Meet the dedicated hearts and talented minds that drive A Child’s Song, a cornerstone of the Denver Metro area since 1999!
Our team shares a deep passion for the transformative power of music and is wholeheartedly committed to nurturing its many developmental, healing, and social-emotional benefits for children and adults in our community.
In addition to leading the organization, Sandy also serves as a Piano Educator and Certified Interactive Metronome Specialist.
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Sandy has taught private piano lessons for children for over 30 years and Early Childhood for over 16 years. Her educational background is in early childhood and music. She and her husband were licensed foster parents and fostered over 30 infants. They are the proud parents of eight adopted children ranging in age from five to 30-years, and grandparents to six adorable grandsons. Their life purpose statement reflects their goals personally and professionally – to minister to children. Sandy is a Piano Educator and Interactive Metronome Therapist.
Kristin also serves as a Piano Educator, Reach and Teach Coordinator, Certified Interactive Metronome Specialist, and Fitlight Trainer.
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Kristin has been with A Child’s Song for over 20 years. She is the Assistant Director who oversees and provides Outreach programming, Reach and Teach Coordinator, Licensed Interactive Metronome Therapist as well as piano. Her background includes early childhood and neurodevelopment. Kristin studied piano under Carolyn and Bernard Shaak and Sandy Taylor and implemented the method with her own students. She continues to participate and further her education with professional development courses and training. She works with schools and programs throughout the Denver metro area to bring necessary and therapeutic music programs to students and clients of all ages and abilities. She strives to find a perfect fit for every individual, school, or program and customize a program that will reach and connect with every unique individual.
Leslie also serves as an Early Childhood Coordinator & Educator and Certified Interactive Metronome Specialist.
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Leslie is Director certified and is an experienced Early Childhood Educator with nearly 25+ years of Early Childhood experience. Leslie has taught children ranging in age from birth through Middle School. Leslie has always enjoyed watching children learn through new experiences, and music has always held a special place in her life. Leslie grew up playing the violin and piano and participated in her school choirs from Elementary through High School. In her free time, Leslie enjoys spending time with her children, going to movies, going to concerts, and spending time with her family.
Kirsten also serves as a Piano, Violin and Early Childhood Educator. She also provides outreach support and teaches specialty programs for our community partners.
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Kirsten has an Associate of Arts in Music from Front Range Community College. Kirsten has played the violin for 12+ years. She has performed with her High School Honors, Concert, and chamber orchestras. She has performed in numerous quartets, both in solo and ensemble positions. In her spare time, Kirsten enjoys crafts and coloring, especially periers (melting art), taking care of animals, concerts, spinning poi, and just hanging out with family and friends.
Trista teaches Piano to all ages and abilities. She also provides outreach support and teaches specialty programs for our community partners.
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Cassie teaches Voice and Musical Theatre to all ages and abilities. She also provides outreach support and teaches specialty programs for our community partners.
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Cassie started professionally teaching six-month-old to ten-year-old children as a physical therapist and elective teacher (fitness, music, dance, skill progression, preschool prep, etc.) for two years. During an uncertain time, while immersing herself in the classroom and perfecting her teaching, Cassie continued her studies as a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, studying Musical Theatre, Music Theory, Music History, and Dance. Her passions in the classroom include active play-based learning and a differentiated curriculum based on the child's age and experience. Ms. Cassie is often found playing the piano or the drums, singing like no one is listening, and dancing like no one is watching. She is a fun, patient, and kind teacher and encourages her students to commit to structured lessons to drive positive results, while maintaining communication with students and parents to ensure comfortable, happy children during lessons and after-lesson instruction. Ms. Cassie loves to teach and makes learning fun for everyone. Although she is well-versed in big group classes, her one-on-one teaching has proven to be most effective in the classroom. Cassie hopes to teach our younger generation the fundamentals and importance of music and movement for our minds, bodies, and souls.
Evan teaches Guitar and Bass to people of all ages and abilities. He also provides outreach support and teaches specialty programs for our community partners.
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Evan originates from Colorado and focuses every bit of his spare time on music. He has studied music at Front Range Community College and is working towards an Associate of Arts. While primarily a guitar player, he knows his way around a ukulele or bass and is working on figuring out the mystery of the mandolin. He plays rock, pop, and basically all other types of music, with a special place in his heart for Irish folk. When he isn't playing music, he is either figuring out what makes it tick... or sleeping.
Kham teaches Drums and Percussion to people of all ages and abilities. He also provides outreach support, teaching specialty programs for our community partners.
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Jared teaches Piano and Guitar to people of all ages and abilities. He also provides outreach support and teaches specialty programs for our community partners.
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Jared is a published writer, orator, musician, and lover of all arts. He taught at ACS across multiple instruments for four and a half years before taking a short hiatus to focus on other pursuits. During that time, he completed two manuscripts and many short works of fiction and poetry, edited a novel written by a friend, and performed as a bass-playing rat in a live musical directed by fellow ACS educator Cassie. He holds an Associate of Arts degree from Front Range Community College, and he is thrilled to be back teaching music while still pursuing a career in the world of the written word. His primary instruments are piano and bass, though he also has a background in guitar and orchestral strings.
Jay teaches Drums and Percussion to people of all ages and abilities. He also provides outreach support and teaches specialty programs for our community partners.
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Jay Cunningham is a local percussion performer and educator. Professionally, Jay performs with the ODESZA Drumline, as well as Ball Arena’s Skyline Drumline and Celly Squad. Since 2016, Jay has worked with several High School, WGI, and DCI percussion programs, as well as given consistent private lessons. Outside of playing the drums, Jay enjoys playing hacky sack, going to concerts, and cheering on the Denver Nuggets.
“A Child’s Song believes that a student’s ability to excel depends deeply on their passion and commitment to their music… Which is why it is so crucially important that their teacher inspires them to unlock all of their hidden potentials!”
