The Director of Music Together of Naperville, Joan studied voice and piano at the University of Northern Iowa before deciding to enter the unrelated field of nursing. Working as a pediatric nurse, she was amazed at the affect music had on her patients. While doing her homework on various early childhood music classes, she fell in love with Music Together, and brought the program to Naperville in the summer of 2000. Joan is a Certification Level One Instructor and is a candidate for Certification Level Two. She lives in south Naperville with her family and super-dog, Patch.

She has been awarded Music Together Certification Level I, having demonstrated outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy, and parent education. The award was granted by the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ, Kenneth K. Guilmartin, Founder/Director. 

Lori has been teaching Music Together on and off for 6 years!  The mother of 3 young boys, Lori used her degree in music from Illinois State as a band teacher before coming to our program.  In her free time, Lori enjoys paper crafts, stamping, and spending time with her family. We are thrilled to have Lori back this semester, and we look forward to offering more and more classes with her in the future!

Becky Muraida is originally from Traverse City, Michigan. She holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Central Michigan University. Before becoming a full time mom, she taught general music classes for Summit Hill School District for five years. Currently, Becky has a studio of private clarinet and saxophone students, and she plays the days away with her two young girls.

Music has been a part of Daniel's life for as long as he can remember. He sang and traveled with the Niles College of Loyola Unversity Choir. He's taught himself to play guitar and harmonica, and currently plays with the worship service band at the Celebration campus of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and with various local bands and music projects. Daniel is a father of four, and makes music a natural part of his family's daily life.

Lynn is going into her third year as a Music Together teacher. She studied music at the University of Illinois and is a certified preschool teacher. She has directed children’s musicals, sung in many choirs and has led a praise team for over 10 years. She plays piano, guitar and bass guitar. In addition to teaching Mixed Age classes, Lynn also teaches Big Kids Classes, Piano Classes, and private piano lessons. Lynn lives in Aurora with her husband, Mike and their four children.

Marisa Walsh has her Bachelors Degree in Child Development from Northern Illinois University, and she previously worked as a Child Development Specialist providing home visits and play groups for children ages birth to three. Marisa has always loved music. She participated in various vocal groups in high school, played clarinet in the school band, and took piano lessons for 10 years.

Miss Marisa recently returned from maternity leave, after having her second son this past winter. We are thrilled to have her back with us!

Amy 'Josie' Thompson is a busy mom of 3 boys. She has a Bachelors degree from Brigham Young University and has worked with children on many different levels. She has been playing the piano since she was 8 years old, has background in flute as well as the guitar. Josie is a professionally trained vocalist and has sung in numerous performing choirs. She is the choir director for her local church.