Best of 2017

Don’t Fret! I wondered where this phrase originated? We all know that it basically means “don’t worry” but does it have anything to do with playing a fretted instrument? Yes and No. Originally, Fretting had to do with eating or gnawing away at something. As in a small creature chewing away at almost anything. So…

Gifts for your Guitarist Looking for a gift for that guitarist in your life? You can encourage their musical growth and help speed their progress with a few key tools. Here’s a list of a few items that every guitarist can benefit from and that we all need in our “toolbox”. There’s a wide range…

1) Time to practice – Want to get better at playing guitar? Practice. But, who has time for that, you might say? Well, we really make time for the things that we want to do. We make it a priority in our daily life so that it becomes part of our routine, a habit and…

Our SJAA Covid-19 Protection Plan   Since mid-March, the SJAA has been open for ONLINE LESSONS only.  Our commercial building has been receiving continued improvements but with little to no public traffic. In-Person Lessons resumed slowly and selectively for some students and teachers on June 1. Lessons – We have begun to slowly re-open for…

Dear Guitar Student, One of the ways that the Academy is able to grow is by enrolling great students JUST LIKE YOU. Please consider referring your friends or family members to the Academy. We greatly appreciate your referral! Jason Riley Director St. Joseph Arts Academy request info! http://www.jasonriley.com https://www.stjosephartsacademy.com http://www.socajukebox.com