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September 2025 Newsletter


Happy September, Academy Families!

In case you missed it, we’re thrilled that our three schools were voted “Best Place for Music Lessons” in the Free Times Best of Columbia poll for the 12th year in a row! Another huge thanks to our students, families, teachers, and staff for making this possible!

Recital sign-ups are just around the corner! Online registration for our 2026 Winter Recitals will open on October 1st, 2025, with the schedule released in mid-November. Be sure to mark your calendars and sign up early: www.columbiaartsacademy.com/recitals.

Our Winter Recitals will take place over two weekends: Friday, January 9th through Sunday, January 11th, and Friday, January 16th through Sunday, January 18th. We’re planning to hold the performances at the W.W. Hootie Johnson Performance Hall, but if needed, the same dates are on hold at the Koger Center.

We’re excited to announce our first-ever Trunk or Treat at the Irmo Music Academy on October 26th from 4–6pm! The Irmo Music Academy is located at 1061 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063. Come join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun, featuring decorated car trunks, plenty of candy, and family-friendly activities. Special guests will include adoptable pets from Final Victory Animal Rescue, volunteers from the Irmo Fire District with their fire truck, and a representative from Snug Harbor Wildlife Rescue and Sanctuary.

We’ll also be giving out prizes for the best-decorated trunks, so bring your creativity and join in the competition for a chance to win fun awards. Attending is free, though we will have a list of donatable items to support Final Victory Animal Rescue. This event promises to be a great time for all ages!

Are you a parent with a small business? This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your products or services to our community in a fun and festive way. If you’re interested in setting up a trunk or booth, please let us know. We can’t wait to see you there in your spookiest costume!

As the school year gets underway and the cooler fall weather rolls in, we wish all our students and families a wonderful season ahead. Let’s keep rocking at Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, and Irmo Music Academy!

Not a student yet? We’d love to have you join us! Get started by visiting www.IrmoMusicAcademy.com, calling or texting us at 803-931-3495, or stopping by to visit us at 1061 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063.

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.


Student Achievement

CAA student Andy earned their Apprentice wristband for 3 Months!

Student Achievement

IMA student Delaney earned their Apprentice wristband for 3 Months!

Student Achievement

IMA student Zoe earned their Apprentice wristband for 3 Months!

Student Achievement

IMA student Kaci earned their Song Bird wristband for 6 Months!

Student Achievement

IMA student Victoria earned their Song Bird wristband for 6 Months!

Student Achievement

IMA student Liam earned their Allegro wristband for 15 Months!

Welcome New Students!


Please help us welcome our new students who registered in the past month!


Riley S

Anthony Y

Gage S

Eilleen C

Evelyn B

Audrey C

Millie M

Emily M

Riley F

Elliette A

Angelina P

Chris T

Landon D

Bella C

Dylan V

Amelia J

Kayla L

Mia H

Brady B

Skylar B

Landers B

Jenna J

Ava M

Emma S

Brice M

Phoebe E

Peyton L

Alondra L

Cyle K

Kinsley K

Myanni F

Yuuna N

Stanley R

Marlena T

Arlan B

Gianna S

Emma R

Nolan B

Maddie M

Lea G

Anna G

Shipley S

Amelia F

Corinna F

Calvin H

Randy B

Harriett O

Ariana M

Molly F

Belle H

Maria Luiza L

Sebastian W

Benedik H

Leo T

Teresa W

Christen J

Michel G

Eliana A

Noah F

Hayley R

Stella D

Woody M

Sherry O

Josh A

Ninrod V

Henry B

Emmett S

Hannah W

Kevin S

Lochlan G

Elizabeth D

Isabella N

Ellery B

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
SOLD OUT

Alyssa S
Monday: Three Spots Left
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: Three Spots Left

Anna G
Monday: SOLD OUT
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Wednesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: Three Spots Left
Friday: Two Spots Left
Saturday: SOLD OUT

Ben W
SOLD OUT

Brandon W
SOLD OUT

Bruce I
SOLD OUT

Christian S
SOLD OUT

Christopher K
Tuesday: Two Spots Left
Wednesday: SOLD OUT
Friday: SOLD OUT

Christopher S
Thursday: One Spot Left

Emauri S
Sunday: SOLD OUT
Friday: Two Spots Left

Emily R
Sunday: One Spot Left
Monday: SOLD OUT
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Wednesday: Two Spots Left
Thursday: SOLD OUT

Evan S
Sunday: Two Spots Left
Monday: One Spot Left
Tuesday: Two Spots Left
Wednesday: Two Spots Left

Garrett G
Monday: One Spot Left
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Wednesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: SOLD OUT
Friday: One Spot Left

Jack E
Monday: Three Spots Left
Tuesday: Three Spots Left

Jana M
Monday: One Spot Left
Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Jason S
SOLD OUT

Jennifer P
Monday: One Spot Left
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Wednesday: Four Spots Left
Thursday: SOLD OUT
Friday: SOLD OUT

Jonathan W
Monday: Two Spots Left
Tuesday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: Two Spots Left
Friday: Three Spots Left
Saturday: One Spot Left

Kaci H
Monday: SOLD OUT
Tuesday: Two Spots Left
Wednesday: One Spot Left
Thursday: SOLD OUT
Friday: SOLD OUT

Kerry H
Sunday: One Spot Left
Monday: One Spot Left
Friday: Three Spots Left

Lillie G
SOLD OUT

Levi B
SOLD OUT

Mark V
Monday: Two Spots Left
Tuesday: Three Spots Left
Wednesday: One Spot Left
Thursday: Three Spots Left

Max H
SOLD OUT

Naomi J
SOLD OUT

Rachel B
Sunday: SOLD OUT

Sara F
SOLD OUT

Will A
Monday: One Spot Left
Thursday: Two Spots Left
Friday: One Spot Left

Winston W
Monday: Three Spots Left
Tuesday: Three Spots Left
Wednesday: SOLD OUT

Wyatt M
Monday: SOLD OUT
Thursday: SOLD OUT
Friday: Two Spots Left

Upcoming Dates & Events


Trunk or Treat at Irmo Music Academy
October 26th, 2025

Thanksgiving Break - Closed
Nov 25th, 2025 to Nov 30th, 2025

Winter Break - Closed
Dec 23rd, 2025 to Jan 1st, 2026

2026 Winter Recitals
Jan 9th, 2026 to Jan 11th, 2026
Jan 16th, 2026 to Jan 18th, 2026

It's easy to take the first step.

Ready to start? You have nothing to lose.

Sign up is easy and parent-friendly, with helpful staff at the front desk seven days a week to serve you. Because we only offer lessons on a month-to-month basis, there are no large upfront payments, no complicated contracts, no annual material or performance fees, and no semester minimums.

Lessons are first come, first serve, so contact us today to arrange your first lesson!

pricing
$37.00 / 30 minutes

Lessons are available seven days a week, and scheduled once a week. A one-time registration fee is $25 (due only at time of registration).

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