May 2025 Newsletter
Happy May, Academy Families!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to the Rosewood Crawfish Festival to support our amazing students and teachers—you brought the energy, and our performers brought the talent! Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities to see our Academy students perform later this year.
Hey Parents! Are you gearing up for a household full of kids on summer break, complaining that they’re “just so bored”? Or worse, do you have a couch full of kids glued to screens for eight hours a day? Need something fun and rewarding for your kids to do this summer?
This summer, play more on your instrument or try out another instrument for fun with our Summer Music ROCKET Program!
Option 1: Add one 30-minute lesson per week and get your first lesson FREE! (Save $34.50!)
Option 2: Add two 30-minute lessons per week and get your first TWO lessons FREE! (Save $69!)
Option 3: Add three 30-minute lessons per week and get your first THREE lessons FREE! (Save $103.50!)
Complete the Summer Music ROCKET Program and receive special bonuses:
• Limited-edition Summer Music ROCKET Trophy
• Limited-edition Summer Music ROCKET Wristband
• VIP Access: Get the best lesson times before we release the schedule to the public on June 15
3 Easy Ways to Sign Up! Click here to fill out our form to sign up online, visit us in person at 226 Barr Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, or Call or Text us at 803-996-0623. Let's make MUSIC this summer!
Important: You must be enrolled for the summer months (June, July, and August) with one of the three options above to redeem savings and bonuses.
We know you're going to love your summer lessons, and we hope you'll continue them long-term to keep improving at music! If you'd prefer to discontinue after summer, just contact the office before August 15 to stop future charges.
Our 2025 Summer Recitals are quickly approaching! In case you missed it, recitals will be held at the W.W. Hootie Johnson Performance Hall in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, located at 1014 Greene St, Level 1.
The recital dates are as follows: Week 1 will take place on Friday, June 20, Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22. Week 2 will be held on Friday, June 27, Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29.
Scheduled recital times were sent out in April. If you haven’t received yours yet, please contact our office. For complete recital details—including dates, parking, and maps—visit our recital page: www.columbiaartsacademy.com/recitals
Not a student yet? We’d love to have you join us! Get started by visiting www.LexingtonSchoolOfMusic.com, calling or texting us at 803-996-0623, or stopping by to visit us at 226 Barr Road, Lexington, SC 29072—we’re open seven days a week!
Whether you're just beginning your musical journey or have been with us for years, we're thrilled to continue creating, learning, and performing with you at Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, and Irmo Music Academy.
Musical Ladder System® Achievements!
The Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, and Irmo Music Academy are the only Midlands music schools where students earn colorful wristbands, trophies, and certificates through the patented Musical Ladder System®, created by Academy Director Marty Fort and used nationwide. Some schools offer trophies and certificates, but none excite students like the Musical Ladder System® wristbands they proudly show off to friends.
IMA student Jenna earned their Song Bird wristband for 6 Months!
LSM student Jamison earned their Rock Star wristband for 1 Year!
IMA student Brennon earned their Allegro wristband for 15 Months!
IMA student Katy earned their Prodigy wristband for 2 Years!
CAA student Ella earned their Champion wristband for 4 Years!
IMA student Noah earned their Champion wristband for 4 Years!
Welcome New Students!
Please help us welcome our new students who registered in the past month!
Holden B
Wyatt B
Wren H
Bill W
Finley M
Delaney J
Anthony Y
Mackenzie L
Alivia H
Alysa E
Wayland W
Adrian G
Griffin L
Vincent P
Wilson P
Audrey T
Caitlyn V
Brandon H
Zachary A
Dayanara C
Lilian G
Izzy M
Brennan H
Mason C
Chris M
Lily C
Caleb K
Victoria S
Nathaniel M
LA R
Jonah B
Tyler P
Cora B
Mars S
Benjamin S
Abram H
Charles C
Cedasia M
Patrick W
Asyah C
Talulla G
Isaiah W
Braden P
Ella P
Alexander G
Madelyn G
Rajan B
Kristen S
Abigail G
Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
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 any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting list. If you are not a student yet, there are still limited lesson spots available.
Alec E
Mondays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Anna G
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Artena S
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Bruce I
Sundays: SOLD OUT
Chris K
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: One Spot Left
Chris S
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Christian S
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Daniel O
Fridays: One Spot Left
Garrett G
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: One Spot Left
Hannah E
Fridays: One Spot Left
Emily R
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Evan Si
Mondays: One Spot Left
Jana M
Mondays: One Spot Left
Jason S
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Jennifer P
Mondays: One Spot Left
Wednesday: One Spot Left
Jerel T
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Jonathan W
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Saturdays: SOLD OUT
Levi B
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Kaci H
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Kerry H
Sundays: One Spot Left
Lillie G
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Mary B
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Naomi J
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Noah J
Wednesday: One Spot Left
Rachel B
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Fridays: SOLD OUT
Sara F
ALL TIMES SOLD OUT
Will A
Sundays: SOLD OUT
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Wyatt M
Tuesdays: One Spot Left
Thursdays: One Spot Left
Fridays: One Spot Left
Upcoming Dates & Events
2025 Summer Recitals
June 20th, 2025 to June 29th 2025
W. W. Hootie Johnson Performance Hall
Summer Break - Closed
July 3rd, 2025 to July 6th, 2025
Labor Day - Closed
September 1st, 2025
Thanksgiving Break - Closed
Nov 25th, 2025 to Nov 30th, 2025
Winter Break - Closed
Dec 23rd, 2025 to Jan 1st, 2026
