Jacqueline Novikov discovered Music Together as a parent in 2012 and trained as a teacher in 2022. Jacqueline taught private voice lessons for over 15 years and also teaches the  Alexander Technique, a learning process that helps students manage tension and stress, and move with ease in daily life. Jacqueline is a versatile singer and recording artist and specializes in creating themed concerts that showcase eclectic collections of songs from Broadway, opera, and jazz. You can check out her albums and other musical endeavors at  jacquelinenovikov.com. She received her musical training at the Manhattan School of Music and Eastman School of Music. Jacqueline is excited to share her joy for music making with Music Together families in Malden, Medfrod, Melrose, Wakefield & Winchester, MA!

Karen has been involved in making music her whole life. Starting with piano lessons at age 5 and continuing on to New York's High School of Music and Art. Karen has a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and an Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. For eighteen years she was on the faculty of Northeastern University, offering courses in Therapeutic Music, Music for Health and Creative Expression for Children, along with maintaining a private Music Therapy practise. She is a registered Music Together teacher and a Registered Music Therapist with over 40 years experience creating music with children. She is the mother of 2 young adults.

Karen is looking forward to getting to know everyone and making music with you!

Gina Crandord has been teaching Music Together for nearly 15 years. Gina began her musical career with piano lessons at age 4. The excellent choral music program in the Northborough Public Schools laid the foundation for a lifetime of singing. Gina has both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education from the University of Connecticut. She taught middle and high school choirs for over 10 years and most notably was invited to conduct the 2001 Jr. SEMBSA Festival Choir in Southeastern Massachusetts. Gina is also a piano accompanist for vocalists and choirs. In addition to the piano,  Gina plays the recorder, strumstick and Ukulele. She fell in love with Music Together® while enjoying the classes with her two children and realized that this was the perfect next step in her musical journey. She became a registered Music Together® teacher in 2009 and in 2013 she was awarded the Music Together® Certification level 1 for outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy and parent education. Gina was founder and conductor of Melody Makers Children's Chorus. She enjoys singing, walking on the beach, yoga, snuggling with her mini dachshund Remo, and traveling with her family. Gina is also a Reiki Master and Sound Healer. Contact her at intunemindbody.com to book a Reiki session.