November 2025 Newsletter

Jack Martin • November 24, 2025

Please help us welcome our new students!

Shristi K.

Jordan M.

Prasant S.

Sofia A.

Kyle P.

Oliver P.

Everett M.

Jake H.

Jocelyn S.

Ava B.

Trevor G.

Not a student yet? We’d love to have you join us!

Get started by visiting:

 www.scrantonmusiclessons.com,  calling or texting 570-343-9051

or stopping by 916 Oak St., Scranton, PA 18508

we’re open six days a week (Mon.-Fri. 2PM-8PM, Sat. 9AM-3PM).

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 Tenley earned her Apprentice Certificate for 3 Months!

SMA student Evan earned his Musician Certificate for 9 Months!

SMA student Michael earned his Allegro Certificate for 15 Months!

SMA student Kamilla earned her Musician Certificate for 9 Months!

SMA student Frieda earned her Maestro Certificate for 30 months!

SMA student Henley earned her Rock Star Trophy for 12 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: 4 spots open


Matt S.

Monday: 3 spots open

Wednesday: few spots open

Thursday: 3 spots open


Chris C.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: 1 spot left

Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Thursday: 1 spot left


Jeremy P.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Thursday: SOLD OUT


Michelle M.

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Wednesday: 2 spots open

Friday: 2 spots open


Ian H.

Wednesday: few spots left

Friday: few spots left


Greg K.

Monday: 1 spot left

Tuesday: 1 spot left


Phil W:

Monday: 2 spots open

Thursday: SOLD OUT


Tasa F. 

Thursday: 2 spots open

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Ray S.- virtual:

Tuesday: 4 spots open

Wednesday: few spots open


Samantha S.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: 1 spot left

Wednesday: 1 spot left

Thursday: 1 spot left


Leslie M

Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Thursday: SOLD OUT




Mark G.

Wednesday: 1 spot open

Friday: 2 spots open

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Thomas S.

Tuesday: SOLD OUT


Maggie B:

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT


Ed W.

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Saturday: few spots left


John Z.

Monday: 2 spots open

Wednesday: 1 spot left

Friday: 1 spot left

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Amy W:

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Chanlyn O.

Thursday: 2 spots left

Friday: SOLD OUT


John V.

Monday: 1 spot open

Tuesday: 2 spots open

Wednesday: 2 spots open

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Brendan B.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Thursday: 3 spots open

Saturday: SOLD OUT


DeVonte S.

Wednesday: few spots left

Thursday: 1 spot open


Marina R.

Wednesday: 3 spots open


Summer M.

Wednesday: 3 spots open

Thursday: few spots open



Thanksgiving - Closed

November 26, 27, 28 &29


Christmas/Holiday Break

December 22nd through January 1st


Winter Recitals

Saturday & Sunday

January 24 & 25

July 2026 Newsletter

By Jack Martin • July 8, 2026
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.

May 2026 Newsletter

By Jack Martin • July 7, 2026
Admission to the recitals is FREE. Participation in the recitals is FREE! You can invite as many friends and family members as you like! Donations will be accepted to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter but not mandatory.

April 2026 Newsletter

By Jack Martin • July 7, 2026
We are switching Fully to new program on May 1st Please update your payment method in Opus1:) We would like to introduce our new online portal, Opus1: See all your upcoming lessons and classes, along with exact time, location, teacher, room etc. Manage your payment methods Keep your contact information up to date Register for events. Cancel private lessons & book Make-Ups  We hope our new program will make managing lessons easier and more enjoyable!

March 2026 Newsletter

By Jack Martin • March 26, 2026
We would like to introduce our new online portal, Opus1: See all your upcoming lessons and classes, along with exact time, location, teacher, room etc. Manage your payment methods Keep your contact information up to date Register for events. Cancel private lessons & book Make-Ups We hope our new program will make managing lessons easier and more enjoyable!

January 2026 Newsletter

By Jack Martin • March 9, 2026
Happy January, Academy Families! We are so proud of all of our incredibly talented students who performed in our Winter Recitals. You all rocked! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our performers. We are very sorry that we had to cancel Sunday’s Recitals but be sure to check out our YouTube Channel soon to see virtual performances! Summer Recital dates are officially set for Saturday , June 27th and Sunday , June 28th , with sign-ups opening March 1st . 

October 2025 Newsletter

By Jack Martin • November 4, 2025
Winter Recital 2026 Sign Ups are OPEN! The last day to register will be October 31st, 2025! 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. 

September 2025 Newsletter

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.

August 2025 Newsletter

By 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!

July 2025 Newsletter

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: 

June 2025 Newsletter

By Jack Martin • June 4, 2025
Summer Recital 2025 
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