About Us
About Music and My Child |
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| For more than a decade, the Sacramento-based Music and My Child studio has brought music to the lives of thousands of children through the array of Kindermusik programs. Our efforts are guided by a defined set of principles. We believe that all children are innately and naturally connected to their musicality. We assert that a dynamic music-enrichment experience, introduced as early as possible, has a profound effect on a child’s cognitive, emotional, spiritual, social, language and physical development. The impact that this has on a child is life long.
Our commitment is to provide an environment that is loving, programs that are dynamic, fun and developmentally appropriate, and an experience that allows children to flourish. We believe that a parent or loving caregiver is a child’s first and most important teacher, and we provide the tools and guidance for you to support your child in creating a lifelong love of music. Our commitment is that every child we teach has a positive and joyful experience with music, and that they leave our classes feeling great about themselves. Want to learn more about our classes? Visit our video page. |
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About Our Director |
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| Cathy Moore was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1958 and came to the USA in 1994. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Melbourne and her teaching credential from Melbourne’s Mercy Teacher’s College. In 1998 she established the Music and My Child school, and by 2001 was appointed to Kindermusik’s ‘Maestro’ group, a senior team of the most accomplished Kindermusik educators in the world. From her various teaching locations, she personally teaches hundreds of children each week. As a parent, educator and entrepreneur, Cathy brings a diverse and dynamic life-experience to the fore, and provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for children to discover, express and develop their natural sense of music.
“Children inspire me. They’re so much fun. Frankly, I think they’re hilarious! Everything about them expresses a profound, musical quality that is a deep-seated expression of who they are. Our programs are perfect, because they are rich and comprehensive. They allow us to nurture and develop children’s natural musicality to the fullest extent. I love teaching. And I love the fact that I can introduce children to such a beautiful and gently woven methodology, that fosters individuality as well as family values.” Cathy lives in Sacramento with her husband of 27 years. They have three adult children. Cathy’s husband, Neil, is the founder of Simply Music, the largest playing-based music education institution in the world: www.simplymusic.com |
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About Our EducatorsShari Gueffroy- Licensed Kindermusik Educator Shari Gueffroy has been experiencing Kindermusik as a parent in class for over 5 years. She brings her love of children and music and nearly 30 years of music education and experience to class. Ms Shari has taught violin and performed with symphony orchestras, small ensembles, and pit orchestras-accompanying both popular musicals and opera. Witnessing firsthand Kindermusik’s fun approach to educating the whole child, and seeing her own children’s musical development, made her realize that becoming a Kindermusik Educator was the perfect way to share her love of music and encourage the musical journeys of other families.
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| Nan Fitzpatrick - Licensed Kindermusik Educator
Nan Fitzpatrick has been a Kindermusik parent for over 7 years experiencing with her own children the educational value, musical adventure and pure enjoyment that Kindermusik classes provide. As a Kindermusik educator, Ms. Nan brings 20 years of musical experience to the classroom. She has taught music to pre-schoolers, served on a non-profit Board of Directors focused on providing musical empowerment to women and children and performed with an a cappella quartet to raise money for local and global charities. Ms. Nan brings a love of music and sense of discovery to each class. She believes we can learn through music and be musical by playing together.
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| Leslie Margetich – Licensed Kindermusik Educator
“Leslie provides a warm environment for my children at Kindermusik. With her kind and soothing voice she describes each portion of the class directly to the children. Her energetic spirit and passion shines through in class as she dances around. She supports and encourages the children be free to express their individual personalities.” Denyce, Mother of Madison and Davis |
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