Pop-Up Music School

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!

My fall session at the River Forest Park District ended this week, and I am eternally grateful for the families who enrolled their children in my classes. The session was full with 11 kiddos! I was heartened that so many families wanted to take a music class that celebrates Latin American music and culture in a time when simply speaking Spanish can have federal authorities questioning whether one belongs in this country. Latino culture, just like so many other traditions, is embedded in the fabric of the United States, and it is one reason we are such a rich and beautiful country.

The six-week winter session begins on January 20th. We will be "traveling" to Central American countries like Panama, Costa Rica, and Belize. I hope to see you there!

One aspect about my job that I love is meeting and collaborating with other kid-loving entrepreneurs. I began working with Nadia at Marshmallow Play two years ago. She has a beautiful play center in Elmhurst, and it has been a joy making music and playing with the kiddos and their families who visit there.

After an event this past summer, Nadia gifted me this lovely shirt and bag. Thank you so much Nadia!

I am happy to share that I have completed my studies and am officially a board-certified music therapist! In addition to my early childhood music classes and presentations at Pop-Up Music School, I will be working as a music therapist in schools as well as in the hospital setting.

I love my roles as performer, educator, and therapist equally, and I am particularly grateful for how each role compliments and supports the others.

Pop-Up Music School returns to the River Forest Park District in October! Register your little ones for our 8-week session, where we will dance, sing, and play to the music of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Mexico! We look forward to seeing you very soon!

Register at https://rfparks.com/ and navigate to the early childhood programs.

I finished a fantastic summer session with these kiddos. We explored the music of Colombia, Venezuela, and Argentina, and we had a blast doing it!

I'll be back at the River Forest Park District in the fall! I hope to see you then!

Happy summer! A few spots remain for my summer session! Explore the music of South America with your little one. I hope to see you there! https://rfparks.com/early-childhood

Happy World Music Therapy Week! I am proud and honored to do the work I am doing as a music therapy intern, and I look forward to the day when I am finally a board-certified music therapist!

I recently led an interactive Latin and general music class for a sweet toddler's birthday party. I was honored to be part of such a beautiful and love-filled day. Feel free to reach out if you want entertainment for your little one's special day!

We finished another fabulous session at the River Forest Park District! We explored the music of Panama, Costa Rica, and Guatemala over six weeks, and we had a blast doing it. I'll be back at the RFPD for a three week summer session beginning Tuesday, June 3rd

Are you looking for a creative, LOCAL Valentine's gift option for your loved ones? Purchase a Singing Valentine from Pro Musica Youth Chorus!

With the exception of our youngest choral group, the Valentine's grams are sung LIVE, making for a truly memorable present. Our little Melody Makers (the ensemble I lead) will gift a pre-recorded song.

Click here to order: https://forms.gle/JKuthLBNMsNEcNPz6

Please feel free to PM me with any questions.

Pop-Up Music School will be back at the River Forest Park District!

The session runs from February 11th to March 18th at 10am.

My mission at Pop-Up Music School has always been to share the musical traditions of my Latin American heritage. Sadly, this calling feels more urgent because of our current political climate.

Celebrate your Latin American neighbors while dancing and singing with your little ones! To register, visit www.rfparks.com and click on the Early Childhood tab.