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

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 

May 2025 Newsletter

May 6, 2025
In this issue: Summer Recital, New Students, and more!

Check out our interview on 98.5 KRZ with Rocky & Lissa!

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

We'll teach your kids the songs they want to play or sing!

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!

Actress/Singer Mandy Moore Shares Words of Encouragement for Scranton Music Academy Students!

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