Our Teachers

Our teachers completed the Music Together® teacher training course and participate regularly in professional development workshops to stay current in early childhood music education. [Teacher names], along with directors and teachers in over 3000 Music Together locations and 40 countries worldwide find deep satisfaction in sharing our knowledge, skills and passion for music.

Meet David & Stephanie DiPietro, Center Director's

Dave is the Co-Owner and Director of North Shore School of Music, alongside his wife, Stephenie, who also serves as Co-Owner and Director. He oversees the school’s Music Together program and is a respected New Jersey guitarist with decades of touring and recording experience. Dave has released seven nationally distributed albums and teaches guitar using a hands-on approach focused on technique and applied music theory.

Meet Teacher Soo Jackowski

Soo has been singing and playing piano from an early age and is a dedicated music educator specializing in early childhood development and music enrichment. With over a decade of experience teaching Pre-K and a background in private piano instruction, she brings a strong foundation in nurturing young learners’ musical growth. She has designed and implemented music enrichment programs introducing instruments, basic music theory, and world music, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Soo is a trained Music Together Teacher and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University, which informs her thoughtful, developmentally appropriate approach. Outside the classroom, she serves as a worship leader, vocalist, and keyboardist at North Shore Fellowship, combining performance experience with a passion for helping children thrive creatively and emotionally.