About Me

Discover the Joy of Music with Tracy Middleton

30+

Years of Experience

About Tracy Middleton

I’m a retired teacher, lifelong pianist, and author of The Lost Song—a story born of music, fun and high adventure.

“Some songs aren’t written—they’re remembered.”

For most of my life, the piano has been the steady melody beneath everything I’ve done. I spent years teaching—guiding students through scales, songs, and the small victories that slowly become confidence. My classroom was never just about music. It was about helping kids find their voice, their rhythm, and their place in the world.

But some of the most important lessons I learned didn’t happen in a classroom. They happened in hospital lobbies.

During a time when my parents were in and out of the hospital, life felt uncertain—like a piece of music that had lost its structure. One day, I sat down at a hospital piano in the lobby and began to play. Not for an audience. Not for performance. Just to steady myself.

Something unexpected happened.

People stopped. Listened. Some smiled. Some just closed their eyes for a moment.

In those moments, I realized music wasn’t just something I taught—it was something that could heal, connect, and reach people in ways I hadn’t fully understood. What began as a personal refuge became a quiet offering to others.

MY PURPOSE & COMMUNITY

A Gathering Space Born From Music & Story

That experience changed me. It reshaped the way I see music, teaching, and purpose. The Lost Song grew from that space—part memory, part story, part truth. It’s about what we lose, what we carry, and how music can lead us back to ourselves.

This site is more than a place to read about the book. It’s a gathering space.
Inside, you’ll find stories, music, reflections, and a membership community built around connection, creativity, and shared experience.
You’ll also find pieces of my journey—old photos from my early days at the piano, moments from my time in the Navy, years of teaching, and the joy of passing music on to the next generation, including my nieces and nephews sitting beside me at the keys.
If you’re here, you’re part of it too. Thank you for being here—and for listening.

Discover the Heart and Vision Behind My Stories

Interactive Storytelling

Bringing musical concepts to life through engaging characters, vivid adventures, and memorable melodies for young readers.

Online Music Classes

Providing teachers and homeschool parents with fun, creative tools to combine early literacy with music appreciation.

Performance Coaching

Grounded in decades of real classroom teaching experience, ensuring stories resonate with children and educators alike.

Musical Adventure Books

Inspiring children of all ages to explore their rhythm and imagination through captivating original books like The Lost Song.

Author Visits & Events

Engaging school visits, library readings, and interactive sessions designed to spark a love for reading and music.

Passion for Music Education

Dedicated to making music accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful for every child, parent, and teacher.

Meet Our Team

We talk a lot about hope helping and teamwork.

Oscar Andrews

Founder

Emily Davis

Co-Founder

Sarah Miller

Business Manager

Callum Rogers

Marketing