Our Teachers

Rebecca is Family Rhythm's founding director. She is an early childhood educator, Music Together^® certified teacher, and Positive Discipline parent educator. She has five children who are all Music Together babies! When she isn't teaching, you'll be sure to find her hiking, drinking coffee, or listening to live music. She is passionate about parent education, creating meaningful experiences for families, and building community bonds through music. She deeply believes in Family Rhythm's mission: Building a vibrant community by empowering families to create strong bonds, fostering joy-filled creativity, and cultivating meaningful connections with others.

Jared is a Music Together dad of two young children. As owner of Sustained Music School, he teaches private lessons in multiple instruments to beginning through advanced students of all ages. Jared graduated with his Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from San Jose State University. As a composer, he writes and records string arrangements for local bands. He also writes folk-rock songs with his sister as Bird and Willow, and experimental dream pop with Portland band, Starover Blue. As a music teacher, Jared knows firsthand the benefit of developmentally appropriate early exposure to musical play.

Laurel is a singer-songwriter, composer and educator. As owner of All Day Music, she teaches piano, voice, composition and recording. After studying music and early childhood education, she graduated from Northern Arizona University and moved to Portland for its vibrant music scene. She has performed and recorded with many local and international projects and has released three albums of original compositions. Laurel is passionate about bringing musical opportunities to children and loves the experience of guiding families towards connection through music.

Amy has been involved in music in one way or another for as long as she can remember! She has put her vocal training to use as a live performer in a number of ways, including participating in musical theatre productions, choirs, and at her church. Amy was a preschool teacher and directed children’s musical theatre productions before earning her masters degree in the field of psychology. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Behavior Analyst, having worked with children with special needs for the last 7 years. Amy is passionate about creating inclusive spaces for all children and families to access the learning and community that Music Together classes have to offer.

Katie is an educator and mama with a passion for creating meaningful, joy-filled learning experiences for children. After earning a degree in Elementary Education and a Master in Teaching from Northwest University, she worked as both a classroom teacher and a reading specialist. She now homeschools her own three kiddos and provides private reading support to children and families. Katie is passionate about play-based learning and cultivating environments where children can learn through curiosity, creativity, discovery, and connection.

Marie is a dancer, choreographer, performer, and educator with a passion for movement and creative expression. She has taught and performed with several Irish and cultural dance companies. She has choreographed for dance, theater, competitions, and individual performers, and has extensive experience in musical theater as an actor, dancer, and stage manager. Marie believes in the power of dance to connect people and that everyone who can move can dance. She believes it’s never too late to begin dancing and loves helping people discover the joy of movement, music, and performance.