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Arielle M,

Arielle is a dedicated NYS-certified early childhood teacher with a Master of Science in Teaching (MST) in Early Childhood Special Education from Fordham University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Fordham University’s Lincoln Center.

Arielle’s lifelong passion for music began at age six. With over 16 years of experience playing the violin, she has performed in numerous festivals and adjudications, including LISFA, NYSSMA, and All County. Her musical journey also includes over eight years of piano study. In 2020, she completed her senior recital at the American College of Musicians, earning a Piano Decathlon Senior Diploma under the guidance of esteemed international pianist Nelson Ojeda Valdés.

She continues to expand her musical repertoire, bringing her love of music into every aspect of her life.

In her role as an early childhood educator at an International Baccalaureate private school in Manhattan, Arielle integrates her musical expertise into the classroom. With Montessori certification from the North American Montessori Center, she enriches her students’ learning experiences through a vibrant mix of songs, chants, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, including ukulele. Her extensive experience with young learners has deeply informed her approach to teaching music, making her lessons both engaging and effective for beginners.

Arielle teaches private piano and violin lessons.