Spring Semester Classes
Music & Movement
Join us Saturdays at 9:30 for weekly music & movement classes taking place at the Northville Public Library! 10-weeks of classes included beginning April 11th.
Music & Movement will promote:
- Early academic skills
- Fine & gross motor skills
- Cognitive development
- Expressive & receptive language
- And more!
Music & Movement Staff
Madeline Downing, MT-BC
Madeline Downing, MT-BC
Madeline Downing, MT-BC
Madeline is a board-certified music therapist who has experience working in both a clinical and non-clinical environment with early childhood music. Madeline recently graduated from Nazareth University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy and Vocal Performance. She completed a six-month internship in music therapy at A Place To Be to
Madeline is a board-certified music therapist who has experience working in both a clinical and non-clinical environment with early childhood music. Madeline recently graduated from Nazareth University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy and Vocal Performance. She completed a six-month internship in music therapy at A Place To Be to sit for the certification exam. She utilizes music to strengthen a child's early academic, social, physical, and emotional skills.
Jamie Philo
Madeline Downing, MT-BC
Madeline Downing, MT-BC
Jamie Philo is a graduate of the Crane School of Music. During her college years she received extensive training in classical voice and music education, while also performing in musical theater productions and singing with her college a cappella group.
Jamie has been teaching private music students for over fifteen years. Alongside teachin
Jamie Philo is a graduate of the Crane School of Music. During her college years she received extensive training in classical voice and music education, while also performing in musical theater productions and singing with her college a cappella group.
Jamie has been teaching private music students for over fifteen years. Alongside teaching, she spent more than a decade working as a voice actor while raising her three children at home. Her passion for helping others grow as musicians continues to shape her work.
Today, Jamie teaches voice and piano from her home studio, leads general music classes in a homeschool co-op, and directs a church children’s choir. She loves encouraging singers of all ages to develop confidence, musicality, and joy in their craft, and she is energized by the opportunity to work with dedicated musicians.