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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 in Phoenix. 

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

Stacie comes to Music Together in Phoenix with a history in Theatre Arts Education.  She has instructed classes for children of all ages for many local theatres,  preschools, elementary, middle and Montessori schools; in the professional artist series for Free Arts of Arizona and in theatre programs in New York and San Francisco. 

She has a life long love of music, singing and guiding children in the joy of art and creativity, using music as a main component in her theatre workshops.  Stacie  believes the Music Together program provides essential tools in developing a child's musical aptitude...and it's a fun way to play with our children. She is delighted to be a part of the Music Together family! 

Jennifer, a classically training violist, comes to Music Together from both the business and fitness world. She has years of experience working with populations of children instilling the importance of fitness and wellness, incorporating both music and movement.

Currently, Jennifer performs with local symphonies and chamber ensembles and recently had the honor of performing at the 2009 Hadyn Festival in Vienna, Austria with the Four Seasons Orchestra. She is the co-owner of String Serenade which provides music for weddings and events in and around the Phoenix Valley. Music Together combines Jennifer's passion for music and her love for children!

"I believe that music is critical for every child's development. . . (music) is motivational, restorative, theraputic and evolves the ability to create non-verbal communication."

With a passion for both music and children Rebecca is excited be a part of the Music Together in Phoenix teaching team.  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!"

A 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 has been teaching with Music Together in Phoenix for the last five years and has touched hundreds of families' lives with her warm spirit, beautiful singing voice and fun teaching style.  This summer will be Indigo's last semester with us as she has been accepted into the Americorps and will no longer be living in Phoenix.  We have been so happy and blessed to have Indigo part of our teaching team!

"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!"

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.

Summer 2010 will be Keisha's last semester with our group as her family is relocating to Colorado.  It has been so fun having Keisha on our teaching team.  We love her and wish her the VERY, VERY best in all her adventures!

"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."

With a MA in music education, Kathy plays flute and has joyfully taught many years of general/vocal music to preschool through eighth grade, as well as band and choir. Music Together brings together her passion for teaching and small children.  She began Music Together in Phoenix in the the fall of 1999 and as the center director, she is excited to see Music Together touching so many families' lives.  

Currently Kathy has developed and teaches Drum Sing Dance, an Orff-Kodaly program for 7 to 11 yr olds. She has completed both the Level I and the Level II Certification from Music Together LLC, studies classical guitar under Gabriel Cornella and really loves to ZUMBA on the weekends!

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

We have been very blessed to have Debra part of our teaching team for the last three years!  Spring 2010 is Debra's last semester with us as she has LOVED teaching, but is now devoting time to her art and writing.  We'll miss you Debra!

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.

"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!

We have been very fortunate to have Julie Ann on our teaching team for the last three years!  Julie Ann is taking a break from teaching for the rest of 2010.  We wish her the best in all her musical and family endevours!

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."