Rizzie

One of the things Rizzie loves most is learning. Rizzie has a B.A. in music from Michigan State University and she is a multi-instrumentalist with experiences ranging from "formally trained" to "self-taught" and things in between. Rizzie sought to engage the youngest learners and their caregivers in a way that encourages lifelong exploration with plenty of laughter along the way. She joined Music For Families in 2014 and has loved teaching Music Together programs ever since.

In 2019, Rizzie was awarded Music Together Certification Level 1 status for outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy, and parent education by the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ.

Music continues in Rizzie's life outside of the classroom. She has performed across the United States, Europe, and Mexico. In her spare time, Rizzie enjoys studying languages and aspires to speak 4 languages (and loves to practice speaking them with the families in her classes!).