Why Summer is the Perfect Time for Music Lessons at SJAA
At the St. Joseph Arts Academy, spring has brought exciting changes—and even more reasons to make music with us!
We’ve given the Academy a fresh new look with new paint inside and out, plus a major spring clean-up and successful parking lot sale. Our space is now more organized, welcoming, and inspiring than ever for our students, families, and faculty.
One of the biggest highlights of the season was the launch of our very first “St. Joseph Kids Make Music Day!” This special event welcomed families from across the community to tour the Academy, meet our staff, and enjoy fun music activities. It was an incredible reminder of how music brings people together and how excited local kids are to learn and play!
Year-Round Music Education for Kids and Adults
As we head into the warmer months, we want to remind families that the St. Joseph Arts Academy is a year-round music school. Many parents assume that music lessons pause during summer, but that’s not the case here.
In fact, summer is one of the best times to take music lessons!
With fewer school obligations and more flexible schedules, students often make faster progress. It’s the perfect time to:
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Explore a new instrument
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Try a different musical style
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Spend more time practicing and composing
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Double up lessons or focus on a special music project
We also offer exciting performance opportunities throughout the summer, including appearances at the St. Joseph Museum Art Fair and the Hawkfest Jazz & Blues Festival.
Flexible Options for Busy Summer Schedules
We understand that families travel and have shifting schedules in the summer. That’s why we offer flexible lesson options to help students stay consistent:
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Virtual lessons (great for vacations!)
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Video lessons (super popular and easy to use)
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Alternate lesson times & 5th-week makeups
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Guest instructors & group makeup classes
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Specialty clinics to explore new skills or techniques
You can even send a friend or sibling in your student’s place—or donate the lesson time to a student in need through our partnerships with the YWCA and Noyes Home.
Keep Your Spot—And Your Favorite Teacher!
If your child has a favorite teacher or a high-demand lesson time (like a 4:00pm Monday slot), it’s important to stay enrolled through the summer. Our teachers’ schedules fill quickly, and we want to make sure your family has the best experience possible.
Music Is a Powerful and Positive Summer Activity
With school out, many kids end up spending too much time on screens or sleeping the day away. Music gives them a positive, productive, and creative outlet—a chance to stay sharp, express themselves, and build confidence while still having fun.
We’re here to make summer music lessons easy, flexible, and fun for the whole family.
Ready to keep the music going? Contact us today to customize your summer music plan at the St. Joseph Arts Academy—where kids (and adults!) grow, create, and thrive all year long.