Gift Guide

St. Joseph Arts Academy Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Perfect Gifts for the Musicians You Love (and Special Savings for SJAA Families!)

The holidays are the perfect time to surprise your favorite musician — or yourself — with something inspiring! Whether it’s tools to make practice more fun, music books to learn new songs, or a brand-new instrument to unwrap, you’ll find something for every player right here at the St. Joseph Arts Academy.

We’re not a typical music store — but we do stock the essentials that real musicians need, all hand-picked by our teachers.
SJAA Members & Families save up to 50% off retail prices — while supplies last!

Top Gift Picks for Musicians

Great ideas under $25

Snark Guitar Tuners – $15.00 (You Save $14.55!)
Reliable, accurate, and easy to use. Every guitarist should have one.
Guitar Humidifier – $12.00 (You Save $3.97!)
Protects your instrument through the dry winter months.
Hamilton Folding Music Stand – $16.00 (You Save $8.99!)
A must-have for every practicing musician.
Drumsticks or Harmonicas (Chicago Blues Harp) – $5.00 each (You Save $4.97!)
Fun stocking stuffers for the percussionist or blues lover!
Bastien Flash Cards – $5.00
Great for young students to master note reading at home.

Upgrades for Advancing Players

Perfect for students ready to take things to the next level.

Diamond Head Concert Ukulele – $75.00 (You Save $35.20!)
Diamond Head Tenor Ukulele – $85.00 (You Save $40.95!)
Just one tenor uke left!
“Jumbie” Panyard Steel Pan – $197.00 (You Save $82.00!)
Bring the sound of the islands home — perfect for kids or adults! Just one left!
D’Addario Guitar Strings (BOGO!) – $14.43
Buy one, get one free — a great deal for every player!
Nomad Premium Guitar Care Kit – $12.49 (You Save $12.50!)
Keep your guitar clean and shining for performances.

SJAA Swag & Apparel

Show your music school pride and stay cozy this season!

SJAA T-Shirts, Ball Caps & Stocking Hats – starting at $15
Custom SJAA Hoodies $30 & Shirts – $20 (ORDER BY DEC. 8)
Perfect for students, parents, and teachers!

Books & Accessories

20% Off All In-Stock Lesson Books and Flash Cards
Valid through December 24.
Great time to stock up for next semester’s lessons!

The Ultimate Gift: Music Lessons!

When in doubt — give the gift of music itself!
SJAA Gift Certificates Available in Any Amount
Or choose our Stuff the Stocking holiday special —
only $99 for a full month of lessons (new registrations only) , free registration, music book, and more (a $187 value!).

Shop Local. Shop Small. Shop SJAA.

Every purchase supports local teachers, students, and musicians in our St. Joseph community.
Stop by the Academy or call 816-974-7656 or text 816-623-2002 reserve your items — most are limited stock and sell out fast!
Located at: 2021 N. 36th Street Saint Joseph MO 64506

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“Shop St. Joe!” Is ON!!!We love LOCAL and we love our friends in small business in St. Joseph! We proudly support “Shop St. Joe!” and insist one of our families gets the grand prize!! Just ask your teacher or the office for your tickets in November and December.

The Shop St. Joseph Holiday Program is an annual St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce event that encourages residents to shop local. Shoppers receive tickets from participating merchants, one of which will make one customer $10,000 richer. Besides the grand prize, there also is a Shop Small Business Bonus worth $2,500 and lots of second chance prizes.

Thank you for joining us!
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Stuff the Stocking with Music Lessons!
This holiday season, give the gift that lasts long after the wrapping paper is gone — the gift of music!

For just $99, you’ll receive a real Christmas stocking stuffed with everything needed to get started in music lessons at the St. Joseph Arts Academy.

What’s Inside:
1 Month of Private Music Lessons – $116 value
FREE Registration – $35 value
1st Lesson Book – included
Holiday treats, candy canes & fun SJAA goodies (pencil, sticker, flashlight keychain & more!)
Instrument-specific surprises:
Drumsticks for drummers
Snark tuner for guitarists
Flashcards for pianists or vocalists

Total Value: $187 — Yours for just $99!

Want to double the fun? Add an extra month of lessons for only $99 more!
Free pickup or shipping starting early December.
Only 10 Stockings available (for select instruments).
Order by Dec. 15 to ensure Christmas delivery!

Call 816-974-7656 or Text 816-623-2002
Order online: StJosephArtsAcademy.com/request-info

P.S. Looking for something smaller?
Check out our Holiday Gift Guide for Musicians at stjosephartsacademy.com/gift-ideas.

We also offer gift certificates for fun musical experiences like:
Guitar Mania – 6-week intro to guitar (starting January)
Baby Bebop, Tune Tykes, and Melody Makers – early childhood music classes for ages 9 months to 5 years.
(These fill up quickly, so don’t wait!)