Our Teachers

Carly started taking her daughter to music class at the Music Playhouse when she was just 10 months old, and now she is excited to join the TMP family as a teacher!  She has a Bachelor's degree in elementary education from Purdue and a graduate certification in literacy instruction from Ball State.  Before college, Carly studied voice and piano for many years. She taught piano with Irina Gorin's Piano Studio and performed competitively around the Indianapolis area.  As a Carmel native, she had wonderful opportunities to be involved with show choir and musical theatre from a young age.  She credits her public school teachers, choir directors, vocal coach, piano teacher, and parents with cultivating a love for music and a passion for teaching.  Carly is thrilled to bring her experience to The Music Playhouse and make music with your family!

Emily is so excited to be joining The Music Playhouse as a teacher. She has a bachelors degree in Child Development and a masters degree in Community Education. She loves helping children grow and thrive through education opportunities! 

Emily received her Doctor of Education and Master of Education degrees in Music Education from Columbia University. She also received Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees in Voice Performance from the University of Arizona and Temple University.  Emily has presented, performed and taught all over the world. She has taught music to all ages, including music classes for newborn babies, and undergraduate and graduate music courses at Marian University, Boston University, and American University of Sharjah.  Emily has published her research in many publications, including the International Journal of Music Education, Philosophy of Music Education Review, and many others.  In addition, her book, Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies in Music Education: Expanding Culturally Responsive Teaching to Sustain Diverse Musical Cultures and Identities, was published by Routledge Press in September 2021. Most importantly, Emily enjoys singing with her three children, Lili, Noah, and Jacob! She is so excited to make music with you!

I’m Gladys, originally from Venezuela and now proud to call Indiana home for the past 7 years. As an accountant by profession, I’ve found immense joy in nurturing my son’s bilingualism, knowing firsthand the dedication required to master a language. From my earliest years, I’ve been captivated by the English language, a passion that led me to serve as an ESL Instructional Assistant at Monon Trail Elementary School, where I had the privilege of helping young learners grasp English. Additionally, as the District Community Liaison for Westfield Schools, I’ve had the opportunity to support families in their educational journey. Beyond work, I enjoy listening to music and cherish the bonds formed through new friendships. Each day, I embrace the opportunity to learn something new. You can often find me and my son exploring the outdoors, attending music classes, or enjoying our local library!

Lauren is excited and honored to be joining the wonderful Music Playhouse team of teachers! She and her 2-year-old daughter, Olivia, started attending The Music Playhouse classes after moving back to Indiana in 2023 and became instantly captivated by the music, joy, and community. She brings a background in education, non-profit management, and music performance. Lauren is a proud alumnus of the North Central Counterpoints, NCHS Wind Ensemble (flute), NCHS Symphony Orchestra (flute), Indiana University Singing Hoosiers, Boise Women's Chorus, and Boise Master Chorale, and a current member of several choral and flute ensembles in the Indianapolis area. Outside of TMP, she is pursuing her real estate license and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She looks forward to sharing the joy of music with you and your families!