Our teachers

CHRISTY ZARLENGO, DIRECTOR

Music Together®, Rhythm Kids® on-line, Ukulele on-line

An Early Childhood music educator since 1999, Christy Zarlengo founded Urban Music Together in 2001, and the Children's Music Center of J.P. in 2006. Christy has taught piano lessons, Suzuki piano and early childhood music classes at ZUMIX, Brookline Music School and the New School in Cambridge. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and is an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music, where she studied voice, piano and songwriting. Christy has also studied at the summer Dalcroze Institute at the Longy School of Music, and has completed Certification training with the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ. Christy is co-creator and featured teacher in "Little Virtuoso: Music's Everywhere," an interactive music DVD/CD for children infancy-5 years. Available at: cdbaby.com/littlevirtuoso

Marianne Ryan

On-line Ukulele

Marianne has been an early childhood music educator for 15 years. She has enjoyed teaching Music Together, Music Mind Games and loves introducing families to the Ukulele. Her supportive, joy-filled teaching brings out the best in her students. 

A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, she has worked as a singer, actor and dancer in regional theatre and TV/Film. Her love of Arts Education led her to open her own studio, Discover Music And Art, in Dedham MA, which she operated for 15 years. 

“Marianne has a terrific way with kids of all ages, and leads a wonderful, energizing class.” - Lara