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Private lessons in Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Flute, Trumpet, Saxophone, Guitar, and Ukulele.

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Our Story

In spring of 2010, we were living in Fort Smith, AR where I offered to teach a history of music class for a local homeschool co-op at the request of some of the families. It was a lot of fun, and it got me thinking about the need for music education among homeschoolers. After completing my graduate work in 2011, I took a short break from research and writing. Then I set out on something I had needed to do for years, write out a personal philosophy of music. This later became The Tuned In Musician. This led to a personal certainty that we had to find a way to serve the community more, and better, through teaching music and making it available to everyone.
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Our Program

Private Lessons

Private lessons students are one-on-one with their teacher in a mentor model kind of situation

Small Group Classes

At TIA, we believe that music is purposed to be made in community. Private lessons are great, but musicians need to learn to make music together, to play together in rhythm, in harmony, in unison, and in tune.

Music Therapy

TIA is fortunate to have not just one but TWO of our very own board certified Music Therapists right here in Olympia.

What Other Say About Us

“Daniel has been a patient and fun teacher for our child. He emails updates to us regularly that are super helpful. I appreciate it!”
—Melissa Hanna Wood
“Having recently discovered TIA, we are so thrilled with our piano teacher! Ashlyn is super friendly, great communication, and makes lessons fun!”
–Kylie Henderson
“We are so happy to have found Tuned In Academy! My son has been taking Piano with Joshua and we couldn’t be happier! He leaves every day with a huge smile and a plan for how to improve and strengthen his skills. He is very new to playing but he is thriving and it’s all thanks to the welcoming environment and skilled teachers at TIA! ♥️“
–Kendahl TuttleParent of a Piano Student with Joshua
“Josh is great! Our son goes to the one in Olympia. His methods have convinced us to move our others son’s lessons to TIA as well.”
—Brittney R
“Tuned In Academy has provided our family with the opportunity to learn music. We love the instructors and pacing so far. Their Lab classes are so affordable!”
—Kree S
“My son has been with SD for almost 2 years and has really loved it! I’m so proud of how he has embraced music and his own success. I’m so grateful to have been referred to this school. The TIA has created and amazing musical community.”
—Sayuri Raley

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Music isn’t an Instant Joy and Excitement for Everyone but it is Worth the Wait

We often hear parents say things like oh, I’m not sure if my child will like music. Or yeah, he tried it and I’m not sure he’s really that into it. Here’s something to think about, there’s a good chance that your child or teen may not be that into music in the beginning, and it may take some time. Letting them drop out or just withdrawing them from lessons, band, or orchestra altogether, may mean missing a lifetime worth of joy and happiness, wonderful experiences, friends! Career opportunities!

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June 3, 2025 No Comments

THANK YOU Moms and Dads

Here’s to all the moms and dads that enroll their kids in music lessons, and keep them in lessons, bringing them every week, even (and especially) when their kids don’t practice. THANK YOU! Your commitment to your child or teen and their development is awesome, and it will have a lifelong payout! We can’t stress enough how music lessons are SO much more than music. Yes, of course, we love music and music is beautiful, and fun, and challenging, and hard work, and wonder, and can bring so much joy—and those of us that teach love all those things! And of course we hope that every music student will experience all of those things and love it! But some don’t, and that’s OK.

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May 31, 2025 No Comments

Music Can Save Your Kids

You’d be amazed at how many people I have spoken with who share a similar story. They studied music as children and teens. They graduated high school.  After high school instead of pursuing music as a career, they did something else-pursued some other career. But then, after getting into their career, maybe even after college and years of career pursuits, they woke up one day and said, I need to be doing music.

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May 17, 2025 No Comments
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