A Message From Our Founder

"When I was a kid I loved drawing. I loved Art. My parents split up when I was pretty young so my time was spent in between households. When I was 9-10ish, my dad and stepmom lived in a very cool flat/apartment in San Francisco. I can still see the inside of it in my memory. When we visited, I spent lots of my time drawing. At that time, there was a contest in the San Francisco Chronicle called “The Junior Art Champion.” Every week kids would send in their artwork, well their parents would send it in, and someone would be chosen as the winner. Their art was published in the paper and they would win something else that I can’t remember. Here is my winning entry..."

"Yes, that's right, I was 10 years old and I was a winner. It was the coolest thing ever. My dad surprised me and sent in my “Batik Butterfly”. I wish I had the original so I could see the colors. 

When I was in the 5th & 6th grade I would spend time, a lot of time, drawing floor plans of imaginary houses that I wanted to live in someday. These houses had rounded and angular walls. I fully and colorfully furnished each room with couches and chairs…even the bathrooms with toilets and angular shower stalls. Maybe I was channeling Frank Lloyd Wright? Maybe I should have been an architect. 

Today I continue to be a “creative” person. I do tile mosaic work and I do collage and just all kinds of stuff. Art and music have been a lifeline for me throughout my life. I cannot communicate enough, the importance of the Arts in people's lives, especially kids. When Arts education is combined with traditional forms, math, English etc, amazing things happen! 

I tell you all this because…."

"I am very excited to announce the opening of the Fresno Music Academy & Arts ANNEX and Doris Gallery at 814 E. Olive. It is right across the street from the Tower Theater! We will be offering art classes for all ages- drawing, painting, you name it! We have a staff of AMAZING artists to lead our classes. We also will be relocating our ARTHOP to the new Doris Gallery. Doris is my husband John’s mother, who passed away years ago and was herself, a very accomplished Artist!

We will be posting the classes we are offering with the teachers and the days are times etc, so be looking for that! We will send all that information in a separate email. 

In closing, I hope that you are all enjoying your summer and that life is good. We are closing in on back to school so be looking for special deals for new students. Also, remember that is you refer a friend to our school, you get a gift card and are entered into a drawing for $250 AMAZON gift card! Love you all!"

Peace,

Debi

We have combined two award-winning children's education programs to create MUSIC & ART Fundamentals! This is a great opportunity to get your kids started in the arts at a young age with a comprehensive and fun curriculum they're sure to love!

Refer a friend or family and you’ll get $20.00 Amazon gift card when they sign up for lessons! Your referral will also get a $20 gift card!

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...

Music Stand Winners!

North: Diego Avila

Tower: Artemis Q.

Congratulations! Please come visit us in the office to claim your prize!

'On The Drums' Lesson Plan

Visit either of our front offices and pick up a copy of this great drum instructional by our very own Michael Faeth! Learn about:

- Drumming Foundation

- Drum Beats

- Sticking Patterns

- Drummer Inspiration

Business Highlight

The owners of catering business BenSmokin BBQ have opened a new restaurant on Palm Avenue, just south of Olive Avenue!

They offer a wide variety of tasty food, including vegan options! Go check them out, you wont regret it!

OUR HOURS:

Monday - Friday, 10AM - 7PM and Saturday, 9AM - 3PM

We offer lessons in: Voice, piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, violin, flute, clarinet, and a recognized early childhood music program MUSIC FUNTIME.