“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.”
At Fresno Music Academy & Arts, we firmly believe that everyone deserves the gift of music...
A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER:

Happy November!

Fall really is in the air and the Holidays are here. No, it’s NOT time for Christmas music yet. Not until AFTER Thanksgiving but, it is that time. The weather is FINALLY cooling down and the days are much shorter. If I’m honest, I prefer the summer weather, yes, the heat and the longer days BUT… I do LOVE the Holidays and I do love the music, just not too early...

I hope you all had a very Happy Halloween. John and I sat out on the porch and gave out candy. Actually, I love doing that. After I hand a kid a piece of candy I always say something silly…or stupid…depending on how you look at it like, “go be a good human” or “be nice” or if its an older kid, “don’t be stupid” or “make good choices” I’m certain it is annoying to some but hey, they are coming to my house so… (-:

After all, being…building and becoming a good human is part of my whole mission statement here at Fresno Music Academy & Arts. Yes we teach music here and we “make musicians” but my deeper mission is to help celebrate and cultivate the good in people. Music and for that matter, any “arts” education has shown to help develop character traits such as compassion, empathy, tolerance in humans. We certainly could use more of that in todays world. 

The holidays can be especially tricky for some people. Lost loved ones, estranged family etc. Also, personally, the homeless population and the cold weather really is a hard one for me. I just cannot imagine being on the street and on top of that, being cold. UGH. It just haunts me. So, because of this we do try to help out. We support One Warm Coat. You can read more about that in this newsletter…

So, in closing, Happy Fall, and we look forward to the Holidays.
 
Peace, Debi
FALL MUSIC LESSON SPECIAL

Register for music lessons and mention the 'Fall Music Lesson special' to get your registration FOR FREE!
After registering for lessons, you'll be entered to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! It's as easy as that. *Drawing ends Nov. 30th. Call now to reserve your lesson slot!
559-222-7464 (SING)
HORIZON AWARD

We are so proud to announce that our founder, Debi Ruud, has just received the coveted Horizon award! The Horizon Awards give us the opportunity to reflect on the past year, to highlight and recognize those businesses and Individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the arts.

"Hi, Friends! I am just so extremely honored and humbled to have been selected as one of this year's Horizon Award winners by the Fresno Arts Council. I really feel blessed to have been involved in this community for so long and will continue to be involved...to educate, participate and celebrate the Arts in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Thank you so much for this honor." - Debi
MANY OCTOBER PRIZE WINNERS
COSTUME RAFFLE!
We entered every student who came into the academy in costume the week before Halloween into a raffle drawing to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card after Halloween on 11/1/21! Here are the results!
The winner is... Ingrid J!! She was dressed as a colorful cat. Congratulations!
OFFICE GAMES - PRIZES!

ROCK WINNERS:

Small: Bruno M.
Med: Vienna C.
Large: Alexander C.

CANDY WINNERS:

Large: Elle G.
Small: Violet R.
Medium: Averie A.
ONE WARM COAT

One Warm Coat is an organization that FMAA has supported for years now. When you come into the Academy you will see a big box that you can donate your gently used coats, sweaters and blankets all through the months of November and December. We will then donate the items to a local shelter. You can also make a financial contribution to One Warm Coat.
Send Us Your Pics Of Kazoo! 🐾

What a sweet moment.  Mateo was playing with dinosaurs and our office kitty Kazoo Sanchez was very interested! Have you had a special moment with Kazoo? You can share your photos with us via email at: info@fresnomusicacademy.com

We would love to share them with the rest of the school. He makes us smile! 
MUSIC STAND WINNER

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!

This months winner is Victor Teague! Congratulations! Don't forget to come into the office to pick up your prize!
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
WINTER WONDERLAND SHOWCASE
Signups are coming up soon for our annual holiday showcase! It will take place on Saturday, December 11th starting at 10AM going all day long at Hope Lutheran Church!

Make sure to go by the office to learn more, and to sign up for this fabulous event!

We can't wait to hear your holiday songs!
TIME, TIME, TIME...
Enjoy the music of Simon and Garfunkel with Debi Ruud and Vince Warner. This gifted pair plans on bringing you all those favorite classics supported by the talents of: Lawrence Bohanon on Bass, Nate Butler on piano, Stan Schaffer on drums, Ben Sondheim on kets, Phil Wimer on Guitar. and Mark Ribera & The Dark Horns Horns.

With special guest: Brandon Freeman

Come by Fulton 55 on Sunday, Nov. 28th at 6PM to enjoy this great event!
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...
🎊 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 FACTS 🎶

  • Liking heavy metal music might be a sign of high intelligence.
  • Worldwide album sales point that vinyl record sales are still going strong.
  • Listening to music while studying, as statistics show, may be effective in boosting academic achievement.
🎸QUICK TIPS 🎸
Everything in life happens at your own pace. Don’t worry about the artist who has been producing only a fraction of the time as long as you, and are seeing better results.
This is going to keep happening. Keep your head down and get to work. Don't pay attention to that energy. The grind is real, and no one needs to be comparing themselves to other people time and time again.
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!
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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.


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