School Visits & Classes
Children who learn to enjoy and celebrate their voices develop
self confidence and a deeper appreciation of music and life.
Visiting schools, whether for a large assembly performance or individual classroom sessions, is one of my favorite things to do. I really enjoy meeting new children and sharing my music with them.
"This year, Ivan was able to play at my school. I cannot even put into words how amazing the show was." - Susan Zibbe, teacher of autistic children
Read the rest of Susan's letter about Ivan's visit to her school.
I'd Love to Visit Your School
Since every school is different, I approach each visit as a collaboration. If you're interested in having me perform at your school or center, contact me and we'll talk about what you have in mind.
I live in New York City, where I also teach weekly music classes in neighborhood nursery schools. My schedule is fairly flexible, and I can usually be available any day of the week. I'll travel anywhere in the New York Metro area, and will gladly consider going further depending on time and expense.
In addition, I occasionally have room in my schedule for new music classes. If your school or center is in New York City, please contact me to ask about my weekly or bi-monthly music programs.
Some Schools Where I've Visited & Taught
Performances/Workshops — Chesterbrook Academy (NJ), Children's Aid Society (NYC), Teacher's College Columbia University (NYC), Grover Beach Elementary School (CA), Joseph F. Cappello School (NJ), Orfalea Family Center (CA), Progressive School of Long Island, NYC PS 3,NYC PS 24, SAR Early Learning Center (NYC), Tenth Street Tots (NYC), Warren Elementary School (VT), and many more . . .
Weekly Music Specialist — A-Z School, Baby Moves, Barrow Street Nursery School, Buckle My Shoe, Children's Corner, Creative Steps, Corlears School, Downing Street Playgroup, Educational Alliance, FedKids, Greenwich House Preschool, Isabella Childcare Center, Little Missionaries Day Nursery, McBurney YMCA, New Beginnings, New Friends School, Playspace, Preschool of the Arts, PS 3, PS 11, Thompson Street Playgroup, University Plaza Nursery School, Vanderbilt YMCA, Washington Square Preschool, Yal Daynu School.
Teacher — Connie's Nursery School, SoHo Center for Arts & Education, Westminster After-School Program.
My Educational Philosophy
The purpose of my work is to help young children understand the richness and magnitude of their own voices.
I utilize an extensive range of songs and literature that encourage interaction and spontaneity, while fostering important vocalization skills and phonemic awareness.
I make a point of genuinely listening to and responding to each child. Our communication deepens as they perceive that I value their contribution.
Children who learn to enjoy and celebrate their voices develop self confidence and a deeper appreciation of music and life.
