Jackie Jacobs teaches and directs Music Together of Fairfield County, which is one of  the largest Music Together program worldwide. She was also a director and partner in Bridge Together and the Total Learning Initiative in Bridgeport, CT, working and developing Music Together programs in preschool and parent child outreach settings throughout the district.  A master teacher and trainer, Jackie has been featured on 18 teacher training videos and participates in numerous editorial projects for the program. She leads songs workshops in person and online for teachers worldwide. Jackie is a frequent Continuing Education Provider for preschools and daycares throughout CT. She holds Certification Level 2 for Teaching Mastery, and has a BA in dance education and human movement studies. Her post graduate studies include voice, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, early childhood education, piano, and music theory. Jackie came to the program with her son Daniel in Music Together of Brooklyn in 1992.  Daniel has been featured singing in several of the MT song collections and is an accomplished singer and musician.  Her 27 year old daughter Lilli made her musical theater debut with a Broadway national tour of Cinderella  and is now an actor ,singer and dancer in NYC. Jackie believes in the value of music making for families and it’s wide ranging benefits for children and parents. She is an advocate for early childhood music and education in the CT community and nationwide. 

Before teaching Music Together, Jackie taught dance and held certifications in Pilates and as a Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer. She specialized in injury rehabilitation and prevention for dancers and athletes and prenatal and postpartum exercise, and was a frequent presenter at fitness conferences.             

Andrea Greenburg has been with Music Together of Fairfield County for over a decade! She thrives on working with children and delights in their excitment over all things musical. Her "Secret Power" is the ability to alter her lesson plan, on the spot, if it seems the group needs to calm down or "get moving"! She truly enjoys getting to know her families and looks forward to making music with them each week! Andrea has a Masters in Elementary Education from Bank Street College.

Andrea holds Certification Level 1 in Music Together.

Bizzy is a lifelong, self taught musician. She has been teaching in the Fairfield County and Danbury area for the past several years. She has worked with children teaching karate and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. She has worked in the children’s music ministries at a couple area churches and is a professional worship leader. She has recorded 2 CD’s of original music and has performed all over New England and other parts of the country as well. One of her songs, “Isn’t God Great?” is a big hit on the island of Fiji. Her music can be found on iTunes and her website: www.bizzybender.com

Recently Bizzy has been a big part of the groundbreaking outreach work, Jackie Jacobs has been doing in the Bridgeport public school system working with the Total Learning Initiative, bringing this wonderful program to underprivileged children, and by doing so, enhancing their entire educational process and experience.

She is the mother of 3 and Gaga (Grandma) to 2 beautiful grandchildren. They both attend one of her classes, so she is excited to build lasting musical memories with them through Music Together. Bizzy's love of children and music creates the perfect marriage of skills, knowledge and playfulness that makes her a wonderful teacher.

Bizzy is a registered Music Together teacher.

CJ wrote her first song at the age of ten and has been writing music ever since. CJ studied voice while attending Alfred University for a Fine Arts Degree. While in college she performed in coffee houses and on the college radio station. She plays guitar, ukulele, drums, and a little piano. CJ has been teaching Music Together for over 20 years and started the program when she brought her son to class back in 2002. Music Together's philosophies, diverse music, and playful approach, inspired CJ to become a teacher. CJ has always had a funloving, humorous and creative side that she loves to bring to the classroom which helps make the music, chants and dances come to life. She looks forward to teaching everyday and hopes that her musical skills, her light hearted spirit and love of working with young children and their families, creates a positive experience in her classes.

CJ holds Certification Level 1 in Music Together®.

Dustina Abbott grew up in Connecticut and graduated from SCSU with a double minor in Spanish and Psychology. She also completed the credits necessary to teach Early Childhood Education in preschool.  She has a daughter Izabella who catapulted her to love and help other children.  She hopes her daughter will follow in her footsteps and establish a love for the arts.

Dustina  used music at an early age to connect and see the world in a special way. She started singing solos, taught herself how to play keyboard at age 11 and fully committed to being an active member of her church music ministry.  She enjoys karaoke contests, gigging at restaurants as an acoustic artist, and has written Christian/worship songs. She hopes to record a CD of her music in the near future.

Dustina wants to share her love and passion of music with children and families because she believes that it can change lives as it did for her. She knows that Music Together is going to be a wonderful way to share that passion and foster music making for a lifetime.

Dustina is a Registered Music Together teacher.

When Jake was 2 years old, his favorite toy was a blue, plastic guitar. He started playing the piano when he was 6, the cello when he was 9, and the bass when he was 12. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2006 as a bass perfromance major and has been working as a professional bass player ever since. Jake earned a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Bridgeport, and has been an elementary school music teacher and a Music Together teacher since 2017. He lives with his wife and two boys, both of whom are Music Together Alumni. He loves sharing his passion for music in class and hopes that they enjoy creating and making music as much as he does.

Jake is a Registered Music Together teacher.

Kayleigh, a lifelong music enthusiast, began her singing journey at four years old, imitating a wide range of genres, from nursery rhymes to R&B and acoustic music. Her passion led her to participate in various singing competitions and telethons, ultimately resulting in professional training as a lead worship singer. During her vocal coaching sessions, she discovered her unique niche and began an after-school music program in her home town in Long Island, New York for school-aged children, 6-11 years old. Kayleigh's experience extends beyond music. With over 15 years in the childcare field, she worked in both professional and residential settings, specializing in working with children ages birth to five years old. Kayleigh is also a full time Nursery School teacher in Greenwich. Kayleigh's ultimate goal is to create a safe and enjoyable environment for parents/caregivers and children to come together, make music, and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Kayleigh is a registered Music Together teacher.

Natasha came to Music Together as a new mom, and soon after, became a teacher, which is where she has been firmly established for 18+ years. Natasha not only teaches some of our standard Music Classes, but she is also one of our Pre-School Music Teachers and is loved in both settings alike. Natasha's background and love for the performing arts allows her to intergrate a creative, playful style to her teaching. She brings a silliness to her song leading that makes both children and adults giggle and smile. 

Natasha holds Certification Level 1 in Music Together.

Rosanna Padilla Lopez is from Mexico and is the mother of  2 year old Sebastian! She is a psychologist and dance educator who has taught and performed throughout Latin America. She is the founder of the Psychomotor Development Technique known as Danza Ludica, or playful dance, which helps to integrate typical children as well as those with special needs in learning to acquire physiological and intellectural maturity. Rosana is an expert in traditonal songs and dances from the Hispanic Culture, and is excited to share her knowledge with students attending her Canta y Baila Conmigo^® classes. She will also be conducting classes and workshops in Playful Dance. Her warm inviting presence and expertise with working with young children is evident from the way she teaches.

Rosanna is  a certified Music Together teacher. 

Steve is a multi instrumentalist who has been teaching for Music Together of Fairfield County for 25 years. He first came to Music Together as a parent in a class with his 3 year old and his infant. He soon discovered that being a teacher would be a great way for him to share his love for music with other children and families in Fairfield County. He is very excited to say that he is now able to take his grandaughter to Music Together class once a month down in NJ. In addition to teaching Music Together, Steve also gives private lessons on guitar and intruductory piano.

Steve holds a Certification Level 1 in Music Together. 

Liz is an opera singer and music teacher who grew up in New Jersey. She has settled with her husband and 2 little girls in Riverside after living and performing all over the country. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon Univeristy, she holds a BFA in voice as well as a Master's in music from University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. As an apprentice with Seattle Opera, she went into schools and performed parts of Wagner's "Ring Cycle" alongside the kids, as well as "Hansel and Gretel". Playing the role of the wicked stepsister in Rossini's "La Cenerentola" with New York City Opera's outreach program for the last 3 years has definitely been a fun career highlight. She has sung roles and chorus parts with many companies, including the Metropolitan Opera, and is incredibly excited to bring her lifelong joy of music to young children. She first came across Music Together when she was a nanny in New York City twelve years ago, was extremely intrigued by the outstanding program and she decided to become a teacher.

Liz is a registered Music Together teacher.

As mother of two young children, Nicole recognizes the challanges that come with parenting. After her own personal struggles she decided that she needed to give back to others in similar situations. Nicole became a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and a Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) so she can be on the front line, supporting new parents. Most recently, Nicole received a certification as a Potty Learning Couselor and hosts workshops and private consults. Find out more by visiting Nicole's professional website, www.latchsmith.com 

Nicole runs our New and Expecting Parent Support Group and Let's Get This Potty Started Workshops.

Baby & Me Yoga Instructor and New Mom Support Circle Leader

Alessandra is a mother, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and 200-hour Kripalu yoga teacher who has always loved sharing her passion for yoga with others. After being a student of yoga for over a decade, Alessandra obtained her yoga teacher certification in 2016 as a way to guide others in experiencing the benefits she herself has received from the practice. Her approach is compassionate and gentle, providing a safe and comfortable environment for her students. Through Alessandra's own journey into motherhood in 2023, she found immense joy in supporting other women postpartum and began teaching Baby & Me Yoga classes and facilitating New Mom Support Groups. She works full time in private practice as a psychotherapist with a focus on supporting children, adolescents and young adults.