Music Garden Studio

o supporting emotional and personal growth. We blend solid technique with creativity so music feels meaningful, engaging, and alive. Learning to read music strengthens the brain, sparks imagination, and opens the door to a lifelong relationship with music. At the heart of our work is the education of the heart. We believe music is more than notes and rhythms. It shapes character, nurtures empathy, and builds emotional resilience. In a world often focused on perfection, we offer a safe space where children are seen, heard, and known, free to explore, make mistakes, and grow with joy. Music becomes a mirror for the heart and a bridge that connects us to ourselves and others. Kristy, Music Garden Studio is grounded in both professional training and deep care for children. Kristy is an experienced piano performer and educator with over 20 years of experience in early childhood music education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Piano Education from Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Arts in Children, Youth, and Family from Luther Seminary. Her education equips her with a deep understanding of the musical, emotional, and developmental needs of today’s children and families. Kristy has completed advanced training in Dalcroze Eurhythmics with Dr. Julie Black and Musikgarten teacher training with Dr. Lorna Lytz Heyge, a leading pioneer in early childhood music education. Her teaching approach weaves together musical excellence, child development, and relational care, creating lessons where students grow not only as musicians but also as confident, expressive, and compassionate individuals. Just as flowers bloom with the right care, we believe every child has musical gifts ready to grow. We invite you to join us and let music shape your story here, one note, one heart, and one joyful moment at a time.