Meet Our Team

Missy Wilson

I'm so glad you've chosen Kindermusik to help your little ones grow and explore! I have witnessed first hand the power that music can have on children. I have 2 children of my own, who LOVE to learn through music! I hold a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Music Education, which allowed me to transform the lives of school age children through music and movement for nearly 2 decades. When my 2 boys came into the scene, I discovered the fun that can come with making music with very young children, which is why I'm now teaching Kindermusik classes! I opened Kindermusik with Missy in 2017 and the rest is history! I'm looking forward to being not only your child's music class teacher, but also your educational coach, helping you understand how your child is developing musically, cognitively, and socially. If you're ready to establish the foundation for a lifelong love of learning, you've come to the right place! See you in class!

 

Laura Faith Kendall, MT-BC

Laura Faith is a Charlotte Native and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte in 2016 with a BA in Psychology and a BM in Music Therapy. She started singing and playing instruments when she was very young and understands the importance of music towards development.  Laura is a Board Certified Music Therapist where she provides services to all ages and abilities. She is highly adaptable to individual learning styles and patient with students of all ages. She enjoys helping people reach their developmental goals and is so excited to provide Kindermusik to you. Outside of music, Laura enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with her family, which includes a toddler, a new addition of a baby boy, her husband, and 2 dogs. Laura looks forward to creating music with you! 

 

Elizabeth Weeks

I am a singer and a music educator from North Texas! I hold my Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of North Texas, and my Master’s in Teaching from Lenoir-Rhyne University. I began singing in choir at a very young age, and played the cello until I started studying voice at the age of 15. My entire family sang and played instruments, so I made music with my siblings and parents throughout my childhood!

I have been working musically with children since I was a high school student, and have been teaching for over seven years. I have taught children’s choir, private voice lessons, and general music at a local charter school over the years. I have my own private voice studio, and sing in the Choral Arts Society of Davidson as a chorister and a soloist. 

Now, as a mom to my little boy Joey, I understand even more how important music is to young children, and I can’t wait to share my love of music with you and your little ones. When I’m not working with my son, I love to read, listen to music, bake, and be outside with my little family.

 

Hannah Van Aarde

I'm Hannah and I'm thrilled to begin this Kindermusik journey with you!

I have an Associate's in Early Childhood Studies as well as experience as a nanny and preschool teacher. However, nothing has better prepared me for Kindermusik than my own childhood. Warm memories of music filled evenings, singing at the top of my lungs in the car, and bouncing around at Kindermusik classes have inspired me to share this love of music with others! I've seen firsthand the developmental impact music can have on a child and the way that sign language, a vital component of our Kindermusik classes, can open up the world of communication even to the youngest toddler.

When I'm not enjoying music or taking care of little ones, I love spending time with my family, baking, hiking, or embarking on some sort of creative endeavor.

I can't wait to share Kindermusik with you and your little one!

 

Brittany Ott

I received my Bachelor's of Music Education from Ithaca College in 2013. Since then, I have built a music program in Colorado, and taught private lessons. My love of music started very early with piano lessons when I was 6 years old and I continue to play today. I currently teach 4th grade ELA and Social Studies during the week and I love it, but I am thrilled to be back in the music world on my weekends!
 
My first experience with Kindermusik was through North Carolina's Infants and Toddlers program where my son was offered an opportunity to join a virtual class. He has a mild sensorineural hearing loss, but he has yet to meet a song he doesn't like! Because of Kindermusik and our love of singing in our home, he is singing songs everyday and is thriving!
 
Outside of the classrooms, you can find me outside playing with my son and our german shepherd, baking, or crocheting. 
 
I am overjoyed to join a program I love and work alongside you and your children to benefit from all that Kindermusik has to offer. It's truly a beautiful experience!

 

Dyanna Stafford

I hold a Bachelors degree in Musical Theater and Communications from University of Lynchburg and a Graduate Certificate in Theatre Education from UNCC. After teaching and directing Theater for over 10 years to children in grades K-12, I took a break to raise my daughter, Lily.

My husband and I recently moved back to the Lake Norman area to be closer to family and this is when I discovered Kindermusik. I grew up immersed in the arts and music through choir and musical theatre, and wanted my daughter to have the same experience. Through my experiences, and as an educator, I have seen the powerful impact music has on child development and communication. I felt an immediate connection to Kindermusik and its curriculum. Watching my daughter thrive musically, socially and developmentally re-ignited my passion for teaching.

Outside of Kindermusik, I am a licensed esthetician and I enjoy being with my family, traveling (cruising is our favorite), seeing live theater, and dumplings! I look forward to sharing my love of music and teaching with you and your children.