Take a look at our classes and if you don’t see what you are looking for give us a call. It is our goal to provide the greater Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater area with affordable and conservatory quality personalized classroom instruction. We often put classes together based on the needs of the community. That is why we are here, to serve you!
The following new class list is current as of May 27, 2016. Current classes that are continuing are not listed here but you may view them on the calendar or call for details (GAB, KAB, Kids KAB, KAB Teens, and Brass Lab are ongoing). Some may have limited openings, call for details.
Our Summer Classes
Summer meets between July 5th and August 26. tuition must be paid in full on or before the first day of class.
Strings
Our beginning strings classes are designed to enthusiastically develop students in the fine technique of string playing, while encouraging a love and respect for the gift of music. We are cuttingly offering daytime classes for home-school students.
Summer Stringalong
Tuesdays 10:30-11:30
This class is for students with about a year or two of instruction in strings looking to review, refresh, and hone their skills. Students will also of course have a lot of fun, and play in a group this summer. There is still room in this class. Call today!
These classes will fill up fast. Tuition is just *$100 for the full 8 week summer session.
Band and Percussion
Rhythm and Melody
Fridays 2:15-3:15PM
This is a perfect entryway into instrumental music, perfect for students in 2-4th grade. In this class, we split the hour between basic drumming and recorder. Students learn to read music, play grooves, and cadences, and have a lot of fun.
Give us a call today or click the Enroll Now button at the top of the page.
Tuition is just $100 for the eight week summer session.
Beginning Band (Instrumental Immersion)
Fridays 3:15-4:15PM
Instrumental Immersion is what we call our beginning band class. Are you an Olympia, Lacey, or Tumwater area home-school student looking to learn band instruments? Or maybe you attend school and want to learn a second instrument? TIA is THE resource for instrumental music study for South Sound home school students. Trumpet, trombone, flute, saxophone…
Give us a call today or click the Enroll Now button at the top of the page.
Tuition is just $100 for the eight week summer session.
Piano, Keyboard, and Synthesis
Our piano, keyboard, and synthesis classes offer a range of opportunities to learn the art of piano and keyboard, and even wind synthesis, all in a fun group environment.
KAB Kids
Fridays 1:15-2:15PM
KAB Kids is a piano/keyboard class for absolute beginners in a small group format. This class is perfect for ages 7-9. Enjoy the benefits of a private lessons and the fun and community of a group class, all with our conservatory trained, seasoned, and experienced music educators, at group discount prices.
Give us a call today or click the Enroll Now button at the top of the page.
Tuition is just $100 for the eight week summer session.
KAB Kids
Thursdays 5:00-6:00PM
Students and parents love our KAB Kids class! This is a piano/keyboard class for absolute beginners in a small group format. This class is perfect for ages 7-9. Enjoy the benefits of a private lessons with the fun and community of a group class, all with our conservatory trained, seasoned, and experienced music educators, at group discount prices.
Give us a call today or click the Enroll Now button at the top of the page.
Tuition is just $100 for the eight week summer session.
KAB Teens
Thursdays 1:00-2:00PM
Students and parents love our KAB classes! This is a piano/keyboard class for absolute beginners in a small group format. This class is perfect for teens. Students will enjoy the benefits of a private lessons with the fun and community of a group class, all with our conservatory trained, seasoned, and experienced music educators, at group discount prices. Make friends and make music!
Tuition is just $160 for the summer semester. You won’t find an opportunity like this as tuition is just half the price of a private lesson.
KAB Teens
Thursdays 6:00-7:00PM
Students and parents love our KAB classes! This is a piano/keyboard class for absolute beginners in a small group format. This class is perfect for teens. Students will enjoy the benefits of a private lessons with the fun and community of a group class, all with our conservatory trained, seasoned, and experienced music educators, at group discount prices. Make friends and make music!
Tuition is just $160 for the summer semester. You won’t find an opportunity like this as tuition is just half the price of a private lesson.
Choir & Vocal
Our choir and vocal classes offer a range of opportunities to learn the art of voice and singing in a group: learn to harmonize, to sing acapella, and most importantly, to have fun!
Jr. Vox Acapella Vocal Ensemble
Wednesdays 2:30-3:30PM
Back by popular demand, Jr. Vox Acapella is the perfect class for vocalists looking to hone their skills, sing in a group, and learn to sing harmony and be a part of new arrangements, all in an all acapella group (no instruments) that showcases the beauty of the human voice. This class will fill up fast as Jenna has been on maternity leave all winter and spring.
Tuition is just $160 for the summer semester. You won’t find an opportunity like this as tuition is just half the price of a private lesson. There is still room in this class. Call today,
Guitar
Ben Vincent, our excellent student-teacher of guitar, has limited openings for private lessons in guitar and will also be teaching a six week beginning guitar class and a six week ukulele class this summer. Ben is a skilled musician and an excellent teacher. To sign up for either class or one-on one lessons that are fun and just the right pace for you, give us a call and make this summer music making time with Ben.
GAB (Guitar for Absolute Beginners)
Mondays 3:15-4:15
This FIVE week starter class in Guitar for Absolute Beginners is taught by our student teacher, Ben Vincent. Ben is a skilled teenager under the mentoring of TIA faculty and an adult TIA faculty member will be present and supervising each class at all times. Ben just finished his junior year in High School this year and comes to the academy with full recommendation of leaders in his community network, and having previously proven himself as a mentor in our Eastside Elements ensemble. As a student taught class the tuition is at the elementary rate (just $62.50 for the whole five weeks!). Enrolling now and space will fill up fast, so call today.
Ukulele
Mondays 2:15-3:15
This FIVE week starter class will also be taught by Ben. Tuition is also just $62.50 for the whole five weeks. Enrolling now and space will fill up fast, so call today.
Imagination Art
Come be a part of our visual arts at the academy
Mondays 10:00-11:00
Younger Years Art: This class is perfect for students 5-10 years of age. In Younger Years Art, students will explore various mediums and techniques to help their creativity and imagination soar. This lighthearted, engaging class will be suited to their age level and offers group and individualized instruction on a new project each class. Lots of colorful fun. There is a $10 materials fee for this class. This frees you up from having to buy supplies. You just show up ready to learn, create, and have fun.
Mondays 11-12:00
This class is perfect for students 11-13 years of age. Like Younger Years Art, students will explore various mediums and techniques to help their creativity and imagination soar. There is a $10 materials fee for this class. This frees you up from having to buy supplies. You just show up ready to learn, create, and have fun.