All of our teachers are passionate about music and the development of children.
They create a fun, informal, social setting that spurs engagement and supports each child's musical development. Our Teachers have successfully completed the Music Together® Teaching Workshop developed by the Center for Music and Young Children, Princeton, New Jersey.
Genevieve
"Miss Gen" is the Director of Merry Musicians and has been teaching music to young children for the past 16 years.She was trained at CMYC in Princeton in 1995 and has had over FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED families go through the MT program. What keeps her going is the joy she is able to bring to all the children whose lives she touches. She plays the piano and the autoharp,in class. She is very happily married and has two children, Danielle and Martin (our resident marimba player) that keep her broke and busy(in that order).
Bruce
Bruce has had music in his life for as long as he can remember. He is active musically on stage and in the studio singing, and playing multiple instruments.He enjoys bringing the music experience to children and families. He received his BA in music from New Jersey City University and is a registered Music Together teacher. Bruce currently lives in Rockaway Twp with his wife, and their daughter Emily.
Laurie
Sending Laurie health and well wishes while she recuperates.
Laurie Kammer holds her bachelors degree in Sculpture and Digital Art & Design with a minor in Music. She has been involved with art, music, and dance since the age of 4 and continues to try out new forms of movement and expression such as hula hooping, yoga, and qigong. She is currently taking prerequisite courses toward her long term goal of a master's degree in Art Therapy with an Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate. Laurie successfully completed her Music Together Teacher Training and has also recently attended the Radiant Child Yoga Teacher training.
Lauren
Lauren is currently a student at Montclair State University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education. She has a concentration on the Bass Clarinet, but also plays the clarinet. She also has just recently taken up the saxophone. Lauren is very interested in child development and hopes to go back for her Masters in Music Therapy, once she has her bachelor's. She has successfully completed the Music Together Teacher Training Workshop this past June in Princeton. She is available for Clarinet and Bass clarinet lessons.
