"Hi Ali - We love you!  You are so good at what you do and it is inspiring to see a person in life who has followed her passion and shares it so brilliantly with others.  Can't wait for the next session." - Shanna Walker

"Ali - Class today was really nice.  Elsa was captivated by all the sound and rhythm.  I found it more moving than I anticipated, to be singing and making music with my young daughter - I felt like a mother in a new way.  Thanks for making that happen" - Anne Louvau

"Hi Ali.....I've been meaning to send this note for a while. I wanted to say thank you very much for such a wonderful class. Jude and I had a great time. We listen to the music almost every day and Jude loves to sing a few of the songs. I even catch him along singing "trot ol joe"…. ridiculously cute!" - Jen Martin

"....The girls don't know the names of the songs but they've already memorized the #s, so we hear, "Can you play #2?  8?  11?, etc."  It's pure joy to hear the two of them singing along in the backseat (although they don't seem to like it when I sing!).  What I also love is that your versions of the songs are all grown-up friendly....other kids' music is more "pastel" (for lack of a better description).  Your renditions are far more interesting and have more depth" -- Joan Hottenstein

"Hi Ali.....just wanted to let you know how much Jace and I enjoyed our first class!
You're AMAZING!  You have beautiful energy, a beautiful, passionate presence ;
the music was great, and you transitioned so well from one song to the next.
You also knew all of our names!!!!!  I'm looking forward to our next 9 classes.
Thanks so much for being so well-organized and prompt in responding
to my questions as well !!" - Alex Gatsis  

"Hi Ali....I wanted to send you a quick note to tell you that on the way home from class today, Kern said, "That was fun!"
Also, he was walking around the house singing, "Shoo fly" and "I feel like a morning star"
It makes me so happy to know he is learning the gift of music from you and the class!
Thank you" - Lisa Murphy

"Dear Ali,
Thank you for a fun summer session!  It is so gratifying to see Kern happily (and loudly!) singing most of the songs from the session.  And Shay's favorite is "Oh, My!"  Her voice sounds so sweet.  I thought you would appreciate that Kern is currently jingle jamming to Led Zeppelin and Shay very sweetly just asked my husband, "Ali?"  :)  So you're up next!"

 - Lisa Murphy

"Ali,  You're a true music treasure.  I've so enjoyed giving my granddaughters the opportunity of going to "Ali's house".  -- Sandy Bleuvelt

"Ali is phenomenal! both with music and children.  I just wish I had more grandchildren to enjoy "letting the music in" with Ali." - Sandy Blauvelt (Grandma)

"Ali.....That was likely the sweetest hour I have had with my 2 boys ever!! I mean BOTH cuddled up to me, wow!
It was nice to see Daniel so into it. These big boys can be unpredictable. To this day he still copies tones he hears just like he did as a little guy  in your class!" -- Rachel Weil

"Thanks again for letting Liam come today. Even though he was quiet (he is definitely the more "observant/internal" one than our "outspoken/external" Rowan:) he told me he had such a good time. He knew every word to the songs!
When I asked him what his favorite part was, he said it was when when he hugged you at the end :)
Looks like we may be signing up for two kids next session! " -- Catherine Lucey

 "Ali made my son's second birthday party a huge hit. Her energy and enthusiasm were wonderful-- both children and parents really enjoyed her!" - Amy Challenger          

"...for the past few weeks Riley kept saying "mom go away, dad go away, don't you cry baby".  One day it hit me!!! She has been singing the lullaby from class.  I put it on and asked her is this what you are singing and she smiled and said "my song"!  Love it!" - Laura Allen

"....we are looking forward to seeing how Riley grows with the next class.  Just this weekend she started SINGING.  I love watching her find her way in the world of music." - Laura Allen

"As an educator, I have seen wonderful artists try to work with small children but fail because they lack the patience and understanding of how to engage children, encourage them to participate, and enjoy the medium they are working in. Ali is truly gifted in this way. She has a beautiful voice and understanding of music, and she also really gets kids. When she shows up at your party and most of the children there have never met her, she has this enthusiastic way of  enabling them to get into music by singing, movement, rhythms, instruments or dancing so that they are completely immersed and having a blast.

 We had Ali as the entertainment for my 3 year old son's birthday party at Boyle Park. It was like a scene from the Hair musical with little children singing and dancing with ribbons and instruments in lines around the field. We knew we had to have her again at my 2 year old's party at the Strawberry Rec Center. It was a rainy day but just as amazing. Not only were all the children completely into it, but the parents were also totally involved. Ali mixed popular children's songs with many others related to our "train themed" gathering. Always on time, always smiling, and always singing, we were really happy to be able to celebrate these occasions with music being a central part of the day. I highly recommend her."

- Amy Gordon

"When you've booked Ali for your birthday party, that's all the entertainment you need.  She'll keep the kids happy and engaged for a good 45 minutes.  At my son's 2nd birthday party, there was plenty of food and distractions around, but everyone was focused on Ali and her music.  We definitely recommend her!" - Andrea Nadel

"......amazing to see Jenner doing the bah bah bahs now at home as well as counting along numbers to songs and so much more......Several fun observations from last week: Liked the inner and outer circles of Wings and how fun when the children begin to model for the adults-- Ava jumping in and setting the beat for all us shy parents!" -- Russ Scarola

"Each day it continues to be a joy to watch my son not just sing and dance, be eager to watch and learn, but to also see him so actively and comfortably jumping in, to see him so excited about rhythm and words and movement, to see him so engaged in what you and I are all about-- for him to throw caution to the wind and try!" -- Russ Scarola

"You are a super star!  My husband, brother and mom all were psyched with new CD!  Of course Henry and I listen to
It 24/7 and can't get enough!
Both you and your boyfriend have the most magical voices in the world.  True gifts that enter into our homes, cars, lives, and hearts!  So talented it is amazing." -- Lea Morrison

"When we arrive at her class each week my one year old just beams with contentment when he recognizes her.  I can't say enough great things about Ali's enthusiasm and beautiful voice.  Not to mention that the only thing that stops drive-time crying lately seems to be her CD!" - Rachel Weill

"Lacy absolutely loves your class!" - Kristen Taylor

"...Thank you so much for entertaining our friends & family today! Everyone loved the music theme--especially Keira! We love the CDs that you made for the kids...very special! You made our party a huge success. Thank you soooo much!!!!!!" --Michelle McCarthy

"...Aren LOVES going to music shows. He came up to us the other night (with a fresh shirt in hand!) and kept saying "music! music!" We finally figured out he wanted to go hear music. So we walked down to HopMonk and enjoyed some jazz in the beer garden. He picked a table right next to the band, and he danced and snapped away. Since then, he has asked to go to hopmonk everyday. Too funny. Thanks to you for making music such a big love in his life!!" --Adrine Prichard

"I also really wanted to let you know how much Lilea enjoys the music from your class. Sometimes when she is upset in the car, or during diaper changes, just hearing the music makes her stop and relax. It is like magic! I put in on in the car and she goes from screaming to silent and babbling. It is absolutely wonderful! Just last week she started clapping her hands every time I sang the "clap your hands" song, it was incredible to see how she knows the song without me even clapping myself! I don't know what we'd do without your class! You're so wonderful!" -- Lauren Fay

"Hi Ali...just wanted to drop a note and thank you for the great job you did at Nika's party.  Everyone had such a great time and people are still talking about it.  I know it was challenging to handle all those kids but you did an amazing job keeping all of them entertained and they all had a great time and parents enjoyed it too.  Thanks again for making her bday party such a memorable one.  Hope to see yo again soon..." - Janan Baradaran

"Dear Ali....I just wanted to thank you for your flexibility and understanding when we thought we might have to reschedule.  I'm very glad it worked out and our party was successful. The kids loved the class and Maya asked afterwards when the singing lady is coming back :) " - Teodora Chrystie

"Hi Ali .....Hope you are well! just wanted to say hi to you from Cincinnati. It was a year ago we took our first mini music with you in San Rafael (Leaves). We are so enjoying listening to all the songs from that CD with the turning of the seasons here. His all time favorite a year later is Oats and Beans and Barley Grow. Sings it all day. It's so fun to see him dance and sing now when a year ago he would just nurse when he heard the music and wanted to cuddle. We miss you! Do you have a new CD that you could sell us? We are starting a music class here too, it's different in that he will be playing on a keyboard but she sings the entire time to the kids and they dance. It's nice because mommy is in another room! Just wanted to say hi and let you know you are very much a part of our daily lives! Here's a pic of the big boy, growing up!!! "

- Jennifer Homan

"Dear Ali.....Thank you so much for making Adina and Jonah's 2nd birthday party such a huge hit. Your level of enthusiasm, fun, and energy truly rose above all the craziness that comes when you bring a bunch of 2-year-olds together. I still don't know how you got everyone to sit in a circle and participate - wow. I don't know who had more fun, the parents or the kids! One of my friends commented that she had taken a music class in the past, but that it couldn't compare with you as a music teacher -- she was blown away by your energy and fun spirit. Now, months later, I still have people telling me how special our party was, and how much fun they had. I think it is rare to find someone with such a perfect mixture of professionalism, pure talent, and the ability to go with the flow and allow everyone to have fun. You are the exception to the rule, and I will continue to recommend you to all of my friends. I can't wait until the next birthday party!"

 - Jennifer Golbus

"Thank you so much for making Micah's party such a blast!  Even the adults had a great time.  It's been 6 months since you were here and Micah still talks about his party with Ali.  He pretends to be you, makes us all sit in a circle and conducts sing along sessions using (the) rhythm sticks (you left here).  Oh, and he is already counting on you to be at our house when he turns 4." - Ruta Greenberg

"Ali has been teaching my daughter's Music Together classes since she was an infant.  When it came time to plan for Elise's 2nd birthday party Ali was the perfect fit! She did a fantastic job leading 12 toddlers and their parents through song and dance!  Her strong and beautiful voice, great energy and fun attitude allow her to captivate a room full of adults and kids of all ages.  Elise had a fabulous time at her party, and many parents commented afterward on how amazing Ali's voice is! Thanks to Ali our family has taken a real interest in music.  Nothing makes me smile more than when I hear Elise sing her favorite songs, and break out into her dance moves! Thank you Ali!" - Jen & Elise Lassonde

"Ali provided music entertainment for my sons 4th bday party.  He requested Ali by name.  Ali has a tremendous amount of energy and the kids love to follow her while singing and dancing.  6 months later
Charlie is stilling asking about Ali."  - Holly Welch

".....Again, thanks for doing the party with your usual huge talent and enthusiasm.  You'll be happy to know  that I got a lot of very positive feedback on you from the parents."  - Pam Stone

"I have to say that the party was GREAT!! All the moms were impressed and excited that you were there..... Brady really loved having you there and Carly was in awe.....Thank you for a beautiful successful party. You are Fabulous. Love,

- The Beresh Family