
The Benefits of Music Lessons
The benefits of music lessons are almost endless and many are compelling. Music lessons create happiness & music lessons develop the soft skills needed for success.

Mary Helen Rossi

Learning Styles in Music Lessons
Here at TMSA, our observation windows allow you to observe your child while they're in lessons. That has many benefits, one of which is that you can see what type of learner your child is.

Mary Helen Rossi

What if I Feel Insecure When I Sing?
When people call us about taking singing lessons, they often ask "what if I feel insecure when I sing?" So, here's the thing: almost everyone who wants to become a better singer feels insecure when they sing. Really!

Mary Helen Rossi

Why Isn't Music at the Top of the Pile?
If you’ve read any of the thousands of studies on the academic, physical, and emotional benefits of learning a musical instrument, perhaps you’re wondering too. Why is music education at the bottom, not the top, of the academic pile?

Mary Helen Rossi

Music Enhances Our Brains
Most parents want their children to be intelligent and successful. And while some experts have pushed parents to teach their children coding, new research is pointing to music as the gateway to smarter kids.

Mary Helen Rossi

What if Your Child Wants to Quit Music Lessons?
… Your 9-year-old daughter decides she doesn’t want to take ukulele after 5 months of lessons, and the spring recital is around the corner.… Your 12-year-old son wants to quit the piano but begs to take up the drums.

Mary Helen Rossi

How to Support Your Child in Music Lessons
We all want our children to be successful, so you've probably thought about how to support your child in music lessons. In truth, your children's success with music lessons is as dependent on you as it is on them.

Mary Helen Rossi

When to Begin Music Lessons?
Parents often ask when to begin music lessons for their children. Our short answer is that it is NEVER too early for a child to begin music lessons. Of course, we’re using the term “music lessons” loosely, but a musical involvement? Now’s the time.

Mary Helen Rossi

The Gift of Performance Opportunities
I’m truly thankful that our students can gain performance experience. Even if they don't pursue music professionally, their performances at open mics and recitals give them great life skills and an edge over their peers.

Cecilia Rowe

Is Your Piano in Tune?
Why is it so important for you to keep your students' piano in tune? Does it really make a difference? Can a child even hear the difference?Does it matter? Yes! For one thing, children can indeed hear the difference.

Cecilia Rowe