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Risa Waldman

Risa Waldman - Director
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Risa Waldman has enjoyed an extensive, professional career in Musical Theatre having performed on stages across Canada, the U.S. and as far away as Japan.  Born in Toronto, her background includes studies of Piano,Cello, Music Theory & History through The Royal Conservatory of Music, Developmental Psychology and Children’s Literature at The University of Toronto, and she is a graduate of the Banff Centre for Fine Arts.  Risa has taught various disciplines of dance for many years and is actively involved in Children’s Television and Theatre as a choreographer and director.  Risa became a registered Music Together® teacher in New York City and the Center for Music and Young Childrien in Princeton, NJ , recently awarded Risa Music Together Certification Level I status for outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy and parent education.
Carrie Adelstein was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec and has always had a passion for singing and music.  After graduating from John Abbott College's Theatre Workshop Program Carrie moved to Toronto to complete her Honours Bachelors at York University in Theatre.   Since graduating, Carries has lived in Toronto and works professionally as a performer in musical theatre, educational theatre, commercials and videos.  Carrie worked as both a Drama Supervisor and Youth Theatre Director at various camps and synagogues in Montreal, where she was able to combine her love for the arts with her love for children.  Carrie completed her Music Together Teacher Training in New York City and is thrilled to be part of the Music Together magic in Toronto!

Jodi Eligberg
joins our team directly from Princeton NJ where she began as a Music Together mom of three and went on to become a MT teacher at the Centre for Music & Young Children lab school where the program originated. Jodi was fortunate to apprentice under Lili Levinowitz, Ph.D who is the co-writer of the Music Together curriculum.   Jodi holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and JD from NYU School of Law.  Since childhood she has sung in choruses including the NJ All State Chorus and is extremely passionate about sharing her love of music with children.

Josie Vint was, according to her mother, born singing. She was born in Toronto, and raised in Ajax, ON. Her music and movement background includes studies in piano (Royal Conservatory), clarinet, dance (ballet, tap, jazz), and choral singing. Josie graduated with high honours from the Music/Theatre program at Sheridan College in Oakville where she received extensive training in voice/dance/acting/ stage performance. Before becoming a mother of two, she performed in musicals, and plays including children’s theatre, and as a solo singer in small nightclubs. Josie became a registered Music Together teacher in London, ON. She is overjoyed to be a part of the Making Music Together Centre and to be associated with such fine teachers who are devoting their skills to helping families discover the joy of active music making!

Cyndi Carleton is a Toronto-based music theatre performer and has performed in theatres across Canada.  A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier in Theatre and English, she also studied acting at the University of Windsor.  Her music studies have included Voice, Music Theory, and Flute.  Cyndi has written and directed for youth and teen music theatre programs, and she has taught for the after school drama program Arts Express.  She has also enjoyed volunteering her time to perform at the Hospital for Sick Children.  Cyndi became a
registered Music Together teacher in Fredonia, NY
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Sara Price (not currently teaching) is a registered Music Together teacher whose passion lies in theatre. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and has performed on stage in Canada and the U.S.  Sara grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, she has Bachelor of Science from McMaster University and music has always been a part of her life.  She has studied voice at the Hamilton Conservatory of Music, as well as being a regular participant in her synagogue's services.  Additionally, Sara has been involved in Jewish Education for many years, working with children of all ages.  She has been a youth director, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutor and she currently teaches Hebrew school at Beth Torah Hebrew's Cool and the Danforth Jewish Circle.  Sara's love of children and music led her to become a registered Music Together teacher in Fredonia, NY

Sheri Cormier
(not currently teaching) is a Toronto based musical theatre performer and teacher.  Originally from Nova Scotia, Sheri plays the flute, studied piano at Acadia University and graduated from Mount Allison University with a Bachelor of Music in Voice.  Her love for musical theatre led her to Ontario where she graduated from Sheridan College's Musical Theatre Performance program.  As a performer, she has worked professionally in theatres across the Maritimes, Ontario and onboard cruise ships in the Mediterranean and South Pacific.  As an educator, Sheri is dedicated to developing a love of music and theatre in her students. 
Sheri became a registered Music Together teacher here in Toronto and she is currently teaching private singing and piano lessons, a music theatre after-school program, and conducts a choir. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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If you have any questions about our program, please contact us at

 
risa@makingmusictogether.com or phone 416-833-1231


"...To this day my daughter never sings any songs during the class but when we're in the car or
at home, she is the ultimate songbird. 

I am pleasantly surprised at the
powerful impact this class has had on her and I can honestly say Ï love to
hear her sing".

I love your enthusiasm! Thank you Risa!"


-J. Sit,  Leaside