Tony Hooper founded the Mississippi School of Music (MSM) to mentor a new generation of musicians, artists, and worship leaders.  Tony and the MSM students collaborate to offer concerts and worship events at the Tammy Wynette Legacy Center in Tremont, MS.

MSM students also join Tony for events at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention. MSM graduates Lauren Stewart and John Clayton White join Tony on the upcoming Chet Atkins tribute album, The Chet Set.