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DIYClAY
Sculpture Classes
Making three different types of clay with ingredients that can be found at home. With the clay, we will create a small piggy bank, wall pocket sculptures, and beads/pendants for jewelry or keychains.
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Tired of arguing, threatening or bribing your music student to practice?Experiencing “burnout”, frustration or stagnation in achieving your musical goals?
There is a better way!
Join Academy director, Jason Riley in this counterintuitive seminar about learning new skills in music (or just about anywhere else!).Explore effective practice methods and techniques that actually work for you instead of against you.
Gain insight, inspiration and motivation to overcome learning blocks, challenges and frustration. Learn to form positive habits that MAKE PRACTICING FUN (not a chore) while you accomplish your goals and truly reap all the benefits of music.
“Joseph Cozad Guitar Archive” Reception Wed. Dec. 29, 2021 Free & Open to the Public. St. Joseph Arts Academy
Joseph Cozad with Pepe Romero
The St. Joseph Arts Academy, St Joseph Music Foundation, and the Missouri Music Hall of Fame will jointly host a reception in honor of noted university professor and classical guitarist, Joseph Cozad.
The event will be held Wednesday, December 29, 6:30 PM at the St. Joseph Arts Academy, 2021 N. 36th St., in St Joseph. It is free, open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. All COVID precautions will be observed.
The reception will inaugurate the “Joseph Cozad Guitar Archives,” containing hundreds of books and printed sheet music for guitar which are being donated to the St. Joseph Arts Academy by Mr. Cozad from his private collection.
Following his formal studies in both violin and classical guitar, in the early 1970s, Mr. Cozad became enamored with the classical guitar and launched one of the rst university guitar departments in the United States at the UMKC Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, Missouri.
The 1970s is recognized as a unique period in the guitar’s history: it was the rst time in the US that the classical guitar was slowly becoming considered a “serious” concert instrument in formal academic institutions along- side the more traditional instruments such as piano, violin, etc. However, most university music departments had not yet founded degree programs for guitar and Mr. Cozad’s efforts were at the forefront of the instrument’s academic recognition throughout the US and Canada.
Mr. Cozad’s own guitaristic influences included study and long-term contact with some of the most recognized classical guitarists in the world, including Maestros Christopher Parkening (US), Pepe Romero (Spain), Oscar Ghiglia (Italy), and many others.
During his vast teaching career, Mr. Cozad coached hundreds of international guitar students, many of whom went on to develop their own performance, recording, research, and professorship activities in the music industry under his exceptional guidance and friendship.
EVENT DATE / LOCATION:
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 — 6:30 PM St. Joseph Arts Academy
2021 N. 36th St. St. Joseph, MO 64506
Office telephone: (816) 974-7656
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Missouri Music Hall of Fame, c/o St. Joseph Music Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Pro t Organization 2603 Frederick Ave. — St. Joseph, MO, 64507 — USA Telephone: (USA) + (816) 676-1112 email: webmaster@MissouriMusicHallOfFame.org Visit us on the web at: http://www.MissouriMusicHallOfFame.org
SJAA NEWS! Welcoming Alicia! – Please welcome our new administrator, front-of-house and all-around-taking-care-of-us-er, Mrs. Alicia Reyes!! She’s just started with the Academyin late October and we are very happy to have Alicia on our team. She’s here to help students, families, teachers and our entire membership with almost anything they need for a great experience at the SJAA. Welcome, Alicia!!
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!
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!
Celebrations!
News Flash! – Jack Wing and Hadley Miller made the All-District Orchestra in Kansas City.
Jack has made All-District for 4 consecutive years. This is Hadley’s second consecutive year. Great students from great families. Congrats to the Studio of Mr. Brock!
“Mall-o-Ween” – SJAA students joined students of the StJoseph Area Music Teachers Association for their 2nd annual “Mall-o-Ween” in Oct. at East Hills. It was “Boo Blast” filled with great music from our advancing musicians.
“School of Rock” – Congratulations to all of our members who were selected for the October RRT production of “School of Rock!” Awesome watching you rock out in this great production at the Missouri Theater.
Lilly C., Ashlyn F., Lincoln D., Alayna P., Mista V., Alevia B., Aliana R. and Jude M. Super proud of you all!
“Mamma Mia” – Congratulations to our SJAA students and Faculty and to our friends in the amazing cast and crew in Central’s production of “Mamma Mia” in November! Brent I., Alex R. (guitars), Brett C. (percussion), Ashlyn F (Tanya), Payton C., Anna C., & Nehir B. (ensemble) So much fun and everyone looked and sounded so great!
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.
Our October/November “Student(s) of the Month” are…
Hudson & Felicity M.!
We are so lucky to have Hudson, Felicity and their family with us at the SJAA.
They enjoy spending time with family and traveling as a family, spending time our doors and activities like biking and swimming. They attend Oak Grove Elementary where they enjoy music class with Mrs. Riley and their mom, Dr. Moore also teachers. (Dr. Moore gives us lots of support here as well pitching in as a guest violin coach!)
Hudson is in 5th grade and Felicity is in 2nd.
Hudson studies guitar w/Mr. Riley (and attended our recent “Songwriting Festival”) and Felicity studies violin w/Mr. Brock. Both Brother and Sister play piano as well.
We could go on and on…
We’ll celebrate them with an Amazon gift card for both!
Thank you, Hudson and Felicity 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.
Early photo of the Beatles. (Before they were BIG!)
Thank you for reading -“The Write Notes” –
Monthly Newsletter from the St. JosephArtsAcademy!
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.
Here’s to YOUR music success!
Jason Riley
Director jason@stjosephartsacademy.com
8162944856 (personal cell)
Here to help! Call or text if you need anything at all.
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Referral Program – We have a great family of students and teachers at the SJAA. We are extremely discerning in selecting the very best coaches and students when growing our family. We want great students just like you. Thank you for referring your friends and family to be a part of our SJAA family.
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.
Our mission at the St. JosephArtsAcademy 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.
Second Annual SJAA Songwriting Festival is coming up this Saturday, Nov. 13!
An all-day workshop with special guest clinician and award-winning songwriter, Lori Browne.
Learn song craft and share your music in these fun and inviting sessions.
Everyone leaves with a song!
All ages welcome. Beginner and Intermediate Songwriters.
Very Limited Spaces available!!!
Lunch is Included.
Message us directly to register or for more info.
jason@stjosephartsacademy.com
or call (816) 974-7656
Registration Deadline: WED, NOV. 11
FALL REFERRAL CONTEST!
As our way of saying THANK YOU to all of our students, we are entering ALL current students into a raffle drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card on Wednesday November 24th.
Get more chances to win by referring new students!
Refer a new student to the Academy and when they register you will be entered AGAIN into the raffle drawing, as will the new student.
Dear Students & SJAA Families,Ring the Bell! School is in.
We’ve had a great summer and hope you did too.
Even though school has started, we are finishing out our summer performance season with some great events in September. “Hawkfest” & “Bluegrass Battles Hunger” are just a couple of the special invitations remaining for live music from our advancing musicians outdoors. Lots of info below so thanks for the time to catch up and check it out. As always, here for you if you have questions, concerns or need anything at all.
Best with all “Back to School”!
Wishing each a safe, happy and healthy school year with lots of growth and learning.
SJAA NEWS! New & Improvements: We’ve recently added more security cameras across the academy. The safety of everyone in our building is our top priority and we’ll continue to add and provide the very best we can. We also added a big screen to our class room for powerpoint presentations, announcements, movie nights or Karaoke showdowns!
Thank You!: Big THANK YOU to all of our guest instructors (Dr. Moore, Mr. DeClue, Ms. Jenkins, Mr. McCuthceon, Mr. Bliss and Maestro Glise) who stepped up to help as teachers take personal, family or medical leaves this last month. It’s been awesome to have such amazing musicians and coaches to lean on when we need them. Thanks to the students and families who made them at home. We all benefit from having an amazing team working with all hands, eyes and ears on deck.
Welcome Back: Welcome home to our own, Isaiah Sterling who’s been away touring the summer with the Cavaliers of Drum Corp International fame. His studio filled up very quickly. Happy to have him back to us and can’t wait to hear about the adventures in drumming.
Steam to S.T.E.A.M (Celebrating the Missouri Bicentennial) – Academy students recently performed in celebration of the MO Bicentennial at Civic Center Park. It was an amazing set of music from nearly 20 student performers. Music included featured vocal, guitar and violin performances. AND… ensemble performances of classic fiddle tunes, group ukuleles and a debut of our rendition of “Dust in the Wind”. A very special opportunity that only comes around every 200 years! Happy Birthday, Missouri!
“Maestro Series” featuring Anthony Glise – An honor to be able to present our annual “Maestro Series” this summer with one of the greats in “Maestro” Anthony Glise. Truly an “Inform-ance” with a presentation of his historical instrument collection including Baroque Guitar, Arch-Lute and more. We had a packed house for this free presentation. Anthony also worked with select academy students in a Masterclass setting for levels beginning to advanced. An amazing day at the SJAA!
Celebrations!
It’s a Girl! – Congratulations to Emily and Daniel on the addition of the sweetest Miss Kathryn to their family. All are safe and well and bonding quickly. So happy for each of you.
July Practice Challenge! – Congratulations to Aliza Michel, Grand Prize Winner of our summer practice challenge. With a grand total of over 94 practice hours in July!!! Aliza studies guitar, piano and voice and is loving writing and performing her own music. Way to go! We’ll reward Aliza with a $50 Gift Card for her dedicated practice and major achievement.
School of Rock – Congratulations to all of our members who were selected for the upcoming RRT production of “School of Rock!” Really looking forward to watching you rock out in this great production at the Missouri Theater this fall.
Lilly C., Ashlyn F., Lincoln D., Alayna P., Mista V., Alevia B., Aliana R. and Jude M. Super proud of you all!
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast – Fun to celebrate our amazing teachers last month with an impromptu Burrito Breakfast at the Academy. Thanks to Taco John’s for helping us recognize their hard work and dedication. Thank you music mentors, teachers and coaches for all you do.
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.
We are so lucky to have Alex and his family with us at the SJAA.
Besides his violin lessons w/Mr. Brock (celebrating 2 years in October),
Alex is an only child (who loves his dog), he’s in the SJSD Gifted & Talented Program and enjoys collecting Pokémon cards and playing Fortnite & Destiny 2. Alex is also a big fan of classical music.
We could go on and on…
We’ll celebrate Alex with an Amazon gift card for him!
Thank you, Alex 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.
Early photo of the Beatles. (Before they were BIG!)
Thank you for reading -“The Write Notes” –
Monthly Newsletter from the St. Joseph Arts Academy!
It’s been a great month.
Thank you for encouraging the advancing musicians in your life and in our community.
We are making the world a better place through music.
Here’s to YOUR music success!
Jason Riley
Director
jason@stjosephartsacademy.com
8162944856 (personal cell)
Here to help! Call or text if you need anything at all.
{| o }===:::
Referral Program – We have a great family of students and teachers at the SJAA. We are extremely discerning in selecting the very best coaches and students when growing our family. We want great students just like you. Thank you for referring your friends and family to be a part of our SJAA family.
Does Your Teacher Have Openings?
Andrew – Tuesdays 2 & 6
Brent – Thursday 6
Claire – Monday 630, Tuesday 6
Dan – Wednesdays 330 and 7
Darren – Wednesday 430, Thursday 330
Emily – Welcome Back!
Frank – Wednesdays 4 and 5
Isaiah – Tuesday 8
Jason – Full
Jolie – Full
Josh – Monday 5
Marina – Friday 430
Mary Jo – Tuesday 330 & 630
Monica – Thursday – 4 & 530
Terry – Full
Tyler – Friday 330 & 6
SJAA Classes/Courses – Guitar, Piano, Violin, Cello, Voice, Ukulele, Drums, Mandolin, Banjo, Electric Bass, Trumpet, Strings, Early Childhood, 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.
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.
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Saturday, August 14, from 2:00-4:00 PM
St. Joseph Arts Academy
2027 N. 36th St.,
St. Joseph, Missouri
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The St. Joseph Arts Academy in association with the St. Joseph Music Foundation will present an “informance” (a combination of lecture and performance) and a masterclass by internationally acclaimed classical guitarist, Anthony Glise as part of the Academy’s “Maestro Series.”
Targeted to all age groups including non-musicians, Glise will discuss the history of the guitar from 1400 to today and perform on various historical instruments from his private collection, including a Renaissance lute, Baroque guitar, 18th-century archlute, 19th-century guitar, and the modern guitar.
The informance is based on Glise’s university textbook, “The Guitar in History and Performance Practice” which is used in hundreds of universities worldwide.
For the second part of the event, attendees are welcome to bring their instruments for a free informal coaching session following the historical presentation.
A St. Joseph native, Glise has earned nine diplomas from seven countries, recorded 11 CDs, and published over 90 editions of music and books. As a composer, he is also the only non-French elected to the French Film Commission which negotiates contracts between composers and European film producers.
Glise has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and many of the leading concert halls in the US and Europe. For the last 30 years, he has directed 14 international music festivals and taught at universities and conservatories throughout the US, Italy, Germany, Austria, and France, where he currently lives and holds a professorship at a state music school north of Paris.
The back-to-back events will be held at the St. Joseph Arts Academy, 2027 N. 36th St., Saturday, August 14, from 2:00-4:00. The events are free and open to the public.
For further information, contact The St. Joseph Arts Academy at (816) 974-7576.
Dear Students & SJAA Families,We insist that you are having a great summer!
It’s a wild ride here with families in and out for vacations and making great memories. Much deserved after “the year that shall not be named” here.
Teachers are working hard for fluid schedules, creating make-up opportunities and giving lots of motivation for extra summer inspiration and activities for our students.
I’ve heard it said many times that the “Roaring 20’s” was a by-product of the Spanish Flu Pandemic in 1918. Many suggest we are about to experience something similar this century.
I can tell you that Small Business Administration has labeled Music Academies like the SJAA as “hard hit” like so many other businesses in 2020.
Thanks to our amazing families, dedicated students and team “par excellence” here, the SJAA held steady. We faced our challenges together. Some unique. Many similar to other families and businesses around the world.
We all definitely have some shared experiences. Not all great. But for sure, some positives.
Out of safety and respect for all concerned, we proceed with care and continued caution.
Happy to say that the Academy is really growing again. All of our teachers are back under one roof (though online lessons remain and are a great options for many).
If what they say is true, we are already feeling the effects of the new “Roaring 20’s”.
Live music, concerts and In-person events are returning (most with caution, some not so much).
Back to School
Our studios and teachers schedules are filling. We’ll continue to offer all kinds of specialty classes and clinics but private music lessons times are getting limited. We want to be able to serve our membership at the highest level. Students JUST LIKE YOURS.
If you, your friends or family are looking to get back in for “Back to School” sessions, the TIME IS NOW to reserve your spot.
The word is out. The SJAA is doing something special. That’s why we are here.
We want that to be why your family is with us.
Looking forward to some “Roaring 20’s” with your family, friends, our community as a whole.
It’s an exciting time and can’t wait to make some new memories moving forward.
Lots of info below so thanks for the time to catch up and check it out. As always, here for you if you have questions, concerns or need anything at all.
SJAA NEWS! Welcome to our new teachers! – Welcoming Mrs. Claire Gerhardt (strings) and Mr. Joe McCutcheon (percussion) to our SJAA family. Great to have you with us and hope you are feeling at home. Final improvements: Excited to announce we are on the final leg of our major building improvements at the SJAA. Landscaping, water proofing and electrical is all now in place. We’ll add the AV system in the class room and more in place very soon. Thank you for rolling with every punch along the way.
Giving Back – Our very own, Bianca is helping raise money for the Horse Hospice, a program for disabled horses at the Albee Farm. Look for the donation jar around the academy to drop a little change in. Let’s make it Jingle! Folding Money also accepted! Thank you for your support.
4th of July Treats – Big “THANK YOU” to our SJAA Granny for coordinating “Treat Week” in advance of Independence Day. Lots of work and lots of love in helping our academy students celebrate America’s Birthday. “Music sets us Free”.
Thank you!
Celebrations!
Congratulations to SJAMTA Enrichment Grant Recipient… Hadley M! Hadley studies violin with Mr. Brock and piano with Ms. Chesney and applied to attend the String Fling Chamber Orchestra Camp at Missouri State University. She was awarded $375 by SJAMTA to pay for her tuition, and she will be attending camp July 11-14. Way to go, Hadley!
Congrats to our very own percussion coach, Isaiah Sterling for being accepted to the ranks of the Cavaliers of Drum Corp International fame. He’ll be on tour and competing all summer long.
Congratulations to Mr. Terry Brock on his retirement from the SJSD. The students there were lucky to have you while they could get you. You are all ours now!!
It continues to be safety first around here. Teachers will remain in masks. Our waiting areas are technically still “closed” for the time being and we remain diligent. The SJAA is dedicated to making any needed changes and in tune with local and state guidelines.
We are so lucky to have Lauren and her family with us at the SJAA.
Besides her guitar lessons w/Brent, she loves playing all sorts of sports and games, with her favorites being soccer and basketball. Lauren is a great friend, caring, and compassionate. She is always willing to help others, she always has a smile, and always has a song she is singing whether it is made up or one she knows. We could go on and on…
We’ll celebrate Lauren with an Amazon gift card for her!
Thank you, Lauren 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.
SJAA July Contest!
Coloring Contest
– Congratulations to Alejandro C. on winning the coloring contest drawing! He received a $25 Amazon Gift Card. We had a lot of fun with so many great submissions this year with two different coloring page designs. Our runner-up’s even got a little recognition and a $5 Sonic Gift Card. Thanks to all for your creative and colorful work!
Summer Practice Challenge! – Students should record their practice on a practice logs (available by the printer) for the month of July (they can also use their TZ practice timer in their app). We’ll do something for all who participate but grand prize for most time practiced is a $50 gift card. Add it all up and turn them in to your teacher (or send a photo of the completed page) at the beginning of August.
Practice hard. Maybe one day, you TOO can meet the Kool-Aid Man! Oh Yeah!!
Updated Calendar
“Music Moves Us Together” Vol. 3 Video Concert – TBA
7/4 – Happy 4th of July – SJAA closed.
7/9 – SJAA Coloring Contest ends!
Summertime Practice Challenge – Month of July!
7/10 – Ashlyn Ford in Concert, Lanham Music, 2pm
8/5-12 – St Joseph “Family Week”
8/17 – “Silver & Gold Banquet” Word of Life Church, 1245pm
Thank you for reading -“The Write Notes” –
Monthly Newsletter from the St. Joseph Arts Academy!
It’s been a great month.
Thank you for encouraging the advancing musicians in your life and in our community.
We are making the world a better place through music.
Here’s to YOUR music success!
Jason Riley
Director
jason@stjosephartsacademy.com
8162944856 (personal cell)
Here to help! Call or text if you need anything at all.
{| o }===:::
Referral Program – We have a great family of students and teachers at the SJAA. We are extremely discerning in selecting the very best coaches and students when growing our family. We want great students just like you. Thank you for referring your friends and family to be a part of our SJAA family.
Does Your Teacher Have Openings?
Andrew – Tuesdays 2:15, 4 & 730
Brent – Tuesdays 6
Claire – Newly opened Monday, Tuesday and Thursday!!
Dan – Wednesdays 330, 430 & 6
Darren – Thursday 330
Emily – Mondays 4, Tuesday 530, Saturday 1030am
Eric – Mondays 3+
Frank – Wednesdays 530
Drums – Thursday 130, 330 & 6
Jason – Full
Jolie – Full
Josh – Monday 5 & 7
Marina – Monday 7, Friday 430
Mary Jo – Tuesday 330 & 630
Monica – Thursday – 430 & 530
Susan – Newly opened Thursday, Friday & Saturday!!
Terry – Full
Tyler – Friday 330 & 6
SJAA Classes/Courses – Guitar, Piano, Violin, Cello, Voice, Ukulele, Drums, Mandolin, Banjo, Electric Bass, Trumpet, Strings, Early Childhood, 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.
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.
Dear Students & SJAA Families,Spring is finally here!
March serves as the one year anniversary of our initial quarantine followed by a 2020 that was… let’s say… unique.
While not without some great benefits, our families faced incredible challenges and uncertainties that added a lot of stress to our lives.
I want to extend a sincerest “Thank You” to you, our amazing instructors, awesome students and families who remained dedicated to your music lessons and personal growth.
When some gave up or other businesses simply couldn’t make it, the academystayed strong and steady.
It is at testament to the character of all of our members and to a deep belief in the power of music and art in our lives.
Safety will remain our first priority. And the academy is growing again with new teachers and new families coming aboard for the adventure.
We have big things ahead and lots to look forward to TOGETHER.
Hope you will remain safe and well. God bless your family and have a very happy spring.
Thank you!
jason and SJAA
Jason Riley (Director)
816 294 4856 (personal cell for call or text)
Welcome to our newest teachers and team members! Marina Gurnovich (Piano/Voice), Darren Verbick (Piano/et al) & Dan Bliss (guitar). We are so fortunate to have these master teachers working with our students and families at the SJAA.
It continues to be safety first around here. Teachers will remain in masks. Our waiting areas are technically still “closed” for the time being and we remain diligent. The SJAA is dedicated to making any needed changes and in tune with local and state guidelines.
We are so lucky to have Gwen and her family with us at the SJAA.
Besides her guitar lessons w/Jason and a piano lesson with Brent, Gwen brings a smile with her wherever she goes. She enjoys sports, traveling, art, music and spending time with family and friends. Gwen loves to play with her dog, Pfeiffer and aspires to be a vet when she grows up. Gwen has a big heart and is a joy to be around.
We’ll celebrate Gwen with an Amazon gift card for her!
Thank you, Gwen 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.
Stay Tuned!
Announcing more new classes, specialty clinics and summer events for all ages soon.
Upcoming Events2021 3/4 – “Uke-Box Heroes” Thursdays, 6pm begins 6 weeks (no class 3/18)
3/4 – “Guitar Mania” Thursdays, 7pm begins 6 weeks (no class 3/18)
Thank you for reading -“The Write Notes” –
Monthly Newsletter from the St. JosephArtsAcademy!
It’s been a great month.
Thank you for encouraging the advancing musicians in your life and in our community.
We are making the world a better place through music.
Here’s to YOUR music success!
Jason Riley
Director jason@stjosephartsacademy.com
8162944856 (personal cell)
Here to help! Call or text if you need anything at all.
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Referral Program – We have a great family of students and teachers at the SJAA. We are extremely discerning in selecting the very best coaches and students when growing our family. We want great students just like you. The SJAA is now able to offer a FREE lesson for referring new students who register for lessons. Thank you for referring your friends and family to be a part of our SJAA family.
Does Your Teacher Have Openings?
Jolie – Full
Terry – Full
Frank – Mondays, 330 & 5
JC – Mondays, 3 & 730
Andrew – Tuesdays 1230 & 430
Emily – Mondays 4 & 630, Tuesday 530
Monica – Full
Brent – Full
Mary Jo – Tuesday 4 & 530
Isaiah – Monday 5 & 630, Tuesday
Jason – Full
Eric – Monday 5
Jennifer – Tuesday at 4
Darren – New day coming soon!
Dan – New day coming soon!
Marina – Monday 630, Friday 430
SJAA Classes/Courses – Guitar, Piano, Violin, Cello, Voice, Ukulele, Drums, Mandolin, Banjo, Electric Bass, Trumpet, Strings, Early Childhood, 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.
Our mission at the St. JosephArtsAcademy 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.
It is now widely accepted that there are direct correlations between musical study and verbal competency, motor and auditory skills, reasoning abilities and problem solving – essential abilities that children take into adulthood.
Musical experience promotes brain development.
A 2009 study featured in the Journal of Neuroscience showed for the first time that musical experience, for as little as 15 months in early childhood leads to structural brain changes and results in improvements in motor and auditory skills.
Music contributes to academic success.
Researchers at the Boston Children’s Hospital worked with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and found that early musical training enhances the areas of the brain responsible for executive functioning.Children with at least two years of private lessons showed enhanced cognitive control with aids in information retention and behavior regulation.
“Musical training may actually help to set up children for a better academic future,” said senior investigator Nadine Gaab, Ph.D., of the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience.A study published in 2007 by Christopher Johnson, professor of music education and music therapy at the University of Kansas, revealed that students in elementary schools with superior music education programs scored around 22 percent higher in English and 20 percent higher in math on standardized tests, compared to schools with low-quality music programs, regardless of socioeconomic disparities among the schools or school districts.Johnson compared the concentration that music training requires to the focus needed to perform well on a standardized test.
Aside from the test score results, Johnson’s study highlights the positive effects that a quality music education can have on a young child’s success. “Schools that have rigorous programs and high-quality music and arts teachers probably have high quality teachers in other areas.If you have an environment where there are alot of people doing creative, smart, great things, joyful things, even people who aren’t doing that have a tendency to grow up and do better,” said Mary Luehrisen, executive director of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, a not-for-profit association that promotes the benefits of making music.
Being musical is a process.
Music can improve your child’s abilities in learning and other nonmusical tasks, but it’s important to understand that music does not make one smarter.The many intrinsic benefits to music education include being disciplined, learning a skill, being a part of the music world, managing performance and being part of something for which you are proud.
While parents may hope that enrolling their child in a music program will make her a better student, the primary reasons to provide your child with a musical education should be to help them become more musical, to appreciate all aspects of music, and to respect the process of learning an instrument or learning to sing, which is valuable on its own merit.
Playing music is fun!
Playing music is just fun to do and one of the most important benefits of music lessons.There is another more captivating or engaging that blasting a song through your headphones or jamming with friends or bandmates.Even when you’re just getting started, playing some basic songs is super fun.No matter how simple, there’s nothing better than to say , “I just made music!”
