Could the next Stevie Ray Vaughn even now be matriculating through Sarah Hames’ immersive music program? The innovative program is an inclusive series of classes that nurtures the budding musician from the cradle all the way to age seven without repeating a lesson. Children learn to express their creativity through music—by age five, he or she will have a relatively well-developed ear and appreciation for melody. Ms. Hames’ curriculum became so popular that she soon grew out of her existing space.

She bought a building and contacted Trio Display to plan the new 4700 square foot space. Her vision expanded with the footage: the new location would be more a destination than a shop. “She wants it to be the ‘Starbucks for Mommies’,” said Trio Store Designer Bill Mondigo. This included adding a play area for the kids and a workspace where the parents could scrapbook. The new “Friendswood Music and More” will feature a 1375 square foot retail section that will display high-end wooden toys and the like.

“Sarah said she liked a Disney World look for the store,” said Bill, “so we drew on Old World décor for inspiration.” This saw the liberal use of wood and muted colors—“We used ‘The Winnie the Pooh’ palette,” said Bill with a smile. Trio custom designed a L-shaped cash wrap with two point-of-sales stations for Sarah. Part of the design incorporates custom cabinetry with plenty of close-able drawers—key to balancing the need for storage with an inquisitive clientele.

The Friendswood Music and More tune-up should be complete in time for the holiday season.