Dear Students and Families,

November is one of our favorite times of the year at the St. Joseph Arts Academy. As we move into the holiday season, we’re reminded daily of how fortunate we are to work with such wonderful students, dedicated families, and a community that values music education. Thanksgiving gives us the perfect opportunity to slow down, reflect, and express our gratitude.

One of the traditions we look forward to each year is encouraging a culture of gratitude within our Academy. Throughout November, we invite every student to pick up a bundle of free Thank You Cards from the office or their teacher. Students simply write a personal note of appreciation to someone special, and we even cover the postage. A small message can make a big impact, and we love helping our young musicians share kindness with the people who support them.

This month also brings our 30-Day November Practice Challenge, a fun way to stay motivated as we close out the year. Whether your student is preparing for recitals, goals, or simply building better practice habits, consistency this month goes a long way.

We’re also excited to participate once again in the Shop St. Joe program. Every purchase at the Academy—lessons, classes, retail items, or gift certificates—earns you tickets toward the annual drawing for $10,000 and additional second-chance prizes. It’s a great way to support local businesses while possibly winning big!

As a reminder, the Academy will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Please check with your teacher about their personal holiday schedule as we head into the busy season.

The holidays are always a special time at the SJAA, and we have several exciting promotions and opportunities coming up:

• Stuff the Stocking! – Our popular $99 holiday package includes one month of music lessons, free registration, the first lesson book, candy, and fun SJAA items—beautifully bundled in a real Christmas stocking. It’s a wonderful gift for new students or families adding a second (or third!) young musician.
• Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday Specials – Look for limited-time offers on lessons, classes, gift certificates, and more.
• Retail Sales on Books & Accessories – Stock up on essential items for your advancing musician.
• SJAA Holiday Gift Guide – Find meaningful, useful, music-related gift ideas at stjosephartsacademy.com/gift-guide.

November gives us so many reasons to celebrate, but above all, we want to say thank you. Thank you for choosing our Academy. Thank you for supporting music education in St. Joseph. And thank you for allowing us to share the joy of music with your family.

From all of us at the St. Joseph Arts Academy, we are truly grateful for you. We wish you a warm, joyful, and music-filled Thanksgiving season.

– Jason and SJAA

#MusicAccomplished

Our November “Student of the Month” is…

Daisy C.!

We are so lucky to have her and her family with us at the SJAA.

Daisy is a farm girl through and through. She likes all things outdoors and especially likes to hunt with her dad. In addition to playing her instruments and singing with her sisters, her favorite past-times are baking treats for her friends and family and swimming on the Grand River Rapids swim team. Go Rapids!

We’ll celebrate Daisy with an Amazon gift card for her!
Thank you, Daisy for referring your friends and family to the Academy.
Congratulations!!!

To be considered for Student of the Month, be sure to talk to your teacher about all your musical and extracurricular activities, share pictures and refer your fellow musicians to the academy.

Luigi!
Thank you to the Taylor family for sharing a photo of your sweet fur baby.  Each month, SJAA will select a pet to feature and a donation will be made to Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter in honor of all of our local pets in need. Share a favorite pic of your favorite pet and maybe they’ll be named the SJAA “Pet of the Month”!  Bring on those adorable snapshots!

SJAA Partners with InspireU for “Second Saturdays” Music Experience!

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between the St. Joseph Arts Academy and InspireU, St. Joseph’s brand-new children’s discovery center! As part of this exciting collaboration, SJAA students and faculty will become MusicMakers during SJAA Second Saturdays from 1:00–4:00 PM at InspireU.

This unique, interactive experience will allow our musicians to rehearse, workshop, and demonstrate the creative process of making music in a fun and informal way. While InspireU patrons (ages infant to 10 years) roam, play, and explore, they’ll have the chance to observe music in action—seeing firsthand how musicians practice, prepare, and bring songs to life.

Research shows that young people who witness art and music being created are more likely to be inspired to try it themselves. Through this partnership, SJAA is furthering its mission to ignite a love for music in the next generation. We believe this is an incredible opportunity for everyone involved, and we can’t wait to share the joy of music with the InspireU community!

“Thank you for an unforgettable evening! The Swan Lake performance was stunning. It was Marleighs first ballet experience, and as a violinist she was thrilled to see the orchestra pit up close. We are so grateful for your generosity.” -Lesley & Marleigh W.

Review Our Lesson Policy
https://stjosephartsacademy.com/lesson-policy/

It’s always a great month and they go by so fast!

Thank you for encouraging the advancing musicians in your life and in our community.

We are making the world a better place through music.

It’s fun!  Thank you for that.

Jason Riley
Director
jason@stjosephartsacademy.com
Call: 816-974-7656
Text: 816-623-2002
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