Amber, a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), joined TMC in 2024 and brings a passion for fostering connection and learning through music. With a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and a minor in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans, Amber's experience includes working with individuals with diverse needs and engaging children in both group and one-on-one settings. In Parent and Me Music Classes, she uses music as a tool for learning, self-expression, and creating a fun and supportive environment for young children and their families.

Anna Laura Quinn is a New Orleans-based vocalist and bandleader who is rapidly gaining notice for her particular blend of contemporary jazz, well-loved tunes from the American Songbook, French and Brazilian music, and more. She received her Masters in Jazz Studies from University of New Orleans in May 2021, and released her first full length album entitled Open the Door in February 2022. Anna's work is propelled by her unwavering dedication to music, visual art, collaboration, and education. As an educator and music facilitator, she hopes to invite people of all ages to step into their inherent musicality and to experience the joy of singing, both individually and in community.

Avery Collins is a singer, songwriter, teacher, composer, and worship leader. She is originally from Bryan, Texas and received a B.A. in Music with a concentration in classical voice from the University of North Texas in 2020. Avery has spent her time since undergrad teaching Kindergarten and 3rd-5th Grade Music at a Classical charter school in Texas. She is currently working on recording her first E.P. Avery aspires to use her music and her passion to teach children to inspire and lead others to beauty.

My name is Emily. I have my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with littles since 2010. I am originally from Alabama. My husband is Coast Guard and that is what brought us, and our 3 children, to the Northshore and it is now home. I can’t wait to help you make memories that will last forever with your littles. 

Emma Schillage is a Southern Gothic playwright, actor, singer, director, and arts educator based in New York and New Orleans. Schillage earned their BA in Theatre Arts from Loyola University New Orleans ('19) and MFA in Playwriting from Columbia University ('23).

Their work has been produced by The 24-Hour Plays: Nationals, Breaking and Entering Theatre Co., the cell, and Southern Rep Theatre. Their play, Cockroaches, was a semi-finalist in the Austin Film Festival Playwriting Competition ('23) and long-listed for The Seattle Public Theater's Distillery New Work Festival ('23). Schillage was also a finalist for The Dramatists Guild Fellowship (22' and 23') and Ars Nova's Play Group (23' and 24'). They are currently one of the cell's 2024 resident artists and are a Finalist in the 2024 Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Conference.

As a theatre educator and director, Emma has worked as a Guest Playwriting Instructor and Director at Loyola University New Orleans. They were also a Teaching Artist for Southern Rep Theatre's Youth Programming.

Misty has been an educator for 16 years and enjoys working with children of all ages. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from LSU where she also played piccolo in Tigerband. Music education was an influential part of Misty’s upbringing, and she enjoys sharing musical experiences with her students in order to develop an understanding and appreciation of the arts. When she’s not teaching, Misty enjoys spending time in nature with her husband and two children.

Sara is currently obtaining her B.A. in Musical Theater at the University of New Orleans. Sarah has been singing in choir and theater since she was a young child. Besides her love of singing, Sara starting playing the piano at age 6 and then the violin at age 12. Sara enjoys working with children as she helped and worked at her family's childcare center in her hometown of Monroe. 

Sarah Ristaino is a songwriter, vocalist and multi instrumentalist from Raleigh, NC.  She has a B.A. in Music from UNC Asheville, and has been writing songs and playing shows since she moved to NOLA in 2017.  She also enjoys hikes with her Blue Heeler pup and is a flower enthusiast.

Sarah Ruth Altman is a studio music teacher and collaborative musician hailing from Jackson, MS. She received a BA in Music (Voice) and Elementary Education from Millsaps College in 2018. She is currently seeking an MS in Counseling and Music Therapy from Loyola University New Orleans. Catch her around town anytime someone says, “hey, want to sing?”

Instructor information coming soon!