“Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.”
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A Word From Our Founder:
"It seems like things are starting to open back up again and there is A LOT going on. I like it! Oh, and I LOVE that the weather is warming up! I love the busyness of spring- cleaning, planning, etc. I guess I just thrive on being busy, sometimes to my detriment. My husband John recently was reading an article about Warren Buffet and about what the difference is between great success and REALLY great success. Can you guess what it is? It’s one little word…NO!. This is something I have never seemed to learn. I am working on it though (-:
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That being said, I’d like to share a little bit about one of the things I do that keeps me busy, besides making our school a GREAT success. I am the secretary of the Cultural Arts Rotary Club of Fresno. For years the club's motto was, “We are the ONLY Cultural Arts Rotary Club in the world”. Now we say, “the FIRST” because recently, we have gained what they call a “twin” club or a “sister” club in Mumbai India. Yes, that’s right, across the globe there is a group of Rotarians that are dedicated to serving and supporting the Arts. It’s very cool to wake up at 6:30 AM and get on a ZOOM with the Mumbai Club. I am very honored to serve our community with this amazing bunch of people.
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Rotary’s Mission
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
To learn more about Rotary, click this link.
Rotary is involved in all kinds of “nonpolitical” projects locally and internationally. One of them is their mission to End Polio globally -for good.
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.
As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiate, we've reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. To learn more, click this link
You can help by saving and donating your pennies and dropping them in the jar on the counter. ALL THE MONEY goes to help this cause!
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Thank you so much and here’s to a GREAT spring at FMAA!"
Peace,
Debi
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Fresno Music Academy North |
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Exciting things are happening at our new location in North Fresno! We cannot wait to open these doors to new students and possibilities! |
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We are painting, planning, and organizing like crazy to prepare for the grand opening of our fabulous new North Fresno location!
Keep your eyes out for updates as we work very hard to beautify the space!
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Vote TWICE for FMAA!
California Parent Magazine’s Reader’s Choice is accepting votes now! The final date to turn them in is March 31.
Click the button below and download your ballot! You can turn this in at our front desk.
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For those of you who vote, we will be having a drawing and one lucky person will WIN $100!
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Nominations are also open for BEST OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, and you can bet, we're aiming for that too!
- First, select the 'education' category
- Then, select 'Private School'
- Add Fresno Music Academy to your ballot
- View and submit!
It's that easy! We really appreciate your support as we keep cultivating both old and new musicians of the Central Valley area.
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"We would sure love your help to become the Best In The Central Valley for 2022!
Fresno Music Academy and Arts has been teaching students of all ages since 1998 when Debi opened her first school, The Voice Shop. 24 years later, we are still here, still teaching and we are growing North with our second location opening in April at the corner of Cedar and Nees.
Click on this link, go to the category Education then Private School, you'll see us right there - VOTE." - Debi and John
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Sue Beevers Memorial Scholarships
"Sue Lyon Beevers was a popular, multi-talented woman who helped found Fresno Folklore Society.
Sue was a driving force behind Fresno Folklore Society and was active in fostering Traditional Music in the Greater Fresno area until her passing from brain cancer in 2014. Her good friend, Sherron Brown, led the effort to remember Sue by creating a memorial fund to support children and teens who wished to pursue traditional folk music forms and to share their musical gifts in their own communities.
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All recipients of the scholarship are invited to perform and be a part of this annual Sue Beevers Memorial Concert held in the summer months. |
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Remembering Dave Hernandez
As most of you know, our dear friend and beloved teacher Dave Hernandez has passed away. His service took place on the 23rd of Feb.
Dave was a beautiful human with the funniest sense of humor. The families and students whose lives he has touched all loved him so very much.
We will miss him, and his memory will forever fuel our commitment to spreading music, kindness, and love here at Fresno Music Academy.
Thank you, Dave. We love you.
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(The photo below is of Dave and Debi from the 80's! He's on the top left. What a stache!) |
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We are looking for Spinet-type pianos to live in our new Fresno Music Academy & Arts North location at Cedar and Nees.
If you have or a friend or family has a piano that you would like to donate or sell, please call 559-222-7464
It needs to be in good working order, we will have them tuned. We will arrange for pickup!
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The Rogue Festival
Rogue Festival champions the gritty, got-something-to-say outlook of the independent performer and Fresno’s Tower District. Presented in a fringe festival-style format, the Festival includes theatre, dance, spoken word, music, performance art, puppetry, and more for fearless Central Valley audiences over 10 days.
Two Of Us
Looking to experience some great live music? Join our founder Debi Ruud and her daughter Karter at Fulton 55 as they sing the songs of Lennon and McCartney. Joining the duo are musicians Nate Butler, Stan Schafer, Ben Sondheim and Vince Warner.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022 AT 7 PM
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Open Mic Night
Have you heard about our OPEN MIC NIGHT at FMAA? This event is FREE and open to ANY FMAA student every 3rd Saturday of the month!
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn to power through stage fright before a showcase, or to simply gain experience!
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Celebrating their 20th Anniversary!
MARCH 4 – 12, 2022
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Artist Highlight - Caroline McDonald |
The Doris Gallery is exhibiting a new artist!
Fresno Music Academy and Arts is pleased to host the artwork of Caroline McDonald for the months of March and April.
Her exhibition includes Yosemite landscape and synesthetic paintings.
Join us for Art Hop, or have a look anytime during the school's business hours.
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Business Highlight - The Art of Anger |
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An Alternative Mental Health Trauma Transformation Center, where you can smash objects safely to release your repressed emotions, then turn it into ART!
"The Art of Anger was born of a desire to help people to discover and connect to their own internal and eternal living Light, as they begin, continue, and expand the pursuit of their essential life’s purpose. More and more clients were presenting with feelings of buried anger, heavy shame, and a feeling of being stuck in the mud, unable to break free from old pain, randomly triggered by the unexpected and highly frustrated."
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ALL AGES WELCOME!
1328 N. Wishon Avenue,Fresno, CA 93728
559.420.7706 12pm-9pm Tues-Sat
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This month's winner is Ella Casado! We hope you enjoy that music stand and put it to good use! Remember, practice makes perfect. :)
Each month we are giving away one music stand valued at $35 to a lucky student here at FMAA! Each time you show up to your lesson in person, write your name on the slip of paper provided and enter to win! You may enter each week that you come in!
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Pet Of The Month for March is:
Phantom The Theatre Cat!
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Do you LOVE your pet and want everyone to know it? Just email us at info@fresnomusicacademy.com
Your pet just might become our next pet of the month!
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We have a new referral offer starting... NOW! People who refer and get someone to sign up will be put into a December drawing! The prize is two tickets to Roger Rocka’s Dinner & Show!
Do you know anyone who would benefit from music lessons? This is the most rewarding way to help Fresno Music Academy & Arts! All you have to do is fill out a short form...
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For the benefit of new and existing students, we've created a VIRTUAL TOUR of Fresno Music Academy & Arts.
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🎶 Music Facts 🎶
Orlande de Lassus was a composer of the late Renaissance, chief representative of the mature polyphonic style of the Franco-Flemish school, and considered to be one of the three most famous and influential musicians in Europe at the end of the 16th century. Most people don't know that he was kidnapped three times for his voice!
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🎸Quick Tips 🎸
How do you rekindle your passion for music?
- Get Quiet – in your mind and body.
- Open Asking – without expectation.
- Reconnect to Your Muse!
- Spend a bit of time remembering what ignited your love for music in the first place.
- Practice objective self-observation...
- Patience!
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Welcome, new students!
We appreciate your commitment to helping Fresno Music Academy & Arts grow! Music should be shared with everyone. Thank you!
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Music is the Universal Language. We at Fresno Music Academy & Arts believe deeply that music is a way to spread love and peace into this world. We help do that everyday, by teaching music to children and adults from all backgrounds and walks of life. |
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HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 10AM-7PM and Saturday, 9AM-3PM
Opening Sundays SOON!
We offer lessons in: Voice, piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, violin, flute, clarinet, and a recognized early childhood music program MUSIC FUNTIME.
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559-222-SING (7464)
1298 N. Wishon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93728
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