November

The Symphony of Success: Why Sticking with Music Lessons Matters!

At Post Falls Music Academy, we’ve seen it time and time again: a student walks through our doors, excited but a little nervous, ready for their very first music lesson. Those first notes might be a little wobbly, but they’re the beginning of something truly special!

At PFMA, we believe music lessons are about so much more than learning to play an instrument. They’re
about helping children develop skills that will last a lifetime.

Patience: Learning an instrument takes time! Whether it’s mastering a tricky piano passage or learning
a new guitar chord, our students discover that progress happens one small step at a time.

Discipline: Showing up for weekly lessons and practicing at home teaches children the value of commitment. Even when something feels difficult, they learn that consistency and effort lead to amazing results!

Confidence: One of our favorite things at PFMA is watching students grow in confidence! Through our
Musical Ladder achievement program, students celebrate their progress as they reach new levels.
And there’s nothing quite like seeing a student proudly perform at one of our recitals!

We know there will be times when your child doesn’t feel like practicing or wants to give up. That’s normal!
But those moments are also opportunities to learn perseverance, overcome challenges, and discover
just how capable they really are.

At Post Falls Music Academy, we’re not just teaching music. We’re helping raise confident, capable,
and resilient young people—one lesson at a time.

So keep encouraging your young musician, celebrate those Musical Ladder achievements, and enjoy
watching their confidence grow. The rewards of sticking with music lessons go far beyond the music itself!

Every note matters. Every milestone counts. And every child has the potential to shine!

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Stick With It! Dawn Elmer, Academy Director

Picture Day: Saturday, November 21st, 2-5pm

Thanksgiving Break: Closed November 24th-29th

Makeup  Classes

​Piano

Teacher: Emily

Saturday, Nov. 7th – 11:30 AM

Teacher: Britta

Saturday, Nov. 7th  – 12:30 PM

Teacher: Dawn

Saturday, Nov. 14th  – 12:30 PM

Teacher: Crystal

Saturday, Nov. 21st – 11:30 AM

Saturday, Nov. 21st  – 12:30 PM

Violin

Teacher: Emily

Saturday, Nov. 7th – 12:30 PM

Teacher: Paul

Saturday, Nov. 14th  – 12:30 PM

Flute

Teacher: Laura

Saturday, Nov. 21st – 11:30 AM

Guitar/ Ukulele

Teacher: Paul

Saturday, Nov. 14th – 11:30 AM

Teacher: Drake

Saturday, Nov. 21st – 11:30 AM

Drums

Teacher: Greg

Saturday, Nov. 14th – 12:30 PM

Cello

Teacher: Dominic

Saturday, Nov. 14th – 12:30 PM

Voice

Teacher: TBA

Saturday, Nov. 21st – 11:30 AM

Adult Voice

Teacher: TBA

Saturday, Nov. 21st  – 12:30 PM

Adult Violin

Teacher: Kellen

Saturday, Nov. 14th – 11:30 AM

Adult Piano

Teacher: Dawn

Saturday, Nov. 14th – 11:30 AM

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New Students

Melissa

Ezra

Catherine

Charlie

Sage

David

Kayla

Harper

Lindsey

Susan

Sarah

Sullivan

Cecilia

Andromeda

Clorie

Isabel

Nora

Andrew

Penelope

Lincoln

Jose

David

Anastasia

Asher

Otto

Kaya

Sarah-Grace

Nathan

Lizzy

Hope

Abigail

Presley

Jack

Beatrice

Louise

Pet of the Month: Jasper

This is Noah's 4mo old holland lop, Jasper. He is a very curious little bunny who hops in the air. He loves to snuggle with his girlfriend Daisy. He also loves to lick Noah’s hand. Congratulations to Jasper for winning Pet of the Month! Do you have a cute pet? Send an email of your cute pet to: info@postfallsmusicacademy.com and your pet could win a $10 gift card to Petco!

We are pleased to announce Skylar as the Post Falls Music Academy student of the month!

Skylar is 10 years old and has been studying Piano for 18 months!  

She is a 5th grader.

Her favorite color is light blue.

She loves to eat her dad’s steak. Yum!

Her favorite song to play is “Golden.”

When she is not playing the piano, Skylar likes to collect stickers and play tennis!

Her teacher, Crystal, says: “Skylar is a pleasure to teach. She practices hard, isn’t scared to play challenging songs, and always has a great attitude. Great job Skylar!”

Congratulations Skylar for your hard work and awesome attitude.

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What happens if I miss my lesson?

If you miss a lesson, you can sign up for a FREE make-up class!  We have them  every month for every instrument. All you have to do is sign up at the front desk in our Make-Up Class binder.  They are scheduled out in advance and they never expire!  Sign up for as many as you want!