Ginger, a singer/songwriter, naturalist, and Music Together   teacher, is also Director of our local program. You'll find Ginger in classes playing guitar, ukulele, and mountain dulcimer, but her favorite instrument is the human voice! For over 40 years she wove her passion for music and children with her love of nature by using music in nature education classes, and for 25 years now, she has focused especially on music teaching. Starting in the 90's as a preschool music specialist, Ginger found deep enjoyment working with young children, and became interested in childhood musical development with the birth of her son in 1999.

    She opened Santa Rosa Area Music Together in October of 2000. In July 2002, Ginger was awarded Certification Level I by the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ, having demonstrated outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy and parent education. In August 2005, Ginger completed Orff Schulwerk Level I, and the following summer continued her Orff studies in a week-long course designed for teachers. She directed the One World Children's Ensemble, for 3rd-6th graders, from 2007-2011. She's led numerous song circles with children and adults in schools, at music festivals, and around campfires! Ginger has played in a couple bands, and can sometimes be seen singing around town with friends.

    She occasionally speaks on early childhood music development at schools, parent groups, and the SRJC Early Childhood Program. 

    Ginger's passion is to use her training and music skills to awaken a life-long love of music in young children, and to get people of all ages singing together in community! She has delighted in bringing Music Together to Sonoma County's fine families for close to 24 years.