"Wild is the music of the autumnal winds amongst the faded woods..."
- William Wordsworth
A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER:

"Happy Halloween Month to you all!

I can’t believe that it is October. This year has just flown by. It’s practically Christmas. Just walk into ANY store and you will see Christmas stuff for sale…in October (-:

Last weeks Student Showcase/Anniversary party was a Great success. I am still sooooo tired from it all. That Sunday morning I was up early setting up the Bank of America Parking Lot, as were so many people that came out to help. We had to set up a stage, chairs, pop-up tents, snow cone and popcorn machines, games, drawings etc. I was thrilled at how many of you came out for the “party” Every performer did a FANTASTIC job. All the teachers that performed did a great joy. I cannot express my thanks enough to all the people that helped. This event really did take a village!! Now that we have pilled off an event like that, I feel confident that at some point we will do it again. 

On to the next thing! What is next you may be asking?? Well, the Holidays are basically here. Because of the Pandemic, we are still deciding how to have a Holiday Student Showcase. We WILL have a “Winter Wonderland” Program. We just don’t know if it will be in person or virtual. We are watching the “world” and our city and county numbers closely to see what the safe thing to do is now and will be when we get to December. 

Thank you all for being so flexible as to schedules and zooming, and just all the ways we have all worked together to keep Fresno Music Academy & Arts the best place in Fresno to take Music Lessons!" - Debi Ruud
RAFFLE DRAWINGS!

At our five year showcase extravaganza we had several raffle opportunities!

We are giving away a guitar with a month of free lessons, a hundred dollars, and three months of free lessons to three lucky winners! Tune in to see who won!
There will always be more raffle opportunities! Come into the office to participate in our music stand and 'guess how many rocks' drawings!
ONE WARM COAT DONATIONS

The One Warm Coat donation box is in the front office of Fresno Music Academy & Arts once again! Please bring your extra jackets that you have sitting in that closet and bring them to us, so that they may be donated to someone in need!
A New Cat In Town 🐾

Visit our front office and he is bound to come and say hello! Meet...Kazoo Sanchez!

He's big, he's hairy, and he loves to cuddle! Make sure to give him some love.

Kazoo has been hanging out at Fresno Music Academy for a while now! Come by and see him, he would love to meet you! He will be staying with us for a whole year.
CANDY, GAMES, PRIZES!

Things are getting sweet and spooky over at Fresno Music Academy & Arts! Come on by, grab a treat, and see our decor!

New:
*Coffee bar is back open for adults!


'Guess how many rocks/candy' games are back this month in the front office.

Don't forget, Fresno Music Academy & Arts is giving away one music stand a month ($35 value)!

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! The more you show up, the better your chances are of winning!
OUR 5 YEAR SHOWCASE EXTRAVAGANZA
Our showcase was such a huge success! Lots of you came out to show your support and talent, we can't thank you enough!
We had games, prizes, snacks, the whole nine yards! But... The best part was the student and teacher performances! So much talent at our school, we're so glad you took the time to share what you have learned with us. Updates on the next holiday showcase coming soon!

"Five years ago we celebrated our transition from “The Voice Shop” to “Fresno Music Academy & Arts”. For 18 years, The Voice Shop was a thriving vocal school. Five years ago we expanded our physical space and grew this school to what it is today…a “full service” Music school." - Debi Ruud
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
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! We hope to see you there...
SONGWRITING COMPETITION

Start thinking up a melody, because our annual songwriting competition is about to begin! *Open to central valley.

This year's theme is Friendship, and the deadline is October 24th, so you have all the time you need to get a submission ready!

We encourage current students to participate, especially! This is a wonderful opportunity to make a name for yourself, and show off those talents! You may ask your current teacher for inspiration, if you wish. Click below!

SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK

That's right! The Emmy Award-winning 1970’s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math & more through clever and tuneful songs is 
   coming to Fresno Music Academy & Arts!

Register your name/email with us for updates!
🎊 REFFERAL REWARDS 🎊
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...
For the benefit of new and existing students, we've created a VIRTUAL TOUR of Fresno Music Academy & Arts.
🎶 MUSIC FACT 🎶

Leo Fender, the founder of the iconic electric guitar and bass brand and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, never learned to play either instrument.

In 2008, researchers discovered that loud music makes customers in bars drink more alcohol in less time.
🎸QUICK TIPS 🎸
If you’re a serious songwriter, you should have serious goals. Lay out ambitious and highly detailed short and long-term goals for your songwriting practice. This could be anything from writing a certain number of songs every month for a year to writing an album’s worth of material exclusively on a new instrument. These goals should be exciting and geared towards boosting your creative growth and productivity as an artist. 
We appreciate your commitment to helping Fresno Music Academy & Arts grow! Music should be shared with everyone. Thank you!
🎊 WELCOME, NEW STUDENTS 🎊
We're so happy to have you!
Evangelyn D.
Rosa L.
Ana A.
Atianna M.
Carolina R.
Lillyana R.
Terilynn E.
Helen H.
Katie G.
Rafael H.
Latasha T.
Sebastian C.
Mauricio G.
Natalie M.
Fidel C.
Gissela S.
Serina G.
Melissa R.
Luke W.
Hailey W.
Andrea W.
Roxy M.
Tyler M.
Christina C.
Sumeir K.
Mauro C.
Ashley G.
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.


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.


559-222-SING (7464)

1298 N. Wishon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93728