Director/Teacher. Julie has been Assistant Directing/Teaching since 1995 with Music Together of Fairfield County, Inc. She holds a Music Together Certificate Level 2 in teaching mastery. Her background includes voice and piano. Julie has studied Creative Arts Therapy and Dalcroze Eurhythmics. She continues to find new ways to connect music and community by hosting family drum circles and sing a longs. 

As long as she can remember, Elise has been passionate about music. Music has always been a part of her life; her mother sang and played guitar and her father always loved to dance.  Her parents’ old records were an endless source of joy for Elise, who spent hours immersed in the lyrics, rhythms, and harmonies of everything from broadway musicals and the big band era to the Beatles and Moody Blues. A natural performer, Elise began playing the flute over 25 years ago and has since enjoyed studying and teaching music at all levels.  Elise holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Central Connecticut State University and she has worked for many years as an early childhood educator. Elise is committed to ongoing professional development in order to gain a better understanding of children's musical development, Music Together program philosophy, and ongoing research in the field.  Elise regularly attends Music Together Songs and Skills workshops and was recently awarded her Certification Level 1 in teaching mastery from the Music Together CMYC (the Center for Music and Young Children) in Princeton for demonstrating achievement in musicianship, movement, parent education, and teaching the Music Together program.  Elise is thrilled to share her passion for music with young children and their families. She also attends Music Together classes with her husband Jordan and 2 year old daughter Lily.  She loves the way that making music as a family strengthens their family bond and how making music together with the families in her classes strengthens community bonds. 

Denise graduated from Slippery Rock State College with a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation. She has been teaching piano at Creative Music and Arts for 12 years. Currently she is Assistant Directing / Teaching Creative’s Summer Music Camp. Denise has an extensive background in creating musical experiences with children ranging from Nursery School to Junior High. She enjoys playing flute, singing and composing inspirational music.

Barbara has been enjoying the Music Together program since 1998. Her love of music and her desire to find a meaningful, playful and interactive experience to share with her young children is what first led her to Music Together. After 4 years as a parent participant, she decided to bring this fabulous program to other parents. She was trained in 2002 and has directed Music Together centers in Eagan, MN and Williamsville, NY. She is thrilled to be here and have the opportunity to share her love of Music Together will all of you.

Lis came to Music Together with her two children Matthew and Ben in 2003. She has studied clarinet for 9 years. Lis was an active member of concert band and drum major for two years in marching band. She has rediscovered her own "inner musician" through the joy of the Music Together program and is eager to share her knowledge and love of music with you and your family!