Photo of Stefani playing guitar in front of some members with bongos

Our MethodologyMusic brings hearts together

DMF teaching artists are passionate about our community and come from a variety of backgrounds in music, including music therapy, special education, and performance.

Meet our Teaching Artists

Sarah Aguirre

Teaching Artist

photo of Sarah in the classroom teaching

David Bedard

Teaching Artist

Photo of David Shaking a tamborine in front of a member in the classroom

Juliana Beekmans

Director of Teaching, Learning & Online Programming

Photo of Juliana teaching a young student the harp

Brian Culligan

Teaching Artist

photo of Brian Culligan handing his adaptive instrument, the Masterpiece to Daniel Trush

Cherelle Hale

Teaching Artist

Photo of Cherelle reading from a sheet of lyrics, next to a student of hers

Billy LaPietra

Teaching Artist

Photo of Billy leading a performance during the music celebration

Gerry Powers

Artistic Director

Photo of Gerry playing a tambourine, standing next to a member with a bongo

Stefani Recheshter

In-Person & Online Lead Teaching Artist

Photo of Stefani sitting next to a member holding a shaker

Jennifer Sheehan

Online Teaching Artist

Photo of Jen Dancing and Pointing during an online event

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