Our Teachers

Grew up surrounded by music, with years of piano, ballet, and ballroom dancing training, Anita developed a deep appreciation for musical expression. She brings a wealth of experience to The Music Class by blending rhythm and creativity in every lesson. As the board chair of ARTogether, an Oakland-based nonprofit that leverages art-based programs to support refugee and immigrant communities, Anita is passionate about using arts to empower others. She is excited to inspire young children to explore the joys of music and movement, fostering a lifelong love for the arts.
 

Lindsey has played the flute since she was ten years old and has enjoyed playing in bands, orchestras, and singing in choirs. She finds delight in dancing and has learned various dance styles such as modern, ballroom, and street dance. Lindsey likes creating art with her own music and dance ensembles and professionally collaborating with other artists. She is passionate to make a difference through the arts and was inspired to become a music and movement educator when her teachers made a difference in her life growing up. Along with starting as a music teacher at The Music Class, Lindsey also teaches middle school band and supports neurodivergent college students as an academic coach. She has discovered coaching to be rewarding to help individuals with neurodivergence navigate their academic and life journeys through the extra challenges they face. Lindsey finds teaching to be gratifying to engage students learn music and grow the life skills and appreciation music and dance provides. Lindsey is excited to teach and enrich both young children and adults music and movement at The Music Class!