Karee has taught Music Together since 1997. She is a licensed Center Director and Certified Level II instructor with Music Together. She has her B.A. in vocal performance and M.A. in music history and literature. She received her M.A. at the University of Denver where she met her husband Steve while he was working on his M.M. in classical guitar performance. Karee loves bringing music to families and helping them discover the joy of music. She's raised two great kids who also teach Music Together!

Steve has been teaching Music Together since 2000 when Karee was with child (Ella). He is a licensed Center Director and Certified Level II Music Together teacher. Steve has music degrees from Wilfred Laurier in Waterloo, Ontario and from the University of Denver, both degrees in classical guitar. When he isn't teaching Music Together, he is also known as a Suzuki Guitar instructor!

Alyson studied Music Education at the University of Denver. She has worked in music programs in both the Denver Public and Cherry Creek school districts. She has taught piano for over 15 years maintianing a studio of over 45 students. Alyson and her daughter Claire participated in Music Together classes with Karee and Steve for nearly four years. Alyson is delighted to have another creative outlet for her love of music education. Alyson has also achieved Certification Level I through Music Together.

Javan is one of our Certified Level I Music Together teachers!  She has been playing the violin for most of her life, having started as a Suzuki student at age two.  She earned her degree in violin performance from the University of Denver on a full scholarship.  She began playing professionally with the Denver Chamber Orchestra while still in college.  Javan has played in a string quartet for more than 30 years, and has performed with countless orchestras, including the Colorado Ballet Orchestra and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.  She has played with such performers as Doc Severinsen, Mel Torme, Kathy Lee Gifford, Mannheim Steamroller, Stevie Wonder, Marco Antonio Solis, and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.

Javan has been teaching private violin, viola, and piano lessons for more than 30 years, has instructed Suzuki group classes for fifteen years, and has taught string classes in four metro-area school districts.  She was the conductor of the Sinfonia at Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras for five years, and for two years was the Music Director and Conductor of Eklectika Youth Ensembles, an innovative youth orchestra that she founded. She was the conductor for the String Ensembles and the Conservatory Orchestras at Denver Young Artists Orchestras for ten years, and is excited to be with the Front Range Youth Symphony as the conductor of the Concert Strings and the Chamber Orchestras.

Her other not insubstantial activities include raising two boys, who both play the cello!

Monica returns to Twinkle Together after taking 4 years to study and teach the Reggio Emilia approach to children's education at the Boulder Journey School. After the birth of her son this past Dec, she is excited to be back teaching Music Together in the Denver area. Monica graduated from the University of Denver with a Master of Music in opera performance but also loves teaching yoga, meditation and working with children in any capacity. She and her husband, Chad Reagan, enjoy good food, good music and occasional bouts of operatic duets while hanging out at home.

Monica is one of our Level I Certified Teachers!

Carolyn was introduced to Music Together as a nanny and fell in love immediately!  She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio where her family instilled a love of the arts in her early.  Carolyn has been singing, dancing, and acting ever since!  After earning her BFA in Theatre - Acting from West Virginia University, she travelled the country for a few years as a Tour Actor/Director with Missoula Children's Theatre.  Here in Colorado, Carolyn is a freelance choreographer, director, and performer and a nanny for two music-loving kiddos!

Gary has been a musician for over 17 years. Inspired by his parents' love for music, it has always been a staple of his life. Learning guitar at a young age helped him grow in his musical abilities and he loves sharing his knowledge with others. Gary has played lead guitar for a Baltimore band, “Locus Sound” and has taught guitar for those who are eager to learn. "I’ve found that music brings people together — I instill this in my life everyday. I am absolutely thrilled to share that experience with those who are interested in learning!" Gary is excited to be with Twinkle Together!

Leslie was born and raised in Colorado and began playing music at age 9. She played clarinet and bass clarinet all through school, and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Music Education. Leslie spent 13 teaching general music in public schools, before leaving to teach Music Together classes. Leslie chose Music Together after taking classes with her son.

In addition to her training with Music Together, Leslie is Orff certified and taught classes in World Drumming while working in schools. 

Leslie still plays bass clarinet with the Denver Rock Orchestra, currently in its 4th season!