We are very grateful to have such fun, professional, dedicated teachers on staff!
Each teacher has been through Music Together’s rigorous professional teacher training and apprenticeship program.
Jelena Karanovic
Jelena Karanovic is Tam Tam’s director. She is a formally trained pianist, clarinetist, and singer. She also plays guitar, dances, and is passionate about music and children. After attending Music Together classes with her daughter Juniper for three years, Jelena excitedly took the plunge and became a Music Together teacher herself! In March 2019, the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ awarded Jelena Music Together Certification Level I status for outstanding achievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy, and parent education. Through her energetic and fun classes, Jelena engages with each child while supporting their musical development. She also has experience in teaching all ages and is thrilled to support a live music-making community in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Bed-Stuy!
Jemilla Mulvihill
Jemilla Mulvihill became a registered Music Together teacher in 2011. She has performed as a singer and composer in NYC and San Francisco in small jazz ensembles. After graduating from LaGuardia High School of Music and Art as a vocal major, she received a BFA in jazz vocal performance from the New School in NYC. She presently teaches piano to beginner students and sings on a regular basis with her son, Cullen. Jemilla is an expert yoga practitioner and teacher and will occasionally slip a yoga pose into her choreography.
Joelle Mendoza
Joelle Mendoza is a music teacher who grew up in Santiago, Chile. She has been singing her entire life, everything from choral music to folk songwriting to musical theater. She received a Bachelor of Arts in theatre from Middlebury College, and is currently a Master’s student in music education at Teacher’s College, Columbia. Joelle is passionate about music’s ability to form community, empower young voices and add beauty to the world. She has been a Music Together teacher for several years now, teaching mixed age and bilingual classes, and is excited to join the fantastic team at Tam Tam!
Constance Rogalski
Constance Rogalski is an opera singer and active performer with a degree in Voice Performance. She is passionate about vocal pedagogy and teaching voice. She also enjoys working with children and has loved teaching English to her young foreign students. As a teacher, she invites each child to learn and express themselves in a fun and safe space. Constance is excited to join the Tam Tam team and share her love of music with you and your family!