Best of 2017

There are a couple of more opportunities to perform in recitals this spring. Also note the Evaluative Audition available to our students on April 22. (more info below or at the St. Joe Music Teachers Website. March 12 – SJAMTA Recital – MWSU 2pm March 6-10, Benedictine College Spring Break March 13-17, MWSU Spring Break…

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…

I love books of all kinds.  Books about education, spirituality, business and marketing, everything by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and especially guitar books. I’ve amassed a real library of music and guitar books over the years.  I work in them, use them, read and re-read them and suggest them to students.  This is a very abbreviated…

Studio of Jason Riley Handbook for Guitar Studies Revised Date: 2017 Books and Recordings from Jason Riley Books – Guitar Basics 1, Guitarist’s Reading Workbook, Contemporary American Guitar Styles, Artist Performance Repertoire 1-3. Recordings – 1997 – What Is (Under the Influence) 1999 – Shake Rattle Shatter (Under the Influence) 2001 – Notes to Self…

Is everyone getting excited about summer break? I’ll take that as a “Yes”! Summer is a great time to hit the road, see the sights, make a little splash time at the beach or the pool, maybe even sleep in a little late. Sometimes it could seem that summer is even busier than when those…

The Write Notes The Newsletter from the St. Joseph Arts Academy View this email in your browser Dear Students and Families, Hope everyone had a great Easter! Everything is blooming and our musicians are too! What a great month this has been at the SJAA. Lots & Lots & Lots to celebrate and some important…