Shannon Budd has a MM in Flute Performance from the University of Akron and BM Flute Performance from St. Olaf College. She currently performs with the MAVerick ensemble and has performed in several orchestras, small ensembles, and masterclasses. She was recently awarded Music Together^® Certification Level 1 by the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton NJ. She enjoys working with young children and loves the enthusiasm they have for music. Shannon has taught Music Together at the Lake Forest Symphony School and Sherwood Conservatory of Music. Shannon Budd is licensed by Music Together LLC.

Rivka Leder has a BM in Music Therapy from Eastern Michigan University. She has been going to Music Together classes with her daughter since Fall 2007. She completed the Music Together training in May 2008. Rivka enjoys watching her daughter and friends grow from their music experiences.