For years, only the children of wealthy families could afford music lessons. 

However, with the inception of school-based instrument rental programs and need-based grants to cover the cost, more than half of the U.S. households have someone ages 5 and above have someone who plays a music instrument, according to a recent Gallup poll.  

In the past two decades the increase in music lessons can be attributed to the many surveys and studies that have proven the benefits.  Below is a partial list of some of the benefits:  

• Improved memorization skills
• Improved small motor skills
• Help to develop critical thinking skills
• Help to develop creative problem solving skills
• Help increase communication skills
• Helps build self-confidence and self-esteem
• Increase in spatial IQ
• Achieve higher grades in school
• Higher scores on standardized tests
• Enhances teamwork and personal discipline
• Gives children a way to express themselves
• Teaches discipline
• Helps reduce stress

Once you make the decision to enroll your children in music lessons Pierce County has a variety of programs to choose from.  Before you decide on a program ask yourself some basic questions.

• Do you want your child to take private or group lessons?
• Are you looking for a program where your child will perform in recitals?
• Do you want a program that provides in-home instruction?
• Do you have a specific curriculum in mind?
• How long do you want the lesson to be?
• What kind of learning style does your child have?

Once you have answered these questions, you need to figure out where to go for music lessons.  The following is a list of several places that offer music lessons for children age preschool through adults:

AA West Coast Music Studios
3124 S 12th St., Tacoma
272-5725

Ted Brown Music Company
6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma
272-3211

13613 Meridian East, Suite 140
Puyallup
848-4040
Offers a list of instructors that you may contact directly.
www.tedbrownmusic.com

Chambers Music Studio
6711 Phillips Rd. SW, Lakewood
566-8788
www.manta.com/c/mmgm53n/chambers-music-studio

Club Z In-Home Tutoring
770-4037
Gives instruction in your home.
www.clubztutoring.com

Drumatic Innovation, Inc.
6037 Sunrise Beach Rd. NW, Olympia
360-485-7501
www.drumaticinnovations.com

Federal Way School of Music
33737 Ninth Ave. S., Federal Way
874-1004
www.fwschoolofmusic.com

Garray Music Studios
107 East Stewart Avenue, Puyallup,
770-3596
www.garraymusicstudios.com

GBM Music School
718 E. Main Street, Puyallup
446-6964
www.gbmmusicschool.com

Glenda's Music Studio
5528 N. 45th Street, Tacoma
752-1415
www.glendasmusic.com

Kindermusik with Tammie
107 E. Stewart Ave, Puyallup
840-6313
www.kindermusikwithtammie.yourvirtuoso.com/

Melody Music Studios
Type in your zip code and a list of instructors will be provided.
www.melodymusicstudios.com

Musette
9104 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood
582-3938
www.local.com/details/lakewood-wa/musette-10684278.aspx

Sluggo Music
2710 6th Ave, Tacoma
272-7584
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sluggo-music-tacoma

Take Lessons
This site allows you to provide your zip code to obtain a list of providers for private, customized lessons and school music programs in over 2800 cities.  On this Web site you can find your instructor and book your lesson.
www.takelessons.com