“We spend January 1st walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives...not looking for flaws, but for potential.” ― Ellen Goodman
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A Word From Our Founder:
Happy New Year, Everyone! I hope that you all had a wonderful Holiday with family and friends. I had a great time with my family. There were of course some stressful moments but hey, what would the Holidays be like without a little “madness” right? At the end of the day, I am filled with gratitude for all of my family and friends…and for Fresno Music Academy & Arts.
2021 for me in many ways, was “tricky” so I am looking forward to the new year. I have HOPE for great things to come in 2022. Mainly, I pray for this Pandemic to be over. These past two years for all of us have been just, well, just hard.
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Despite all the “road blocks” that these past few years have presented, FMAA has still managed to provide a safe and positive environment for music lessons for all of you. We remain dedicated to spreading love and peace, through music at our school. We are continuing to slowly “bounce back” from the last few years and we are excited for the future. Please continue to tell you friends and family about us (-: |
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Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for being a part of our musical family!
- Peace, Debi
PS: There will be a few surprises coming in the next few months. Be on the lookout!!
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Winter Wonderland @ Storyland:
Christmas has come and gone, but we just wanted to take a minute to mention the Winter Wonderland @ Storyland! This is a great event where kids can play in real snow, meet characters like Curious George and have great family fun!
This year, we sponsored this event to support the opportunity for families to experience an interactive, educational, and magical day.
Look out for this event next year! It's bound to be a hit with the little ones.
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Poverello Donations - 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.
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Look at all those coats! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this donation! You can make a difference. |
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Music FunTime Showcase
Our littlest musicians took a turn on stage in December, and everyone did a great job! The event was adorable and festive, we can't wait to see what the little ones do next! A huge thank you to our parents & MFT instructors!
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Photo's taken by our photographer, John Alden.
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Cultural Arts Rotary:
Here's this years Cultural Arts Rotary of Fresno tree! This is the first Rotary club in the world that has a general overall focus on the arts stated in its name. Participating in all the international components of Rotary, they emphasize projects toward the arts and particularly those that are youth-related.
You can make a tax deductible contribution to to the Cultural Arts Rotary Club Foundation. and even let them know how if there is a specific project for which your contribution should be designated!
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Music Stand Give Away
Fresno Music Academy & Arts is giving away one music stand a month!
We know that you have what it takes to get the most of out your practice time! Having the right equipment at home is so important! So, each month we are giving away one music stand valued at $35.
This month's winner is: AVERIE ABUGHAZALEH
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!
Good luck!
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Cello lessons available now!
We've got a new lesson type, and a new face here at Fresno Music Academy & Arts! Meet Elton Chong, our newest teacher!
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Have you ever wanted to take Cello lessons? Now is your chance!
Call the office to check for lesson availability! 559-222-SING (7464)
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January Teacher Highlight - Harley Giles
Join Debi Ruud (our founder) and Harley Giles (one of our stellar guitar teachers) in this brief interview! He has been teaching with us since 2020, and we love having him on board!
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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! We hope to see you there...
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Business Highlight - Keepsake Framing
Here is a way to quickly and inexpensively have your favorite photos framed and delivered to your home or office. Keepsake Framing. Make it easy to surround yourself with your those moments in a variety of sizes and frame choices. If a photo makes you happy, it deserves to be on your wall. You can do this all from your phone!
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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 🎶
Black eyed peas, ham, and cabbage are considered good luck if you eat them on New Year's Eve or Day because it is believed they will bring you money.
According to lore, making noise at midnight is said to ward off bad spirits and intentions as you enter a new year. The noise scares off ill will and welcomes in happy celebration.
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🎸Quick Tips 🎸
Basic triads are fine, but for a bit more musical sophistication, try adding more notes to them (skipping every other scale note) to make sevenths, ninths and elevenths! Give suspended chords a go, too. These involve taking the middle note of the triad and moving it up or down by one scale note.
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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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