A Message From Our Founder

A Message From Our Founder…

Happy Chilly November FMAA Family!

Those of you that know me at all know that I’m a peace and love “hippie” type of heart. Yes, I admit it. Pretty much everything I do and dream about has to do with promoting peace, love, and kindness through music and art to the world around me. My sister and I have loved peace signs since we were little girls. We both have them all over our homes and clothes. I have them in my yard, and even on my car. My sis has a huge one on her front door. We refer to ourselves as the peace sisters.

All that being said, I think we all understand that there are terrible things happening on this planet. Things I don’t think anyone has an actual understanding of. I know that personally the state of the world can overwhelm me and quite honestly, depress me, I also know that for me finding balance between the things I can and cannot control is essential to my well being. I can control my actions and behaviors. I can choose love, peace, and kindness. I can choose to smile at someone or ask the young lady at the register how her day is going. I can hold the door open for someone, I can choose to not be afraid of the homeless guy outside our shop and instead, ask his name, There are a zillion little ways to counteract the sadness that can seep into our souls. Recognizing that life is full of “moments” and really trying to appreciate the good moments and being proactive in creating “good moments” is really all anyone can of. It starts with me. It starts with us. 

November 13 is World Kindness Day. World Kindness Day 2023 is a global observance dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on a individuals, communities, and the world at large. We here at FMAA have traditionally observed “Kindness Month”. Please look around the schools. You will see reminders everywhere that kindness starts with YOU and ME. (-: Also, we have the THANKFULNESS stations set up at both locations.  

NOVEMBER KINDNESS CHALLENGE

November is Kindness Month. We here at FMAA are all about kindness so we have come up with a “Kindness Challenge”. 

Grab a calendar at the front desk and take a month to fill it out/or cross off. Whoever crosses off the most boxes will win a prize. This is a game of TRUST, so no cheating. :)

You MUST turn in your calendar with your name on it. If you do something else that is NOT listed on the page, write it on the back.

Have fun and BE KIND!!

As some of you know, Our long time Instructor Linda Guerro has retired and will no longer be teaching with us at FMAA. 

Linda is a personal friend of mine, she started taking lessons with me in 2011, and started teaching at FMAA since 2013! Linda retired last month after 10 years of teaching music. 

We just want to Thank you Linda for all that you have done here at FMAA to impart music and love dozens and dozens of students.

We love you and will muss you and excited for what this next chapter brings! XOXO

WHATS COMING UP?

If you haven’t signed up already, our Holiday Showcase is coming up. So make sure to make your way to the front desk to sign up. This Showcase will be a little different, this year we are having it at 

San Joaquin Gardens, Saturday 

December 16th!

We are also having our Adult Holiday showcase

December 15th at the Vista Theater at 7pm!



To sign up, make your way up to the front desk!

WHAT ELSE IS NEW?

NOT New new, but introducing Tori, FMAA newest Marketing staff. You may see her at the Front desk at both Tower along side Elvis, or at North along side Gerald. 

She is our Client specialist who is now taking on the Marketing role here at FMAA. 

A little about Tori, she is one of five sisters, born in Santa Clara but grew up here in Fresno. She has two cats named Bach and Beethoven. 

She earned her AS in Marketing and now a Junior and full time student at Fresno State majoring in Sports Marketing. When she is not here at FMAA you might see her on the field taking photos at Fresno State Football games or along the court at basketball games!

REMINDER!!!!

We wanted to send out a REMINDER that we will be closed the 19th-26th this month.

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!

Miya Hill &

Claire Bellasis

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