashley Baylor: Fridays: 4 Spots Left6
Theresa Gunn: SOLD OUT
Daniel Byington: SOLD OUT
GUITAR:
Sean Mischley: Monday: 6 Spots Left
Jeff Marshall: Tuesday: 6 Spots Left
Mike Tashjian: Monday: 5 Spots Left
PIANO:
Lily Holifield: Monday: 5 Spots Left
Brandon Martin: Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Thane Hall-Tenorio: Thursday: 2 Spots Left
Mike Tashjian: Monday: 5 Spots Left
DRUMS:
Sean Donnelly: Monday: 4 Spots Left
James Donaldson: Monday: 6 Spots Left
STRINGS (Violin/Viola/Cello):
Taylen Arvay: Monday: 4 Spots Left
Lily Holifield: Monday: 5 Spots Left
WOODWINDS (Saxophone/Clarinet):
Daniel Byington: SOLD OUT
Mike Tashjian: Mondays: 5 Spots Left
BRASS (Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet):
Daniel Byington (Trumpet Only): SOLD OUT
UPCOMING DATES
Berkley Arts Academy Grand Opening Celebration!
Friday, August 22nd-Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Labor Day-CLOSED
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Thanksgiving Day-CLOSED
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
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