April 1st, 2026
Hello everyone! I’m hoping that we are over the worst of the crazy winter weather we’ve had this year and that it will be much smoother sailing from here to the end of the Spring Semester. Below are some very important reminders for the next several months, please read through these carefully and make sure these dates are marked on your calendars!
Spring Recital: Our annual Students’ Choice Recital will be held on Saturday May 16th at 3:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. All students performing should have their songs picked and be working on them diligently! Performers need to be there no later than 2:45pm, costumes are encouraged but not required. All students/friends/family are welcome to join us in the audience!
2026 Summer Semester: Registration for the 2026 Summer Semester will begin April 1st, current students will be sent the information via email as well as intentions regarding fall lessons. The summer semester runs 5/26-8/15. The 2026 Fall Semester will begin 8/16, registration for continuing students for the 2026 Fall Semester will open July 1st. We will have room for new students, so now is the time to contact us to set up summer lessons!
End of 2026 Spring Semester and Beginning of 2026 Summer Semester: The final day for the 2026 Spring Semester is Thursday May 21st. The 2026 Summer Semester begins Tuesday May 26th. Please have these dates on your calendars!!
Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition payments are due at the first lesson of every month with a grace period until the 10th of the month. If tuition is received after the 10th of the month, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed. Please drop off physical payments with your student at lesson, send in the mail or you can drop it off any time in the secure white drop box attached to the studio entrance. Please do not come up to the studio to drop off payment if it is not your student’s lesson time, and please do not come up to the main house for any reason. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
New Students: We have a wait list started for the 2026 Spring Semester as well as looking ahead to the 2026 Summer Semester! Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.
Music Around Town:
Perseverance Theater will be performing “We Will Not Go Silent” April 2-11. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.ptalaska.org.
Theater Alaska will be performing “Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn Kids” April 3-5. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.theateralaska.org.
Theater Alaska will also be performing “Retention: An Academic Pentathlon” April 17-19. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.theateralaska.org.
The Alaska Folk Festival will be held April 6-12. More information is available on their website, www.akfolkfest.org.
The Juneau Symphony will be performing “Elegance & Energy” April 18-19. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.juneausymhony.org.
March 1st, 2026
Hello everyone! We’re nearing the halfway point in the 2026 Spring Semester and I’m so proud of how everyone is doing this spring! We’ve got our first recital of the semester coming up this month, below is more information regarding that as well as other important details regarding this spring. Please make sure all dates are marked in your calendars!
Students’ Choice Recital: Our annual Students’ Choice Recital will be held on Saturday March 14th at 3:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. All students performing should have their songs picked and be working on them diligently! Performers need to be there no later than 2:45pm, costumes are encouraged but not required. All students/friends/family are welcome to join us in the audience!
Spring Break: We will have NO LESSONS the week of Spring Break March 20-28. There will be no charge for lessons during these dates, lessons canceled outside of these days will be subject to the normal cancelation policy. Lessons will resume as normal on Sunday March 29.
Spring Recital: Our annual Students’ Choice Recital will be held on Saturday May 16th at 3:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. More information will be sent out in April.
Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition payments are due at the first lesson of every month with a grace period until the 10th of the month. If tuition is received after the 10th of the month, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed. Please drop off physical payments with your student at lesson, send in the mail or you can drop it off any time in the secure white drop box attached to the studio entrance. Please do not come up to the studio to drop off payment if it is not your student’s lesson time, and please do not come up to the main house for any reason. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
New Students: We have a wait list started for the 2026 Spring Semester as well as looking ahead to the 2026 Summer Semester! Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.
Music Around Town:
Perseverance Theatre will be performing “Pueblo Revolt” February 27 – March 15. More information and tickets available on their website, www.ptalaska.org.
Theater at Latitude 58 and JDHS Drama will be performing “Camelot” February 20 – March 1. Tickets and more information are available on their Facebook page.
February 1st, 2026
Hello everyone! We all survived the craziness that was January – thank you all so very much for being flexible and understanding with our closures due to the snowstorms and icy road conditions. Fingers crossed this month will be more mild and temperate! Below are some important reminders for this month as well as looking forward to the rest of this spring.
Students’ Choice Recital: Our annual Students’ Choice Recital will be held on Saturday March 14th at 3:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. All students performing should have their songs picked and be working on them diligently! Performers need to be there no later than 2:45pm, costumes are encouraged but not required. All students/friends/family are welcome to join us in the audience!
Spring Break: We will have NO LESSONS the week of Spring Break March 20-28. There will be no charge for lessons during these dates, lessons canceled outside of these days will be subject to the normal cancelation policy. Lessons will resume as normal on Sunday March 29.
Spring Recital: Our annual Students’ Choice Recital will be held on Saturday May 16th at 3:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. More information will be sent out in April.
Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition payments are due at the first lesson of every month with a grace period until the 10th of the month. If tuition is received after the 10th of the month, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed. Please drop off physical payments with your student at lesson, send in the mail or you can drop it off any time in the secure white drop box attached to the studio entrance. Please do not come up to the studio to drop off payment if it is not your student’s lesson time, and please do not come up to the main house for any reason. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
New Students: We have a wait list started for the 2026 Spring Semester as well as looking ahead to the 2026 Summer Semester! Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.
Music Around Town:
Perseverance Theatre will be performing “Pueblo Revolt” February 27 – March 15. More information and tickets available on their website, www.ptalaska.org.
Theater at Latitude 58 and JDHS Drama will be performing “Camelot” February 20 – March 1. Tickets and more information are available on their Facebook page.
Juneau Ghostlight Theater will be performing “The Case of the Aspiring Actress” February 6. More information and tickets are available on their website www.juneaughostlight.com.
Theater Alaska will be performing “These Birds” January 29 through February 14. More information and tickets are available on their website www.theateralaska.org.
January 1st, 2026
Hello everyone! Happy New Year, I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season full of cheer, music, and special times with family and friends. Below are some important reminders for this month as well as looking ahead for this spring. Please make sure all dates are marked on your calendars!!
Winter Break: There will be NO LESSONS Friday December 19th through Saturday January 3rd. Lessons will resume with our same schedule for the 2026 Spring Semester on Sunday January 4th. There is no charge for those two weeks, any lessons missed outside of those dates are subject to the normal cancelation policy.
Students’ Choice Recital: Our annual Students’ Choice Recital will be held on Saturday March 8th at 3:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. More information will be sent out in February.
Spring Break: We will have optional lessons the week of Spring Break March 21-29. More information will be sent out in February.
Spring Recital: Our annual Students’ Choice Recital will be held on Saturday May 17th at 3:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. More information will be sent out in April.
Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition payments are due at the first lesson of every month with a grace period until the 10th of the month. If tuition is received after the 10th of the month, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed. Please drop off physical payments with your student at lesson, send in the mail or you can drop it off any time in the secure white drop box attached to the studio entrance. Please do not come up to the studio to drop off payment if it is not your student’s lesson time, and please do not come up to the main house for any reason. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
New Students: We have a wait list started for the 2026 Spring Semester! Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.
Music Around Town:
The Juneau Symphony will be performing “Resurgence & Rediscovery” 1/24-25. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.juneausymphony.org.
The JAHC Community Calendar has plenty more opportunities for performances, First Friday events and a host of other fun – www.jahc.org/box-office/community-calendar/.
December 1st, 2025
Hello everyone! We are in full-on recital prep mode here at NSMA, gearing up for the holiday season that is now upon us! Below are some very important reminders for this month as well as looking ahead to next spring. Please make sure all dates are marked on your calendars!!
Winter Holiday Recital: The Winter Holiday Recital will be held on Saturday December 6th at 3:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. All students performing should be working diligently on their songs! Performers should be there no later than 2:45pm, all students, friends and families are welcome to attend as audience members. Performers are encouraged to dress in holiday attire, accessories included! Please let me know if you have any questions!
Winter Break: There will be NO LESSONS Friday December 19th through Saturday January 3rd. Lessons will resume with our same schedule for the 2026 Spring Semester on Sunday January 4th. There is no charge for those two weeks, any lessons missed outside of those dates are subject to the normal cancelation policy.
Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition payments are due at the first lesson of every month with a grace period until the 10th of the month. If tuition is received after the 10th of the month, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed. Please drop off physical payments with your student at lesson, send in the mail or you can drop it off any time in the secure white drop box attached to the studio entrance. Please do not come up to the studio to drop off payment if it is not your student’s lesson time, and please do not come up to the main house for any reason. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
New Students: We have a wait list started for the 2026 Spring Semester! Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.
Music Around Town:
Theater Alaska will be performing “A Christmas Carol” 12/3-21. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.theateralaska.org.
Perseverance Theater will be performing “Buyer & Cellar” 12/5-21. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.ptalaska.org.
The Juneau Symphony will be performing “Holiday Cheer” 12/13-14. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.juneausymphony.org.
The JAHC Community Calendar has plenty more opportunities for performances, First Friday events and a host of other fun – www.jahc.org/box-office/community-calendar/.