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

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About Us

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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Trumpet Players: Learn Efficiency

If you try to learn the trumpet or you do learn the trumpet in a way that is inefficient, you’ll struggle, you’ll get frustrated, it’ll be physically extremely demanding, and possibly even painful. Don’t do that. Learn to play in a way that flows, feels good, sounds good—and is fun! I would be happy to help you on your journey.

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Arts Walk 2025!

Arts Walk has been a part of what we do as an academy since the very beginning! And we love Arts Walk and look forward

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April 28, 2025 No Comments

Voice lessons

Jenna has a degree from the number one conservatory of contemporary music in the world experience, lots of experience, is a published and signed singer-songwriter whose music is heard often on shows you very likely may have watched or are still watching. And she plays keys and sings in a local band.

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