“My boys came home very inspired watching Sean-David play his blue LED lit digital trumpet at The Tuned In Academy today. Did I really just promise them a digital synthesizer instrument if they take music seriously and learn to read and play music well? I’m excited to see them inspired! Aaron was playing the Star Wars theme song on the piano today! Thanks Sean-David!”
Amy Johnson
Parent of students
“Working with Sean-David and Jenna McGoran really expanded my experience. With their support, teaching and mentoring young flute students was a joy and a privilege. I enjoyed helping students learn and grow in skill and understanding of music. Thanks a bunch guys! Proud to be a part of it.”
Cherith Runyon
Mentor to flute students.
“Our son is heading to Berklee College of Music in Boston as a performance major (guitar) in a couple of weeks. He has been taking voice lessons with Jenna this summer at The Tuned In Academy. Wow! It’s amazing how much his voice has improved, and how much his confidence has increased. He has also had a couple of music theory lessons with SD which have helped tremendously. In addition, they have provided personal insight into the demands of being a music student at Berklee. We couldn’t be happier! We are so lucky to have The Tuned In Academy here in Olympia, Washington and instructors of their caliber available to us.”
Jenifer Baker
Parent of a vocal and theory student
“I have two daughters taking music lessons at The Tuned In Academy, one is learning guitar and the other cornet. My experience with both instructors has been outstanding. Both girls are making significant progress and both enjoy going to their lessons. Sean-David and Rob are very encouraging to what their students want to learn to play which keeps them more engaged. I have nothing but praise for the entire experience and am so glad I found them. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for music instruction.”
Emily Hambrick
Parent of a Guitar student and a cornet/trumpet student
“Jenna thanks so much for the wonderful three years of outstanding voice and piano lessons our 9 year-old granddaughter enjoyed with you. Your lessons were so warm and so delightful that every Friday afternoon became her favorite time of the week!
Because you are such an accomplished musician, she learned so much from you, and we saw her voice develop, her poise and confidence greatly increase, and her enjoyment of singing from her heart soared! Our entire family looked forward to the Spring Recital every year.
With your kind, gentle ways, you became a wonderful role model for Gracie (and her grandparents!). Anyone who wants to develop musically would be extremely fortunate and blessed to have you for their instructor.
When you moved back to the great Northwest, we felt that Fort Smith, Arkansas had lost a wonderfully gifted family. We appreciate you and Sean-David teaching so many how to sing and play any instrument they desired.
We wish you the best, and we look forward to hearing about the new work you are starting.”