🎃 October News & Events at Janesville Academy of Music

Fall is here, and we’re tuning up for a month full of music, community, and creativity! From spooky performances to exciting awards, there’s a lot to celebrate at Janesville Academy of Music this October.

👻 Halloween Song Slam — October 25

Join us for hauntingly good tunes, thrilling performances, and ghoulish fun at our annual Halloween Song Slam!

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025

🕚 11:00 AM

📍 Hedberg Public Library

Students will share Halloween-inspired songs in a fun, supportive setting. Costumes are welcome and encouraged—let’s make it a frightfully good time!

🏆 JAM Wins Big in CommunityVotes Janesville!

We’re so grateful for your support in this year’s CommunityVotes Janesville campaign. Thanks to you, JAM was recognized in multiple categories!

🏅 Platinum – Art Schools & Lessons

🏅 Platinum – Music Lessons

🥇 Gold – Youth Music Lessons

🥉 Bronze – Performing Arts

Your votes and encouragement remind us why we love what we do—thank you for helping our musical community shine!

💬 A Message from Our Founder

“I recently had the time of my life playing Rona in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!The truth is, I almost didn’t audition—I was worried about scheduling and wasn’t sure I could still memorize lines. But I decided to follow my fear and do it anyway. No regrets!Remember, growth lives on the other side of fear. If you’re nervous about performing, take the leap—you might just surprise yourself.”— Jen Shanin, Founder of Janesville Academy of Music

💡 Practice Tip of the Month

End your practice with something you love.After working through challenging pieces, finish your session by playing something that makes you feel confident or joyful. It’s a great way to stay motivated and remind yourself why you love making music.

🎶 Playlist of the Month

Caitlyn Dickman has curated a spooky season playlist to get you into the Halloween spirit. Listen now on our YouTube channel!

🌟 Save the Date: Jolly Jingle Song Slam — December 6

Mark your calendar for one of our favorite traditions!

🎄 Jolly Jingle Song Slam

📅 Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 PM

Hedberg Public Library, Community Room

This is our 5th annual Song Slam, featuring festive performances and holiday cheer. Registration invitations will be sent via email soon—don’t miss it!

🎭 Community Connections

We love supporting our local performing arts community. Check out what’s happening around town this month:

• Theatre Unlimited Inc. – Arsenic and Old Lace (Oct 10–18)

• Lake Country Playhouse – Anastasia the Musical (through Oct 12)

• Schauer Arts Center – Disenchanted! The Musical (Oct 25)

• JPAC – Sister Act Auditions (Oct 20, 4:30–10 PM)

• Downtown Janesville Halloweekend (Oct 24–26)

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📸 We Want to Feature You!

Performing in a show? Reached a new milestone? We’d love to celebrate with you!Send your photos and achievements to hello@jamjvl.com for a chance to be featured in our next newsletter or social media posts.

📅 Lesson Reminders

• Please give 24 hours notice for cancellations or schedule changes.

• Adjust your lessons easily through the Student Portal.

• Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged in full.

• No refunds for student absences.

• Teacher absences will always be made up at a mutually convenient time.

  
  

💬 Stay Connected

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🎵 About Janesville Academy of Music

Janesville Academy of Music offers voice, piano, songwriting, ukulele, and guitar lessons for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned performer, we help students grow through creativity, confidence, and community.

Visit www.jamjvl.com to learn more or register for lessons.