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Musician, teacher, mom of six, and passionate believer that every child can learn and love music.


I'm Tia

My Love of Music Started Early

Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. From childhood piano lessons to years of performing, accompanying, and teaching, music has shaped who I am and how I connect with others.

As I became a mother, I saw firsthand how naturally children respond to music. Long before they can read, they sing. Before they can write, they move to a beat. Music has a unique way of helping children learn, connect, and grow.

That realization eventually led me to combine two of my greatest passions: teaching and motherhood.

Today, I have the privilege of helping children discover the joy of music while giving families meaningful ways to learn and grow together.

My story

Because Music Is About More Than Music

Yes, children learn piano. Yes, they learn to read music. Yes, they develop rhythm, ear training, and musicianship.

But what I love most is watching children gain confidence.

I love seeing shy children find their voice. I love watching students discover that they can do hard things. I love seeing families sing together at home and create memories that will last far beyond a music class.

Music teaches patience, creativity, perseverance, listening, and joy. Those are skills that benefit children for a lifetime.

Why I teach

Training

Experience &
Qualifications

✦ Licensed Let's Play Music Teacher

✦ Private piano teacher since 2012

✦ Over 25 years of musical experience

✦ More than a decade teaching children


✦ Certified instructor in the Let's Play Music methodology

✦ Continuing education in early childhood music education



When I'm Not Teaching...

You'll usually find me spending time with my husband and our six children, working on a creative project, photographing families, or enjoying life here in Southern Utah.

I believe learning should be joyful, relationships matter, and some of the best memories are made when families sing together.

A little more about me

Studio philosophy

What You Can Expect in My Studio

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At Tia Stout Studios, children are welcomed exactly as they are. My goal is to create a warm, encouraging environment where students feel safe to learn, explore, make mistakes, and grow.

Whether your child is attending Sound Beginnings, Let's Play Music, or Presto, my hope is that they leave class feeling successful, capable, and excited to come back next week.




Engagement over perfection

Children learn best when education is joyful and age-appropriate.

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Relationships matter

Parents are included in the process — we're a team.


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Every child belongs

Shy, energetic, cautious — all children are welcome exactly as they are.


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Research-backed methods

Every activity is grounded in how young children actually learn.



Come say hello

I'd Love to Meet Your Family

The best way to experience the studio is through a sample class. Come see what makes music learning so much fun.





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