A Word From Our Founder:
Happy April to you all, it’s beginning to feel like spring! As you all know by now, there is a lot going on. Our new north Academy is ALMOST ready for opening. We will hit our April 18th target date for opening and we want to invite all of you to our Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on
Friday, April 22nd.
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Along with all the painting, lighting, carpet, pianos, etc., we are also currently hiring new staff and teachers and are excited to introduce you to them very soon. There is still so much to do. Next week John and I will be gone for several days to Memphis Tennessee, for the annual Music School conference that we have attended now for I think the seventh time. While it seems odd to leave right in the middle of all this “madness” we will come home with tons of great ideas and inspiration. We always have a great trip!
This is an exciting time for all of us (and that includes YOU), here at Fresno Music Academy & Arts! I have been dreaming of a second location for many years and now it is actually happening! To bring love and music to another part of our wonderful community…well it just doesn’t get any better than that! ...
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My favorite movie of all time is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It is filled with “magic” and hope. To quote Willy Wonka, played by the brilliant Gene Wilder-
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams”
This dream is coming true!
- Debi
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Fresno Music Academy North |
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"Life is short. So, do what you want to do. You got a dream, do it. This is
my dream, so I'm doing it." - Debi R.
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Pennies For Polio
Thank You for Your Pennies!
We have been collecting pennies in the front office for a great cause! Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years, and 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.
ALL THE MONEY that was brought in during the last few weeks will go towards this cause!
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!
Again, THANK YOU to all who donated!
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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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Misner & Smith
Will be performing at the Wolk Garden 6661 N. Forkner Ave. in Fresno (bring your own seating).
TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 1ST
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022
AT 7 PM
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Miss Bix
Leslie Bixler is not only an amazing singer/songwriter, she has been my amazing friend for over 25 years.
I'm so excited for her new blues album “Bring it” to be released very soon.
You are invited to attend the Album release Party at Fulton 55 on May 1, 2022.
SUNDAY, MAY 1ST, 2022 DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM, MUSIC AT 6:30
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Silent Movies - Buster Keaton
Looking for a family-friendly weekend activity? Come enjoy the historical film "The General", by Buster Keaton on Saturday, April 2nd!
Doors open at 6:30PM
Cartoons start at 7:00
The Vista Theater
1296 N Wishon Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
Sponsored by: Cultural Art Rotarians, Jackie Ryle, Debi Ruud, Fresno Music Academy & Arts, and members of Hearts on Fire, Fresno’s Only Rock-n-Roll Choir.
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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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Artist Highlight - Lorie Lewis Ham
“One of Us” A Tower District Mystery by Lorie Lewis Ham
A woman starting over. A gossip website. A handsome playwright with a dark side. A director with an explosive temper. And a murder without a motive. It’s a mystery set in the historic Tower District—Fresno!
The book is available on Amazon, Barnes, and Noble online, and Kobo.
You can also
purchase signed copies locally at Fresno Music Academy & Arts (Tower location) and the Book Barn in Clovis.
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This month's winner is Emmyleah Rush! 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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Debi & Karter - The Two Of Us |
If you had the pleasure of joining Debi & Karter at Fulton 55 for this gig, you know that it was a blast!
So many wonderful songs written by Lennon & McCartney performed by a great band and a beautiful blend of voices.
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to show their support, the opening performer Astrid Sasso, and the band which included Nate Butler, Stan Schafer, Ben Sondheim, and Vince Warner.
See more photos of this event taken by John Alden here:
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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 🎶
According to The University of Montreal, babies tend to be twice as calm and receptive when listening to music than they do when you're talking.
A researcher from the Texas A&M College of Nursing found that babies who were born prematurely experienced health benefits from listening to lullabies, as their food intake increased and they felt more comfortable.
Researchers from Sussex University and the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig found that music could be used to help a patient's recovery, especially if they have been isolated in a hospital.
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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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