August 2025

Jack Martin • September 6, 2025

New School Year is here!

A new school year is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to see our students back, ready to learn, play, and make music together. 


Whether you’re returning to continue your musical journey or just starting out, this is the perfect time to set new goals, try new pieces, and most importantly-have fun making music!


Let’s make this year full of creativity, progress, and lots of beautiful sounds. 

Here’s to a great year ahead - Welcome Back! 


Winter Recital 2026


We can’t wait to see your progress at our 2026 Winter Recitals, happening on Saturday, January 24th and Sunday, January 25th.

Recital sign-ups open in October! Be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details soon: www.scrantonmusiclessons.com/recitals


Please help us welcome our new students!

Sam L

Rohan G.

Kriti G.

Abel K.

Daniel N

Kevin S.

Jonathon B

Alexis M.

Paul I.

Margaret B. 

Tenley K.

Jaxson D.

Liam K.

David M.

Scranton Music Academy is the only music school in the Scranton, PA area where students earn colorful wristbands, trophies, and certificates through the patented Musical Ladder System®. Some other schools offer trophies and certificates, but none excite students like the Musical Ladder System® wristbands they proudly show off to friends.

SMA student Kevin earned his Vivace Certificate for 18 Months!

SMA students Devota earned her Prima Trophy for 5 Trophy!

SMA student David earned his Vivace Trophy for 18 Months!

SMA student Amaris earned her Rock Star Trophy for 12 Months!

SMA student Zander earned his Rock Star Trophy for 12 months!

SMA student Jasmina earned her Apprentice Certificate for 3 months!

Many teachers have sold out. If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day or time, please contact our office staff and they can add you to the waiting list. If you are not a student yet, there are still limited lesson spots available.

Brandon Z.

Monday: 1 spot open

Tuesday: 2 spots open


Matt S.

Monday: 3 spots open

Wednesday: few spots open

Thursday: 4 spots open


Chris C.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Wednesday: 2 spots open

Thursday: SOLD OUT


Jeremy P.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: 1 spot left

Thursday: SOLD OUT


Michelle M.

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Wednesday: 1 spot left

Friday: 2 spot open


Abby S.

Thursday: 4 spots left


DeVonte S.

Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Thursday: SOLD OUT


Bill S.

Tuesday: 2 spots open

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Greg K.

Monday: 2 spots open

Tuesday: SOLD OUT


Phil W:

Monday: 2 spots open

Thursday: SOLD OUT


Amy W:

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Ray S.- virtual :

Tuesday: 3 spots open

Wednesday: few spots open


Samantha S.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: 1 spot left

Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Thursday: SOLD OUT


Leslie M

Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Thursday: SOLD OUT


Mark G.

Wednesday: 1 spot open

Friday: few spots open

Saturday: 2 spots left


Thomas S.

Tuesday: SOLD OUT


Maggie B:

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT


Ed W.

Tuesday: 2 spots left

Saturday: few spots left


John Z.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Friday: 1 spot open

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Tasa F. 

Thursday: SOLD OUT

Saturday: 2 spots open


Chanlyn O.

Thursday: SOLD OUT

Friday: SOLD OUT

Saturday: SOLD OUT

 

Corrie J.

Friday: few spot left


John V.

Monday: few spots open

Tuesday: few spots open

Wednesday: few spots open


Brendan B.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Wednesday: 1 spot left

Thursday: SOLD OUT

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Labor Day - Closed

Sep. 1 & 2


Thanksgiving - Closed

November 26, 27, 28 &29


Christmas/Holiday Break

December 22nd through January 1st


Winter Recitals

Saturday & Sunday

January 24 & 25

By Jack Martin September 30, 2025
Winter Recital 2026 Sign Ups start October 1st through October 31st ! Recital sign-ups are just around the corner! Online registration for our 2026 Winter Recitals will open on October 1st, 2025 and end October 31st. Be sure to mark your calendars and sign up early: https://www.scrantonmusiclessons.com/recital. Our Winter Recitals will take place on Saturday, January 24th and Sunday, January 25th.
By Jack Martin August 6, 2025
Happy July, Academy Families! Our 2025 Summer Recitals were a huge success! Big congratulations to all the students who performed—you crushed it. And thank you to everyone who came out to support our incredibly talented students. Check out some of the photos below: 
By Jack Martin June 4, 2025
Summer Recital 2025 
May 6, 2025
In this issue: Summer Recital, New Students, and more!
By Jack Martin May 11, 2020
Too cool! Mandy Moore shares some encouraging words for Scranton Music Academy students! Click below to hear our interview on the Rocky & Lissa Show! CLICK HERE
By Jack Martin May 10, 2020
We are confident that we have the right teacher to help you or your kids reach their musical goals! In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly & dedicated to teaching you the style of music that your kids want to learn in their music lessons. Call us at 570-343-9051 for more info!
By Jack Martin May 10, 2020
If you haven't heard the words of encouragement from Mandy Moore, check it out! How cool is it that she took the time to encourage our students at Scranton Music Academy?!! https://youtu.be/cNt0RypPFS4