Our Teachers

All of our teachers are passionate about music and the development of children.

They create a fun, informal, social setting that spurs engagement and supports each child's musical development.

photo Mary

Mary Aloia is the Director of the program, and a professional singer and actress. Before becoming a wife & a mommy, she could be seen on commercials, soaps & in theaters across the country. She has toured the United States with Theaterworks USA, a children's theater company and is the founder of Kidzrobics, a Manhattan-based children's dance & exercise program. Mary has studied vocal performance and theater for over 30 years. She is the proud mom of Alexandra - 23 years old, Christopher - 22 years old, and Ava - 17 years old. They were all singing before they could talk and dancing before they could walk...thanks to Music Together®!

     
photo Jodee

Jodee Lord is the former director of The Oakwood Heights Community Church Nursery School. The nurturing and loving environment that she has created at the preschool has touched hundreds of children over the years. Her reputation as a director and an early childhood educator is outstanding. Her musical background follows her roots in the church, playing the guitar and singing in various choirs throughout her life. Jodee has a bluesy voice, a folksy style, and spontaneous personality. It is an honor to have her on our terrific teaching staff!

     
photo John

John Watson Stewart is an award winning international director, choreographer, writer and performer. He is the Artistic Director for both the Weathervane Theatre (NH), and ArtBridge (Central America); he is founder of WINDSOCK Theatre camp for children aged 6-16. He has performed all over this hemisphere from Off Broadway to Regional and stock. John & Mary are the co-directors of The Amazing Kids' Choir & Spotlight Children's Theatre.

     
photo Kim

Kim is an actor, rock & roll singer, wife and mom to her beloved Jagger, age 8! Kim attended the America Musical & Dramatic Academy in NYC and then pursued a career in musical theatre. Kim is the lead singer in the band, Atomic Krush that she founded with her guitarist husband, Joe! Kim brings her talent & positive "sunshine" energy to everything she does! We are so lucky to have her on our teaching team!

     
photo Kerry

     
photo Cat
     
  Mary & Cat
     
  Mary & Kim