OUR TEACHERS

Teachers of Music Together®  classes at Fruit Tones Studio Music Center are passionate about music - and more importantly about supporting your child's musical journey. 

During classes, we create a fun, informal, musically rich setting that supports the varied learning styles of both children and adults.

photo Cassandra Bridges

Cassandra Bridges is the licensed Director and a registered teacher of North Central Washington's current Music Together® program at Fruit Tones Studio Music Center. In addition to teacher Music Together classes, she is a private piano instructor with over 30 years of experience, who is recognized as a certified music teacher through MTNA and WSMTA. Other experience includes directing numerous children's musicals for various groups and serving as a musician in local churches.

Miss Cassandra is delighted to have been able to share Music Together with families in her community for over the last 15 years. It is her belief that the joy of music be shared without end and everyone is cabable of being a music maker.

 

     
photo Jimmi Wilson

Jimmi Wilson is a registered Music Together teacher at Fruit Tones Studio Music Center and has been involved with teaching children of all ages for over twenty-five years.  In addition to teaching Music Together, she teaches piano in her home studio and has been the accompanist for many choirs, soloists and theater groups. 

Miss Jimmi is also known for her ability to play the egg shakers, triangle, jingle bells, and homemade coffee can drums.  Her marching and scarf dancing is also noteworthy.  It is her belief that Music Together classes are the perfect way to create a fun, informal setting that engages each child's musical development.  She is thrilled to be a part of the Music Together® program offered as part of Fruit Tones Studio Music Center.

     
photo Amy Kerker

Amy Kerker is a registered Music Together® teacher at Fruit Tones Studio and a dedicated music educator and accomplished flutist based in Wenatchee, Washington. With degrees in Music Education and Flute Performance from Penn State and the University of Oregon, she brings more than 15 years of expertise to her role as an elementary music teacher. She holds National Board Certification and specialized training in Kodály and Orff methodologies. At Washington Elementary, Amy inspired TK–5 students through engaging instruction, ensembles, and performances. Her commitment to music education and community involvement has earned her accolades including the Wenatchee GEM Award and recognition in “30 Under 35.” Outside the classroom, Amy performs with local symphonies and ensembles, and has co-chaired the NCWMEA Honor Festival Elementary Choir, continuing her mission to enrich lives through music