Melissa received her degree from Elizabethtown College in 2006, well-known for their sound and well-rounded music therapy program. Melissa completed her internship at Kennedy Krieger School, which is part of an institute known throughout the world for their work with individuals with disabilities. She obtained her credentials, MT-BC (Music Therapist - Board Certified) from the Certification Board for Music Therapists which upholds standards that are equal to or above state licensure standards. Through involvement with fundraising for autism research and participation in various autism support groups, Melissa has expanded her work related to autism awareness. An active member of the American Music Therapy Association, Melissa keeps involved in her profession and continues her education to keep her skills fresh. When not involved with work, Melissa and her husband enjoy spending time with their horses, competing at shows and enjoying trail riding throughout MD and PA. She also continues to enjoy playing the piano which was her main instrument throughout college. Participating in a local Welsh choir has also brought Melissa enjoyment when she is not working with clients. E-mail Melissa

A native of the Baltimore area, Christine is excited to be back in the state of Maryland. Christine received her Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy in 2010 and her Bachelor of Music Education, K-12 General and Instrumental in 2009 from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has board certification credentials (MT-BC) in addition to having a music educator’s license. She is an active member of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and enjoys the ongoing process of learning about new music therapy techniques. Christine has experience working with children who have autism and developmental disabilities, having worked with this population in Indiana and having completed internships in special needs school settings. She also has many years of experience as a private music instructor, primarily teaching violin, cello and French horn. In her free time, Christine likes to maintain her skills on the violin and viola, which she has been playing her entire life. She enjoys singing in Barbershop Choruses through Sweet Adelines International and studying eastern styles of music such as Balinese Gamelan. When not participating in musical endeavors, Christine can be found cooking, painting, building things, or throwing down a serious game of badminton.

Tommy began studying percussion in 5th grade band class at Perry Hall Elementary in 1992. His musical education continued in the Perry Hall music program all the way through High School. In 1995, Tommy pursued private drum set instruction, where he studied Rock, Jazz, Funk, and Afro-Cuban drum set styles as well as solo snare drum performance. After High School, Tommy decided to continue his musical education, and in 2006 he received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. While attending UMBC, Tommy was offered a teaching position at Music First Learning and Recording Center in Perry Hall, where he was the sole drum instructor for the studio from March, 2005 to July, 2007. During his employment he acquired experience teaching all ages, styles, and skill levels. In 2007, Tommy decided to pursue his Master’s Degree in Music at Appalachian State University (ASU) in Boone, North Carolina under the direction of Dr. Robert Falvo. As a graduate assistant, Tommy gained experience teaching and coaching college level musicians privately as well as in large and small ensemble settings. After receiving his Master’s in Music in 2009, Tommy returned to the Baltimore area and began performing and teaching as a professional musician. He is currently the drummer in two Baltimore-based local Rock Bands, which gives Tommy a busy performing schedule in and around the Baltimore area. Aside from music, Tommy is also a stay-at-home dad that is very passionate about spending quality time with his wife and daughter.