CENTER DIRECTOR, Music Together^®, INTERGENERATIONAL,YOUNG PIANISTS, Rhythm Kids^®, UKULELE. An Early Childhood music educator since 1999, Christy Zarlengo has been the director of Urban Music Together since 2001, and founded the Children's Music Center of J.P. in 2006. Christy has taught piano lessons, Suzuki piano and early childhood music classes at ZUMIX, Brookline Music School and the New School in Cambridge. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and is an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music, where she studied voice, piano and songwriting. Christy has also studied at the summer Dalcroze Institute at the Longy School of Music, and has completed Certification training with the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ. Christy is co-creator and featured teacher in "Little Virtuoso: Music's Everywhere," an interactive music DVD/CD for children infancy-5 years. Available at: cdbaby.com/littlevirtuoso

PIANO LESSONS:  

PIANO LESSONS - Born in Madrid (Spain), Manuel Garcia-Baro is a pianist and composer with a long background as an educator. He studied Piano and Classical Composition in the Katarina Gurska Music School and the Royal Conservatory of Madrid. In 2010 he was awarded with the Berklee/Sgae scholarship to study at the Berklee College of Music. He has recently graduated from Berklee with a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production, and Film Scoring. His career as a piano teacher started more than fifteen years ago, and since then he has taught students of all ages, imparting lessons in piano, ear training, harmony, composition and music history.

MUSIC TOGETHER - Madeleine Hall was raised in a musical family and her earliest memories include singing along at age three with her father’s jazz band in the living room. By age seven, her favorite pastime was writing songs and constructing her own “album covers” out of paper plates. Madeleine studied privately for years with some of Boston’s premier vocal coaches, and in her twenties formed her own band “The Rhythm Hounds.” Shortly thereafter, she was nominated for a Boston Music Award. She went on to perform her bluesy brand of R&B in nightclubs and private functions for years, but shifted her focus to children’s performing with the birth of her daughter in 2001. Since then, Madeleine has been featured in the Boston Arts Festival, at the Boston Children’s Museum, and at various branches of the Boston Public Library where she performs regularly in the Reading Readiness Program. Madeleine has a degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked for two decades as a professional nanny and certified preschool teacher. She brings her creative energy and love of music into her work with children and families. She is thrilled to be part of the Music Together team!

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This class will be taught by both Christy & Taylor.

This class will be co-taught by Christy and Sophie. 

This class will be co-taught by teachers Christy and Madeleine. 

This class is alternated between teachers Christy and Anna.

Marina will be teaching summer piano lessons this year.

These classes are taught by a variety of staff

Rhonda's bio and photo coming soon!

The original Uncle Gerry from the Music Together® song collections.

Rhythm Kids^® teacher, Amanda M, has 12 years experience as a certified elementary school teacher and many years under her belt as as a musical theater professional. Her a B.A. is in Theater/Speech and her Master's Degree is in Elementary Education. Amanda is a Certification Level 2 Music Together teacher and was one of the first teachers involved in piloting the Rhythm Kids^® program. She loves Rhythm Kids^® and can't wait to teach your kids!

Jennie Mulqueen (B.M., M.Ed., M.Div.)  has been teaching family music for over twenty years and it remains one of her absolute favorite things to do.  She lives in Milton with her two teenage kids, Sophie and Atticus, and their beloved cat Rex and is excited to sing and dance with new families at the JP Music Center. (For more about Jennie: www.singingchaplain.org) 

Anran was born into a family of pianists and teachers. Following her parents’ footsteps, she started to  play the piano at a young age. As a teen, Anran developed an interest in teaching, and began shadowing her parents as they taught students in their piano studio.  

After completing her Bachelors and Masters degrees at the Julliard School, Anran is currently living in JP and completing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Boston University.  Apart from performing, she enjoys teaching, composing, and collaborating with different artistic disciplines.

Anran teaches at CMCJP on Mondays, offering both traditional and Suzuki methods.

Raised in a family of musicians and storytellers, Anna Adler received formal training in piano, voice, and trumpet. Today she delights in engaging young children and families through music. Anna’s professional training includes a Master’s of Science in Education from Bank Street College and a Bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College. A highly skilled educator with over 28 years of teaching experience, Anna has taught for music centers across Metro Boston, engaging children through her highly interactive classes both in person and on Zoom. In addition to leading music and storytelling classes, Anna consults with childcare organizations, schools, parenting groups, local colleges, and community nonprofits to provide customized early literacy professional development, coaching and training services.

Brittany's photo and bio coming soon!

Whitney Sanchez (she/her) is a dedicated and soulful musician based in Pawtucket, RI. Her musical journey began at eleven, developing her skills through private lessons, musicals, gospel choirs, and youth bands. She holds a degree from Eugene Lang College, The New School, and a master’s degree from Goldsmiths College, University of London.

As a holistic vocal coach, Whitney guides young vocalists by connecting mind, body, and voice, emphasizing the healing power of singing. She holds Level 1&2 certifications in vocal pedagogy from the LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework, and is a certified Yoga teacher, integrating yoga principles into her vocal coaching.

Whitney loves working with people of all ages, including adults, seniors, and of course children! She strives to inspire her adult students to discover their musical ear, voice, and the transformative power of yoga, and to foster creativity and joy in music for all ages.

TTTara is an arts educator with a great love for Tara is an arts educator with a great love for dance, music and teaching; she takes great satisfaction in working with different age groups from little ones to elders.  For two decades, she worked as a dancer, primarily in classical Indian dance techniques.  She has performed and given dance/lecture demonstrations and workshops in schools, museums, and cultural institutions in Brazil, Colombia, India, Turkey, and the U.S., music and teaching; she takes great satisfaction in working with different age groups from little ones to elders.  For two decades, she worked as a dancer, primarily in classical Indian dance techniques.  She has performed and given dance/lecture demonstrations and workshops in schools, museums, and cultural institutions in Brazil, Colombia, India, Turkey, and the U.S.

Rania Toli is a Greek singer, composer, and educator with a background in jazz, Mediterranean, and world music traditions. She holds degrees from Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory, where she studied performance, production, composition, and vocal pedagogy. With a passion for musical storytelling and creative exploration, she loves helping young learners discover the joy of music. Her vocal teaching style blends playful engagement with healthy technique, creating a fun and supportive environment where every student feels encouraged to find their unique voice. She is excited to join the Children's Music Center of JP to share the joy of music with young children and families.