October 2025 Newsletter

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.

Congratulation Julian!

Julian Fedorchak, a student of John Zinsky’s goes to school at Carbondale Area High School. He is a band member here.

He was chosen by his school to be featured on WVIA Ballroom and will be interviewed on air and will play an advanced piece on the piano.

He will perform Waltz Op. 70 No. 2 by Chopin.

Please help us welcome our new students!

RJ B.

Jorge C.

Finn E.

Skylien G.

Alyssa M.

J'ceem A.

Joey C.

Myles M.

Suarmin S.

Aliyah M.


Samuel G.

Frank R.

Denisse D.

Lusmaria D.

Isabella D.

George S.

David K.

Emily R.

Elliott C.

Nicoleana W.

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 Adarsha earned his Apprentice Certificate for 3 Months!

SMA student Thomas earned his Prima Trophy for 5 years!

SMA student Alexander earned his Champion Trophy for 4 years!

SMA student Arianna earned her Allegro Certificate for 15 Months!

SMA student Wesley earned his Maestro Certificate for 30 months!

SMA student Kriti 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: 3 spots open


Chris C.

Monday: 1 spot left

Tuesday: 1 spot left

Wednesday: 1 spot left

Thursday: 1 spot left


Jeremy P.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Thursday: SOLD OUT


Michelle M.

Tuesday: 1 spot left

Wednesday: 1 spot left

Friday: 2 spots open


Ian H.

Wednesday: few spots left

Friday: few spots left


DeVonte S.

Wednesday: few spots left

Thursday: 1 spot left


Bill S.

Tuesday: few spots open

Saturday: 2 spots open


Greg K.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: 1 spot left


Phil W:

Monday: 2 spots open

Thursday: SOLD OUT


Amy W:

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Ray S.- virtual:

Tuesday: 4 spots open

Wednesday: few spots open


Samantha S.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: 1 spot left

Wednesday: SOLD OUT

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: 1 spot left


Maggie B:

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: SOLD OUT


Ed W.

Tuesday: 1 spot left

Saturday: few spots left


John Z.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Friday: 1 spot left

Saturday: 1 spot left


Tasa F. 

Thursday: 2 spots open

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Chanlyn O.

Thursday: 1 spot left

Friday: SOLD OUT


John V.

Monday: 3 spots open

Tuesday: 3 spots open

Wednesday: 4 spots open


Brendan B.

Monday: SOLD OUT

Tuesday: 1 spot left

Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Thursday: 2 spots open

Saturday: SOLD OUT


Marina R.

Wednesday: 3 spots open


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 September 6, 2025
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By Jack Martin August 6, 2025
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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