Music Together of Hampton Roads

Our teachers are passionate about music and the development of children. All of our teachers have successfully completed the live Music Together^®^®Teacher Training, which is built on early childhood and music development research. We keep our skills fresh through workshops every semester and advanced trainings offered by Music Together Worldwide.

Our teachers create a fun, informal, social setting that spurs engagement and supports each child's musical development.

		Emily Brennan Rigotti Licensed Center Director and Registered Music Together Teacher Emily is a singer and pianist who has been enjoying music for as long as she can remember. She fell in love with music at age 2 when she toddled over to her grandparents’ grand piano and began to tickle the ivories! She holds a Master of Music degree from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in music and business from the University of Miami. She studied art song, vocal performance, and German at Salzburg College in Austria. Most recently, she conducted post-graduate studies in voice and piano at Queens University. She has had the honor of singing in professional opera, musical theatre, oratorio, and concert productions. In addition, she has taught music in a variety of capacities such as classroom music teacher, music director for musical theatre productions, and private vocal instructor. Emily has been teaching the Music Together curriculum for 15 years. She received her Music Together training from Dr. Lili M. Levinowitz at the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ. She is a registered Music Together teacher and a licensed Music Together Center Director. Emily is the mother of Alexa (14) and Luke (12). Both children attended Music Together class with Emily from infancy through preschool! Emily has a sincere love for young children. She is delighted to be blending her two passions by leading Music Together classes!

		Becky Bowie Becky has had a passion for music and children for as long as she can remember! She has worked with kids for most of her adult life, in settings ranging from Disney World to daycare centers to hospitals. Becky loves nurturing children through music and being able to watch them grow and develop in class. Becky has been a Music Together teacher for over 8 years, and has an energetic, enthusiastic, and playful spirit. She has been a flute player for many years. Becky holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University at Buffalo, and a Master's Degree in Music Therapy from SUNY New Paltz. She moved from Brooklyn, NY to the Hampton Roads area in 2016, and absolutely loves it here! She works full-time as the Music Therapist at CHKD's Children's Pavilion, working with kids ages 6-17 in mental health. Now Becky has a daughter of her own who she LOVES going to Music Together classes with her as well!

		Dana Henning Dana recently completed her Music Together training and is excited to be teaching for Music Together of Hampton Roads. Dana has a BA in Music from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. She has taught music in preschool settings and ESL to young children. She is a soprano and has performed in church choirs, in musical theatre productions, and as a member of numerous choruses, including the Virginia Opera Chorus and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus. After many household moves, she and her husband settled in Virginia Beach in 2008 when he retired from active duty in the US Navy. They have four adult children and four grandchildren. Dana loves to watch young children and their families connect and flourish by making music together.

		Lisa McCarthy Lisa grew up surrounded by music, as her father was a minister. Her love for theatre and music greatly influenced her decision to enroll in Music Together class with her own children. She enjoyed it so much that she decided to become a Music Together teacher! She received her Music Together training from creators Ken Guilmartin and Dr. Lili M. Levinowitz at the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ. Lisa was a Music Together center director and teacher for over 16 years in the greater Richmond area. She and her husband recently relocated to the area to enjoy beach life! Lisa looks forward to bringing the joy of music to you!

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