Music for Homeschool Families in Burien and South Seatlte

Homeschooling was on the rise even before Covid for various reasons. Countless families choose to homeschool their children for matters of worldview, religion, faith, educational philosophy, and even schedule choices. Even more make the choice now due to various issues surrounding Covid, Covid protection measures, and government mandates. We totally respect whatever reasons you choose […]

Individual Study with The Evergreen State College

Did you know that we work with music students from The Evergreen State College on their individual study contracts? 
We sure do! In fact, we have had several wonderful Evergreen students. We just sent off a letter to Evergreen certifying some of the excellent work that one of our current students has accomplished. If you are an Evergreen student or know someone who is, drop us a line or have them contact us. We would love to work with you/them.

Serenading Seniors

We spent some quality time serenading the seniors of the South Sound this year, and I am convinced it is an important part what TIA is becoming, and what community minded musicians everywhere should be doing. This season we visited The Colonial Inn, The Olympia Senior Center, and Capital Place to bring the gift of […]

Music as a Gift: Community Music Making

At the academy, one of our core values is people. We also believe that music is more than mere commodity, but a gift that exists for the sake of community. What does that mean? It means that we believe that while there is nothing inherently wrong with the sale of music recordings, concert tickets, and […]

Caroling at The Colonial Inn Retirement Community

Our motto is where music matters and makes a difference. And it matters to us deeply that our students learn and experience what that means on multiple levels. We also desire that we as an academy can make a difference in the community. Yesterday a handful of our fine students volunteered to take the time […]

Come Join Us Around the Sound

One of our core values is that we value presentation over performance, because music is more than mere entertainment or amusement, but art, and a gift to be presented. To live this out, the academy will always be seeking to find ways and opportunities to serve the community through music, not just putting on concerts. […]