A Message From Our Founder

A Message From Our Founder…

It’s coming on Christmas…cutting down trees”…Do you know that song?

Joni Mitchell…the best! (:

Yes, its that time of year. It was 37 degrees this morning. I don’t like it but I know I’m in the minority. I do love the Holiday’s though. There is just something about it. The bustle, the madness, the spirit. There is magical “thing” that happens for me around the holidays and as I get older. I appreciate it more and more. There is a sense of nostalgia, as I reflect on the days my kiddos were young ( my favorite time in my life). I don’t know, maybe I’m just a odd ball because I know that this time of year there is a frenetic “madness” that happens as well.

I’d say for the last five years or so, when I am getting ready to “head out” into this “madness”, I must decide in the moment I get into my car, that I won’t let nutty part of the holidays rob me from joy. “Just breathe” I say to myself. I decide ahead of time that I WILL have to wait a little longer in line, their WILL be more traffic, and most likely there WILL be people fighting over parking spots. So I just settle on a space in the “outer limits” of the parking lot and walk a little farther. Its all good.

I feel like I am repeating myself, I seem to write the exact same thing every year. Perhaps I am the one who needs reminding.

Honestly, I try to do this everyday. As I venture out into this “soup” called humanity, I don’t know what or whom I will encounter. I have no clue as to what the jerk on the road that just cut me off is going through, I have no clue as to why the lady in Target just blew passed me and let the door slam on me. Maybe she just got some terrible news. I don’t know but I do know that I can choose to respond with love. I can choose to not this stuff personally. I MUST remind myself that we are all human and we all have bad days and we ALL need grace. Boy do I need it. For me, this is the message of Christmas. 

So, to all of you, our beloved FMAA Family, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or whatever your tradition you celebrate. Let’s all be inclusive and love to all people. Lets keep making music! 

We are all in this together.

Love,

Debi

Look out for the boxes like these where you can

Donate coats, blankets, sweaters, and even canned 

Food at each of our Fresno Music Academy and Arts

Locations. 

For more information, or to learn how you can 

For further help, you can head to the website provided. :)

WHATS NEW?

Make sure to check out some of our FMAA Merch, old and new, starting with some new folders, flasks, New FMAA t-shirts, and our popular Elvis holiday stickers!!

REMINDER!!!!

We wanted to send out a REMINDER that we will be closed from December 22nd- January 4th.

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!

Jayden Palmer &

Aristotle Rose

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

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...

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.

Ok, I think that's all for now! If you ever have any questions or concerns or you are just happy to be at Fresno Music Academy & Arts, please let us know!"

PEACE & LOVE,

Debi