With a passion for both music and children Rebecca is excited to join the teachers and families with Music Together in Phoenix. Rebecca earned a BM in Music Therapy with Flute Performance Honors from Ohio University in 2003. She has been serving children and adults with developmental disabilities as a Music Therapist in Phoenix for the last 4+ years. While she continues her music therapy practice, Rebecca LOVES sharing her love of music with young children through the Music Together program.

"Teacher Rebecca is absolutely wonderful!!  So good with kids (smiley face) and beautiful voice! Kids love her guitar playing!"

The joy of teaching rhythm and music to children brought Debra to Music Together. After completing a BA in Music Theory and Composition from San Francisco State University, she studied tabla at the Ali Akbar College of Music, doumbek, tambourine and tar with Mary Ellen Donald, and frame drums with John Loose.  Debra developed and taught K - 6 rhythm workshops in the San Francisco schools .  She records and performs world music with Devotional Fusion, Europa, Phoenix Rising, Copus, and Prema Rupa.

Debra has recently been active in helping Music Together in Phoenix expand into outreach/preschool music programs.  Thanks to Debra's hard work, Music Together in Phoenix now is teaching in two Head Start Preschools downtown.  Yaaaa Debra!

"My kids love this class and Debra makes every child feel comfortable and helps engage them! My son is usually shy but enjoys participating in music."

Julie Ann has always made music a focus in her life. Credentialed with three degrees in music performance and pedagogy, Julie Ann has been teaching professionally for over six years. Julie Ann has enjoyed teaching all different ages, young children to adults, and currently instructs lessons in piano and voice at music schools in Phoenix. Julie Ann is enthusiastic about joining our teaching team and expanding her musical experiences with families at Music Together!

From a family of 2 years w Music Together, "It helps when the teacher takes the time to marvel at the development of children".

"Julie Ann is patient, sweet and open to parents and children. She helped me realize an entirely new way to interact with my child."

Music has surrounded Keisha throughout her life; she began playing the violin at an early age and later added clarinet, piano and guitar. She earned a BM in Music Therapy and has been serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and adults with Alzheimer's and dementia for the last six years. She provides private violin instruction for children and adults and has played in community orchestras in both New York City and in Phoenix.

Keisha enthusiastically shares her passion for music with her families at Music Together in Phoenix!

"Keisha is a delight.  Thanks for what you do!"
"I don't know who love music class more . . . me or my 18 monthold.  Teacher Keisha is wonderful with kids."

A recent graduate speech language pathology, Indigo grew up in a musical family and began taking lessons at the age of four. Playing piano and clarinet; she has studied both classical and jazz music under the direction of Gabriel Cornella for nearly 10 years and also has 10 years experience in dance. Music Together has given Indigo the tools to unite her love for music and children together in the classroom.

"Indigo is a fantastic teacher. She sets a beautiful example for all of us by singing well, dancing with lots of energy and smiling a lot!"

Sarah began her musical life play violin at a young age.  After years of piano lessons, formal ballet training, gymnastics, and general dance classes, music and movement have played a huge role in her life. She earned a BA in Music Therapy and worked with young children with disabilities using Music Therapy for five years before becoming a full time Mom. Sarah played violin through college with the Evansville Philharmonic and has continued to play in Arizona with several local semi-professional orchestras.

She began bringing her daughter to Music Together classes at the age of one and fell in love with the classes, philosophy, and the whole Music Together experience. She is thrilled to be bringing her diverse musical background to Music Together. 

Congratulations Sarah on the birth of baby Cameron!  We will miss your smiling face this winter, but look forward to seeing you again in spring!!

"Sarah was great!  So good with the kids and parents, too!"

With a MA in music education, Kathy plays flute and has enjoyed many years of teaching general/vocal music to preschool through eighth grade, as well as band and choir. Music Together brings together her love of teaching and small children. She began Music Together in Phoenix in the the fall of 1999 and is excited Music Together reaching more and more families. "It is so awesome to see little one grow through music!"

Currently Kathy has developed and teaches an early childhood Orff music program at the Unity of Phoenix and also Drum Sing Dance, a program for 7 to 11 yr olds. She has completed both the Level I and the Level II Certification from Music Together, studies guitar under Gabriel Cornella and sings with the choir at church.

"Kathy is amazing and playful, very authentic in spirit. We really enjoy her."