The Write Notes – October/November (Double Issue)

Photo Day @ the SJAA – We had a great “student appreciation day” in October including a free photo sitting with Tyler Osborn Studios.  The results were simply stunning.  Photo packages are on their way and will be ready for pick up THIS WEEK!  It’s still not too late to order (we were late to this first order ourselves but looking forward to a new batch of amazing photography for our walls).

Fall Referral Contest – We are tallying the results from the November referral contest.  Referring and referred families have a chance to win $100 amazon gift card!  WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!  The Academy is growing and we want great students JUST LIKE YOU.  Thank you for referring your friends and family to the SJAA.

Need a Stocking Stuffer? – BIG DISCOUNTS on in-stock books and musical accessories through the holidays.  (Some items up to 50% off!)  Or need something specific?  Not too late to order some items in time for Christmas AND we’ll discount them for the holidays for SJAA members too!

Upcoming Classes – New classes will be coming in the new year.  Stay tuned for the upcoming schedule for early childhood music, art classes, guitar and uke intros and more.

“Stuff the Stocking”  – (New Student/Instrument Promotion) Stuff the stocking with music lessons or art classes this year!  Get your loved one a special gift by registering them for lessons.  Save $85.00 with this one time a year special and we’ll prepare a special gift stocking to include: One month of lessons, $25 music retail gift certificates, holiday candy, custom practice notebook, instrument specific goodies (drumsticks for drummers, snark tuners for guitar players, pencil/pastel set for art, etc) and a $35 registration voucher.  And, we can ship or deliver to you for FREE!

Value: $184.  Your Cost:  ONLY $99!  It’s easy to get yours.  Call or text the academyat (816) 974-7656 or email jason@stjosephartsacademy.com.  Or fill out this quick form and mention the stocking promotion: https://www.stjosephartsacademy.com/requesti-info  We’ll take care of the rest.  Merry Christmas!

Limited availability.

Bi-Annual Survey – If you missed our Bi-Annual Membership Survey, it’s not too late to take it here.
Your feedback is extremely important too us.  We want to be the very best we can be so we can serve our students at the highest level.

Songwriting Festival – Our second annual Songwriting Festival included a day-long clinic with award-winning, professional songwriting, Lori Browne.  We had 16 new writers from ages 8-19 who participated fully, working alone and in concert to create their very own music.  AND lunch was provided by Gina’s Cafe and Catering!  This immersive songwriting experience was free to our students ($97 Value).

“Mall-a-Thon” – Join the music students and teachers of the St. Joseph Area Music Teachers Association for their annual holiday concerts at East Hills Mall.  Free and open to the public.
Saturday December 11.  SJAA musicians perform at 11am!

Shop St. Joe – SJAA is participating in the Chamber of Commerce “Shop St. Joe” promotion again this year!  Make sure you pick up your tickets from your teacher or Alicia at the front desk.  We’d love it if one of our academy families won the $10,000 prize!

It continues to be safety first around here.  Unvaccinated SJAA members are encouraged to remain in masks.  Our waiting areas are technically still “closed” for the time being and we remain diligent in our cleaning schedules and protocols.  The SJAA is dedicated to making any needed changes and in tune with local and state guidelines.  Stay home and request a virtual lesson if you are sick or quarantined.

10/23 –  “Mall-o-ween” East Hills Mall, Halloween-themed SJAMTA student recital, 2pm

10/23-24 – Robidoux Resident Theater presents “School of Rock”

11/10 – 2021 Shop St. Joseph program kicking off 

11/13 – SJAA 2nd Annual Songwriting Festival, Songwriting Clinic w/Lori Browne, 9am-5pm

11/14 – SJAMTA Patriotic-themed student recital, Potter Hall MWSU, 2pm

11/25 – Happy Thanksgiving – SJAA closed.

12/11 – “Mall-a-thon” 10am-4pm at East Hills Mall

12/25 – Merry Christmas – SJAA closed.

2022

1/1 – Happy New Year – SJAA closed.

2/12 – TBA SJAMTA Monster Concert

3/13 – SJAMTA student recital, Potter Hall MWSU, 2pm – Clinic, 3pm TBA

4/3-5 – Music Academy Conference, Graceland, Memphis TN

4/23 – SJAMTA Evaluative Auditions, Potter Hall MWSU

4/24 – SJAMTA student recital, Potter Hall MWSU, 2pm

– 3:30 SJAMTA Honors Recital at First Presbyterian

SJAA Specific Recitals in BOLD

Does Your Teacher Have Openings?

Andrew – Tuesdays ONE SPOT LEFT
Brent – Tuesday TWO SPOTS LEFT
Claire – Tuesday ONE SPOT LEFT Friday ONE SPOT LEFT
Dan – SOLD OUT
Darren – Wednesday TWO SPOTS LEFT, Thursday ONE SPOT LEFT
Emily – Monday TWO SPOTS LEFT, Saturday ONE SPOT LEFT
Frank – Wednesdays ONE SPOT LEFT
Isaiah – Monday TWO SPOTS LEFT
Jason – SOLD OUT
Jolie – SOLD OUT
Marina – Friday ONE SPOT LEFT
Mary Jo – Virtual spots available.
Monica – Monday TWO SPOTS LEFT
Terry – SOLD OUT
Tyler – Tuesday ONE SPOT LEFT, Friday ONE SPOT LEFT

 SJAA Classes/Courses – Private music lessons in Guitar, Piano, Violin, Cello, Voice, Ukulele, Drums, Mandolin, Banjo, Electric Bass, Trumpet, Strings,  Early Childhood Classes, Group Guitar, Group Ukulele. Art Classes, Online Music Lessons & Adult Art Classes.

We also offer…
Discounts on music books & accessories, instrument rentals and rental space for birthday parties and special events.

TeacherZone is our on-line platform for our students and our teachers.
https://app.teacherzone.com

Free Wi-Fi – SJAA password “MusicAccomplished”

Academy Mission

Our mission at the St. Joseph Arts Academy is to provide the highest quality musical instruction and performance opportunities to beginning and advancing students in the Midland empire. We use our patience, enthusiasm and loyalty to encourage, inform and inspire others to happily share their skill and talent in love and gratitude to make the world a better place.

OUR MOTTO…

Music Accomplished!