Sarah Jane's Music School

Check "learn to play a musical instrument" off your bucket list this fall! Learn how to shred with Evan or how to noodle on the the keys with Tommy in one of our ABSOLUTE BEGINNER adult group classes. If you've always wanted to learn to play guitar or piano and know nothing about music, this your moment. Learn more or sign up on our website!

We had a blast at this month's Family Rock! Thanks for rocking out with us and we will see you next month at !

Casual Friday is back! This month we will be hosting our monthly laid-back jam at on August 16 at 6pm. Bring yourself and whatever musical piece you've been working lately in your lessons. Sign up in the lobby!

Family Rock is this upcoming weekend! Join us and our friends at at 11am on Saturday, August 10 for a morning full of music and family fun, led by Mr. Aric! Register today by heading to our website. https://loom.ly/BnoXeb4

Our teachers are so talented! Here's where a few of our talented teaching staff will be performing this month, be sure to check them out:

May Klug: 8/10 at The Dollhouse, 8/30 at The Southern Theater
Sarah Jane Perbix with Cloud Cult: 8/9 at Peoplefest in Wisconsin
Jenny Slivinski in the orchestra of Artistry's production of Disney's Newsies: 7/18-8/11
Evan Fox with Private Oates: 8/9 at Iron Exchange, 8/11 at Tilia Block Party, 8/25 at Surly Brewing
Spencer Miller has been working on a unique musical challenge on his Youtube channel where he is improvising a riff or chord progression every day for a year!
Tommy Boynton just released an album, Riches, which is available for streaming and download everywhere!

Be a part of our musical community! SJMS is offering group piano classes for both children AND adults at a variety of levels including for absolute beginners. Learn more about these offerings or sign up today by heading to our website!

We had so much fun last week at Junkyard Band Camp! Here are just a few highlights from the week:

Fall semester is fast approaching which means it's time to register for fall lessons and classes! Head over to our website to see everything we're offering and sign up today. sarahjanesmusicschool.com

As a reminder, Swiftie Ukulele Camp begins next week! If you have a student grades 2-6 who is a total Swiftie, and is interested in learning ukulele, sign up while there's still spots available on our website!

Explore the hit songs of Taylor Swift, make friendship bracelets, and learn ukulele with us this summer! Swiftie Ukulele Camp for grades 2-6 begins August 5. A prep class for students completely new to the ukulele will be available on July 27 to help learn basic chords. Learn more or sign up on our website!

Rock with us this weekend! Family Rock is back this weekend and this month we'll be at Bauhaus. Join us July 20 at 10:30am for a morning of kindie-rock with Mr. Aric. Sign up on our website!

We’re bringing back Student(s) of the Week (SOTW) for these two! Declan and Liam put on a piano recital at their home to family and friends and did a remarkable job programming, talking about their pieces, and of course preparing a 90 minute concert! 😳 it was beautiful, thoughtful, challenging, and I was beyond proud of these two brothers. Throwback to when they were the SOTW back in 2018. Time flies! -Sarah Jane

Casual Friday is this week! Join us for an evening of student performances in a relaxed, low-key setting. This month we will be in the SJMS lobby and students of all ages are welcome to participate. Talk to your teacher about signing up and see you at 6pm on July 19!

What do 5 gallon buckets, PVC pipes, and pop cans have in common? They are great materials for making instruments! Join Ms. Chellie at Junkyard Band Camp July 22-24 for a few days of fun and unparalleled creativity as students create their own unique instruments and create a composition using them. No musical experience required! Learn more or sign up on our website today! https://loom.ly/YXxBMJo

Adult guitar classes start this week! Whether you've always wanted to learn or have a guitar sitting in the closet you'd like to dust off, this class is for you! Learn more or sign up on our website, link in bio. https://loom.ly/eBlL0oU

Heads up SJMS On Stagers! Band rehearsals begin next week! If you are already assigned to a band, and still need to register, please choose your assigned time when you sign up on our website. If you have yet to be assigned to a band, please register with the unassigned time and we will be in touch. Rock on and see you in rehearsal! https://loom.ly/BZsviMw

Get ahead start planning your fall semester with SJMS! If your interested in learning piano this fall, registration opens up TODAY. Learn more about our classes or sign up while there's still slots available on our website!

Join us tomorrow morning at 10:30am at for a family-friendly morning of song, dance, and fun! Family Rock is perfect for children age 0-5 and their grown up. Learn more and sign up our our website today! https://loom.ly/BnoXeb4

Jam with us this July! If you've always wanted to learn how to play guitar or have one in the closet you'd like to dust off, now's your chance to learn through one of our adult guitar classes with Evan. Beginner and intermediate classes are available. Learn more or sign up on our website!

Dive into the exciting and diverse world of jazz! Whether you're a seasoned jazz expert or just dipping your toes in for the first time, spend a week with us learning about jazz improvisation, history, and arranging, culminating in a weekend performance to show off what you've learned. Any students with a year of experience playing an instrument or singing are welcome to sign up via our website!

Rock out on stage with us this summer! Our SJMS On Stage youth bands will start rehearsing beginning July 8. Our SJMS On Stage program is an exciting opportunity for students to discover the joy of music-making with others and gain valuable performance experience! To learn more or sign up, head to our website, link in bio.

Hey SJMS community! As a quick heads up, tomorrow is the Celebrate Northeast Parade. It's very fun community event, but can create some challenges in regards to driving or parking on Central Ave in the afternoon. If you are a student who has lessons or classes on Tuesdays, make sure to park in the back of the building, plan a drop off or alternate parking situation, or bike/walk. See you in class and enjoy the parade!

Casual Fridays with SJMS is coming up this week! Join us this Friday for a laid back evening of student performances in a relaxed setting. This month we will be hosting Casual Friday in the SJMS lobby. See you there!

Kids need something to do this summer? Try out our piano classes! Sarah Jane's Music School is offering a summer session of group piano classes for children starting next week. Learn more or sign up on our website, link in bio!