All of our teachers are passionate about music and the development of children.
They create a fun, informal, social setting that spurs engagement supports each child's musical development.
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Allison Wilkins (Director)
Miss Alli received her training and became a registered Music Together® instructor in New York where she taught for over 31/2 years on Long Island. before permanently relocating to Sarasota. Allison, grandaughter to the late James Bridges (conductor and founder of the JAMES BRIDGES SCHOOL OF MUSIC in Pittsburgh)recalls her earliest memories of "music making" and adheres to the Music Together philosophy that children are quite naturally- musical from birth. She has been performing for children of all ages since her childhood and studied at the Pittsburgh Playhouse for the performing arts. Among her credits is the musical portrayal of Cinderella on WQED television. She holds a degree in psychology with an emphasis in special education from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her experience with children is extensive; from raising her own wonderful children (Elizabeth and Jeffrey) to working with abused, autistic, Downs and handicapped children- to being a Brownie leader for several years. Currently Ms. Wilkins teaches Music Together classes for tots & their caregivers in Sarasota and Bradenton. In addition to her toddler classes, (which she accompanies on auto harp), Miss Alli offers movement and music classes for children with special needs and interactive music for the elderly. Allison's passion for music can be summarized in her philosophy that music is "the stuff of the soul" and is to be enjoyed by children of all ages beginning at birth- quite possibly before! Ms. Wilkins resides in south Florida with her husband and 3 dogs. |