Ashley Herron, Music Therapist
I was studying music therapy at New York University and met another student who had a child in Music Together. She told me about the program, and I became interested. I took the training in the summer of 1996. I first taught... [more]

Cheryl Whitney-Marcuard, Dancer/Choreographer
In August 1989 I moved to Princeton newly wed and a little bit adrift, having come to a crucial point in my life as a dancer and ballet teacher. One day I found myself sitting in the quaint office of Mila Gibbons, mentor to my mentor Anna Paskevska... [more]

Jackie Jacobs, Dancer/Parent
I was living in Brooklyn and a friend of mine was taking her daughter to Lynn Lobban's classes. My friend told me about Music Together, and I knew immediately that that was something I wanted to do with my son. He was 8 months old, and he was... [more]

Karen Klimek, Suzuki Violin Teacher
Actually, I saw the ad in the Suzuki Journal. At the time I was looking for a way to expand my teaching in a job that would be more daytime teaching. I have children who are school-age, and being a Suzuki teacher or private instrument teacher... [more]

Lizz Hodgin, Opera Singer/Parent
I first heard about it from a friend who teaches Music Together. After I had my son, Daniel, she gave us a Music Together songbook and tape for Christmas in 1995. Before this, we enjoyed singing "Wheels on the Bus" and a few other familiar songs... [more]

Dr. Pat Fortney, University Professor
My wife first heard Ken Guilmartin speak at the Cincinnati MENC conference, and she said I needed to talk to this man because what he talked about is a lot like what I talk about. Later I went to an Orff conference in Dallas and... [more]

Chris Posluszny, Preschool Teacher/Parent
I've known Ken, (Ken Guilmartin, founder of Music Together), since 1984 when my son was in kindergarten at the Montclair Co-op School and Ken was his music teacher. Ken had done some work at Temple University with Edwin Gordon and was interested in developing a program. He and Lili Levinowitz came to the... [more]

Miriam Klein, Suzuki Cello Teacher
“This is such a fabulous organization. I feel really honored and lucky to be teaching such a wonderful curriculum along with so many amazing people. There is such integrity in this organization that shines through every detail... [more]

Mary Thilleman, Music Together Teacher 
Teaching Music Together makes me happier than any other career I've had. Combining music and movement, children and community, in one 45-minute span is exciting, rejuvenating, creative, and fun. Each day I am truly thankful that I make a living sharing the joy of music with my families.

Tracy Kahn, Music Together Teacher
I love the way [the Music Together] program touches everyone’s hearts. I am told regularly how I have changed a family’s life. There is nothing more satisfying than knowing your love and passion is translated into other peoples’ love.

Katarina Aust, Music Together Teacher, Hannover, Germany
Teaching is great. It's a challenge, but it's a challenge that you'll master. I remember when the training was over, I felt that Music Together was the best thing that happened to me in my life besides my children... After class, I feel fulfilled. I'm really happy. I see smiling faces, parents thank me...I've made somebody happy.

Craig VanNess, Music Together Teacher and Center Director
The world is a better place for all of us because of what we love to do.