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๐Ÿ•ฐ️QUANTUM LEAP RECITAL! May 3, 2026

We all took a QUANTUM LEAP last weekend at “If I could TURN BACK TIME…” RECITAL!  

We traveled back in time with our very own time machine to the year that each song was released. (I’m happy to report that we did not lose anyone in the corridors of time!๐Ÿ˜ฎ‍๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ•ฐ️๐Ÿ˜) 

The performers did a fantastic job bravely taking the stage while simultaneously managing a time travel experience. (I’ve told you these kids are amazing!) 

It was such a fun time and I especially appreciated our most excellent audience who fully participated in the adventure (even singing YMCA & Ain’t No Mountain High Enough in chorus with us at one point! Haha! You guys rock!) 

Congratulations to the winners of our drawing who walked away with their own flux capacitor and a Back To The Future DVD. ๐Ÿ˜„ 

THANK YOU to my mom for making clock cookies, my hubby who wrestled every piece of equipment and ran sound & my daughters who brilliantly pulled off the artistic side of things with decorations and an original illustration that we used in our programs and customized into stickers. Team Bailey! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽถWOOP!๐Ÿ˜… 

See you in November for our Harvest Fall Recital!๐Ÿ‚

Check out the inside of our Time Machine! (A nod to our cat mascot Jennifurr, whom all the kids love๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿˆ) click video below!












๐ŸŽ„Gingerbread Christmas Recital! December 7, 2025

Oh my goodness! What a day! The performers were so so so so good! I truly have the most remarkable students! Bravo!!!

A huge thank you to all those who helped make our gingerbread Christmas recital a sweet, wonderful winter wonderland experience…I always say that parents and grandparents are the secret ingredient! Thank you so much for all your support on the homefront!

And many thanks to my family…My daughter Bryana did all the illustrations for the backdrop and program. My other daughter Makenna was in charge of decorations. I absolutely love what she pulled off on stage! My husband worked sooo hard with set up and sound and transporting literally everything with multiple trips in his Jeep. And my mom brought the most delicious cookies and sweet bread ever. Thank you, thank you!

For added fun, we had a gingerbread house village! Many kids brought their own creations in and we had them up for display!  ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ„AND we also played Christmas bingo with the audience during the recital. So many winners! So much fun!

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Check out the video.

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Here are some pictures from that ginger-sweet day! 















Kids' Choice / Sweets Recital May 4, 2025

 Such a great day! Music & Sweetness filled the air! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿญ
















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Credentials & Affiliations

A little about me. ๐Ÿ˜Š 


Private Voice and Piano Teacher in My Home Studio  September 1997 - Present

I have been offering private piano and voice lessons to children, teens and adults from my home studio since 1997.

Vocalist: Shoestring Productions  September 2010 - Present

I am a vocalist with Shoestring Productions providing Yuletide cheer during the Christmas season as a caroler. "Oh what fun it is to ride...." to places like Longwood Gardens, corporate events, country clubs and nursing homes to sing our quartet arrangements!

Singer/Songwriter & Entertainer with Mended Vessels music group as well as Hops and Tannin music group  2002-Present (though we did take a hiatus for a number of years to raise our children)

My husband and I take our music 'on the road'. We enjoy performing at local coffee shops, outdoor events, and church functions. 

Music Specialist/Instructor: VSA Delaware, The State Organization on Arts and Disability September 2011 - June 2012 

I specifically worked with the Salvation Army's disability group. Our weekly classes were filled with music games, education, and performance preparation for the end of the year performance.

Piano and Voice Instructor: Music & Arts Music Store, Delaware  December 2009 - September 2012

I loved going into the music store and offering my services as a private voice and piano teacher. I was able to teach children, teens and adults during my time there.

Kindermusik Instructor, Early Childhood Music Wilmington Music School  September 2003 - June 2005

I enjoyed teaching early childhood music through the Kindermusik program at the Wilmington Music School for several years.

Private Lesson Instructor and Summer Camp Specialist at Premier Centre for the Arts, Middletown, DE  September 2002 - January 2006

I taught private voice and piano at PCA for several years as well as theater summer camps for children.

Substitute Music Teacher for Local Schools, Northeastern Music Programs, Inc.  September 1997 - June 1999

I enjoyed going into the schools and providing a musically fun and educational time for elementary school students.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

BS in Music Education, K-12, West Chester University, West Chester, PA September 1993 - May 1997  Music Education, Voice Major

Kindermusik Certified Instructor, Kindermusik  September 2002  Though my license is not currently updated, I received an online certification from Kindermusik during the years I taught their classes.

AWARDS:

Teacher of the Month  Takelessons.com  October 2010  I was so honored to be named "Teacher of the Month" in October 2010. Wow! What an honor!

AFFILIATIONS:

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers  January 2004  The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

Photo Collection of Past Recitals!

Recitals are definitely a highlight for us! It’s a chance for students to showcase where they are at in their musical journey, as well as give them experience in front of a live audience. I love making the recitals fun and laid-back so students feel comfortable. Our time is filled with smiles, prizes and lots of food during our reception that follows. 

More photos to come!! But here are a few from the last few years… 







BINGE NIGHT RECITAL 
DECEMBER 2024







HELLO, SUMMER! RECITAL 
MAY 2024






2010s Recital
December 2023







Fairytale / Kids’ Choice Recital 
May 2023











UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 2022










50s RECITAL
MAY 2022










WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST? RECITAL
DECEMBER 2021








DISNEY RECITAL
MAY 2021




BROADWAY RECITAL
OCTOBER 2020