Our Teachers

Jennie Carpenter received her Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Ball State University. Her training and years of experience aiding the development of young children coupled with her many years of musical training contribute to the value of her classes at The Music Playhouse. Jennie plays the trumpet, baritone and is a vocalist. She performed in various choirs and bands throughout high school and college and continues to perform with her church’s worship team. Jennie lives in the Noblesville area with her husband and two children.

Stephanie Becher has been teaching children music for over sixteen years. In addition to teaching toddlers and preschoolers in church choirs, she has taught both elementary and middle school general music and choir. Stephanie has always loved children of all ages, and finds it thrilling to see how music can light up a child's life, no matter their age. Stephanie received her Bachelors of Music Education at The University of Illinois and her Masters in Music Education at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. She resides in Indianapolis with her husband, daughter and son.

Anna Brammer grew up in a musical family and has been making music from a very young age. She started piano lessons at the age of five and began flute when she was eight years old. Through teaching private instrument lessons and working with young children through church and school music settings, Anna realizes the value and excitement of musical experience at an early age. She received her B.S. degree in Music Education from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC.  Anna has enjoyed playing and performing in different instrumental groups and concert bands throughout the years. Anna and her husband currently reside in the Noblesville area with their two boys. Miss Anna is now home full-time with her boys, however you will see her every now and then as a substitute teacher for The Music Playhouse!

Music has been a big part of Christina Dooley's life from a very early age, beginning with piano lessons and then singing every chance she could get. She performed around Indianapolis much of her childhood and continued to perform at Indiana University where she was a Singing Hoosier and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Vocal Performance and Theatre. Since then, she has been busy at home with her three boys and volunteering at their schools and church where she is on the worship team. Christina and her husband, Tim, live on the northwest side of Indianapolis, just 5 miles from the house where she grew up.

Miss Emma began taking both piano and violin at a very young age. Her passion for music grew and she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Bob Jones University and won first place in the school Piano Commencement Competition. Miss Emma has experience teaching private piano, elementary music and leading middle/high school choirs. In addition, she has also completed training in Kodaly and Music Therapy. Miss Emma loves children and has volunteered in orphanages and kids clubs. She and her husband reside in Noblesville and love traveling and spending time with her niece and nephews in their free time!