"I grew up loving music, but for much of my life I was too shy to share my musical soul with the rest of the world.  I was afraid I'd be criticized for doing it "wrong". 

In my musical journey I've repaired musical instruments, been a flute player, a cellist, a Suzuki cello teacher, and now a "sing-out-loud-in-public" Music Together^® teacher and director of Heartland Music Together. The most important thing I've learned in my amazing journey is this: Music is for everyone! Music is one of the ways in which all of us - babies, children, and grownups alike - get to enjoy being human beings.

I love teaching Music Together classes! I love the spontaneity of what happens in class, and I love seeing how the children grow and blossom over the course of each session. I see my teaching role as facilitating the joy of music-making for both young children and their adult caregivers. I will never tell anyone they're doing it wrong. Everyone can make music!"

Miriam Klein was recently awarded Music Together Certification Level 1 status by the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton NJ,  for outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy, and parent education.

Karen Ephyria is a professional musician with experience performing everything from opera to blues.   She has performed in a variety of venues around Louisville, ranging from intimate story circles to live stages, radio, and television performances.  Karen’s years of experience working with children include being a nanny and home-school teacher, a pre-school and elementary school special ed teacher assistant, and organizing and leading library programs for children.   Karen has a degree in music performance from Vanderbilt University. 

"Eliah still jumps literally for joy when he wakes up on Monday mornings and I tell him it's "music class" day.  Ms. Karen did a fabulous job of leading our class.  She was fun, professional and silly with a beautiful voice (like we all have).  Eliah and I really enjoyed her presence and enthusiasm."  - Eliah's mom 

Give your child the gift of a MUSICAL birthday party!!  Karen Ephyria is available for musical birthday parties to honor your child's special day.  To book Karen for a birthday party, contact her at 367-1362, or send her an email.

Lorna's father loved to sing, and he shared this love for singing and music with all of his children.  Lorna says, "We sang in the car, in amateur talent shows, in the shower.  I took voice lessons and sang in my school's choir in high school.  When my sister had her four children, I made up a personalized song for each of them."

Lorna pursued her love of music and language with dual degrees in Music History and English, followed by a Master's Degree in Creative Writing.   Shortly after her own daughter was born, Lorna discovered Music Together.  She became an enthusiastic  parent in our classes, sharing her love of music with her own child. 

When an opportunity came up to teach, Lorna jumped at the chance.  She received her training directly from Lili Levinowitz (Music Together co-founder), and now she's a Registered Music Together teacher.  We're so glad she's joined us! 

"I wanted to let you know that my daughter and I really loved the class this past Sat., and Miss Lorna was amazing."  - Willa's mom

"This music class is hands down Jacks favorite activity, and we adore Miss Lorna."  - Jack's mom

My son and I LOVE this music program. I truly look forward to our Wednesdays with Ms. Alisa!

We discovered Alisa when she happened into class as a nanny with two children who usually attend with their parents.  As soon as we saw her playing and singing in class with the children, we knew she was prime teacher material.  She is an expert at silliness, singing, and general fun! 

Alisa says, "I consider working with kiddos my absolute passion.  Providing a safe and creative environment for children to explore and develop into well adjusted individuals is quite honestly, the cats pajamas. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a home full of music and silliness and it's been a real joy spending my days giving that to others."

You may wonder if you can help your child musically, especially if you don't feel that you yourself are musical.  Our experience has been that parents and other caregivers are the most essential influences in a young child's musical life.  You don't have to be an expert to help your child develop a love for music!  If you're having fun playing and making music, chances are your child will too.  Enjoy this special time to explore music together.  Your gift may last your child's whole life!

In art, as in life, everything is possible, so long as it is based on love. - Marc Chagall