I'm a mom of six, a lifelong musician, and a licensed Let's Play Music teacher. I believe music should be joyful, meaningful, and accessible for every child.
At Tia Stout Studios, children don't just learn songs—they develop listening skills, rhythm, confidence, creativity, and a foundation for future musical success.
Whether you're joining us for Sound Beginnings, Let's Play Music, or Presto, you'll find a welcoming community where learning feels like play.
I'm Tia
Programs
A Music Program for Every Stage
Whether you're singing with your toddler, preparing your preschooler for piano, or helping your older child build confidence at the keyboard, there's a place for your family here.
Ages 0–4
Sound Beginnings
The perfect first step into the world of music.
Through songs, movement, instruments, stories, and play, little ones build listening skills, rhythm, coordination, and a love of learning—all while creating meaningful memories with their grown-up.
Best for: Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers learning through play.
Ages 4–6
Let's Play Music
Where musical foundations become lifelong skills.
Children learn to read music, develop their musical ear, understand rhythm and harmony, and begin playing the piano through engaging games, movement, bells, and hands-on activities.
Best for: Preschool and kindergarten-aged children ready for a rich, comprehensive music education.
Ages 7–12
Presto
A dynamic introduction to piano for older beginners.
Designed specifically for elementary-aged students, Presto combines piano instruction, music theory, ear training, and music history in a fun, age-appropriate format. Students learn to read music, play the piano with confidence, and discover the stories behind the composers, instruments, and music that have shaped our world.
Best for: Children ages 7–12 who are new to piano and ready for an engaging, comprehensive music education.
Not sure where to start? I'd love to help you find the best fit for your child's age and experience level.
Why Let's Play Music
More Than Piano Lessons
Unlike traditional beginner lessons, Let's Play Music develops the whole musician. Children learn to hear, understand, read, and create music before they're ever expected to perform perfectly.
10/10 recommend Tia
We love Let’s Play Music and we love Ms. Tia! The program is incredible. My 4 year old daughter has been doing it for less than a year and already she is starting to read music notes. This program teaches kids music in such a fun way they don’t even realize what they are learning!! 10/10 recommend.
- Emily
Kind words
From Studio Families
Fun and Engaging!
We love Miss Tia’s Let’s Play Music class! She is so fun and engaging, and my son has a blast every time he goes to class! Tia explains everything so well and is always really patient and kind. We definitely recommend her classes!
- Megan
worth the investment
Let's Play Music with Tia has been amazing for our kids! This program is so well designed to give kids the foundations of deep understanding, skills, and theory - all "hidden" in play! Music is very important to our family culture and it's been so worth it to us. It's an investment that is giving our kids confidence and setting our kids up so well for future opportunities and enjoyment of music.
- Amanda
