About Us
About Us
Awakening the rhythm of life in children, one song at a time.
Musically Minded has brought meaningful music experiences to children ages birth to five all around the Puget Sound since September 2003.
How it all began…
Jocelyn Manzanarez, owner and founder of Musically Minded, held her first class in Maple Valley, Washington, with just six babies and their moms. She cultivated the babies’ innate musical abilities and interests through play, song, movement, and love. She knew her quest to touch as many young children as possible through music had begun.
In 2004, Musically Minded began offering classes exclusively in childcare centers and in-home daycares. By embedding this quality music-making experience into the school day, working parents can still expose their children to music without having to take away from valuable family time. This offering can sometimes be the reason a parent chooses one childcare over another.
Musically Minded has now grown to reach over 2,000 children each week, and continues to grow thanks to a team of talented teachers and amazing partnerships with childcare providers who understand the value of music for young children.
Jocelyn Manzanarez, M.M.Ed.
Founder & Director
Jocelyn Manzanarez received her BA from the University of Montana in Music Education and her MA in Music Education from the University of Washington. She is a certified K-12 music educator in Washington state as well as a Washington State S.T.A.R.S. certified trainer for childcare providers. Jocelyn is the founder of Musically Minded, a Seattle based early childhood music education program that provides weekly music classes at childcare centers and preschools both in person and virtually. She is a frequent presenter at conferences throughout the Pacific Northwest, teaching teachers how to keep circle times fresh and fun through active, hands-on learning. Jocelyn is the author of Circle Time Success, an early childhood music curriculum built to take the overwhelm out of circle time with engaging activities and practical strategies that bring joy back to teaching.
Meet the Team
The people bringing music to your classroom
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Join Our Team and Get PAID to PLAY!
Musically Minded is always interested in connecting with potential team members. If you think you have what it takes, contact us today!
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