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Waldman - Director
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.(Scroll down for teaching staff) 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 registered Music Together teacher in Sara Price (not currently teaching) is a registered Music Together teacher whose passion lies in theatre. She is a graduate of the 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. ![]() 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 |