About Gari Stein
Hello, I'm Gari Stein, the developer of Sing With Me and the How To Sing And Dance series. I have been singing and dancing with young children and their families for many years. I have seen the joy that music brings to young children, how it enhances their sense of self, positively affects their behavior and strengthens their comfort in a social setting.
I'm the founder and director of Music for Little Folks in Ann Arbor Michigan, a music school for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and the grown-ups who love them. I also take my program into local daycare homes, centers, preschools, K-2nd grade, conduct trainings for teachers, administrators and parents, and lead interactive concerts for families.
I was educated in Child Development and Dance, and have been working with young children and their families since 1963. As both a clinician and grandmother, I am passionate about providing a rich musical environment for every child.
I'm also passionate about addressing the comfort level of the adults who use my materials. You can have the best materials available, but if you aren't comfortable in presenting them, what good are they? Many professionals, regardless of their education or expertise, tell me that music is their weakest area. My mission is to help you find your singing voices and dancing feet, offer encouragement, & instill confidence in your ability to incorporate music into your programs, everyday, all year long.
I belong to the national, state, and local Associations for the Education of Young Children.
I am also a member of The Music Educators National Conference, The Early Childhood Music Association, The Gordon Institute for Music Learning and Orff and Kodaly.
I have presented keynotes and workshops throughout the Midwest, at state AEYC, Head Start, Infant Mental Health, Family Day Care, NAEYC and Young Authors conferences.
