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Holly Lesnick has had a love for music her entire life. She is a graduate of Florida State University School of Music in Voice, and holds a Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology. Holly is an Accredited Kindermusik Educator and Founder/Owner/Director of Grow and Sing Studios. She has been teaching Kindermusik classes since November, 2002, and has loved every minute of it. Her studio has achieved the Kindermusik Top Program award for many years from Kindermusik International. Her program has won countless awards including Best Music Class and Best Party Entertainer in the Orlando Nickelodeon Parent’s Picks Awards, Family Favorite Music Studio by Playground Magazine, and Best Music Class, Best Music Lessons, Best Party Entertainment and Best Photobooth in the Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Awards. Holly also has a deep love for business and marketing, and was recognized as a Kindermusik Brand Ambassador for the United States by Kindermusik International.

In addition to leading an amazing team of Kindermusik Educators at Grow and Sing Studios, Holly is a Kindermusik University Coach for Kindermusik International Corporate, training educators all over the world through the Kindermusik Curriculum.

She is the co-creator of the DVD “Connect Through Music” which was a program embraced by libraries systems nationwide. Her mission is to reach as many families as possible with Kindermusik. Holly has previously worked as a Music Therapist, Activities Director and Private Vocal Instructor, sharing her high energy and love for music with high quality leadership, guidance and education.

Holly is first and foremost a singer and also plays guitar and piano. Holly is a proud mother to two musical young adults and sincerely believes in the value of early childhood music education. She is honored to be part of such an amazing program and a large international network of Accredited Kindermusik educators.

Will Lesnick has always had a love for music. He started learning piano at the age of 6 in Miami, FL. He has 9 years of traditional piano training and he also plays saxophone (alto and tenor) and bass clarinet. Will has played in various marching, concert and jazz bands throughout the years. Will is a graduate of Florida State University and was a member of the Florida State University Concert Band playing bass clarinet. He also played alto saxophone in the Valencia Community College Jazz Band in Orlando, FL. He is husband to owner/director of Grow and Sing Studios, Holly Lesnick, and is a proud dad to their two children Anna and Aiden. Will has worked behind the scenes at Grow and Sing Studios for many years (if you’ve ever called us, you’ve spoken to Will) and has proudly built an exceptional studio of students by expanding his skills and creativity teaching piano to children through adults. Will has been described as an incredibly patient, adaptable and gentle teacher and he strives daily to customize lessons so they fit the needs of each student.

Words from a parent of one of Will’s students: “It’s hard to imagine a piano teacher as patient and easy-going with kids as Will is. He helps them focus, makes it fun, and they always are excited to come back! We drive over an hour for piano lessons… it’s totally worth it.”

Lisa began playing clarinet as a child and quickly began teaching clarinet lessons to children younger than her.  She was also very involved in choir and theater and had a hard time deciding if she wanted to study voice or clarinet in college.  She ended up attending the University of Michigan and received a degree in Clarinet Performance in 2007.  After working as a professional clarinetist for a few years, her love for movement allowed her to make her way into the ballroom dance industry where she taught lessons and competed with her students.  After working for Interlochen Arts Camp and Norwegian Cruise Lines as a Youth Counselor, she decided to relocate from Michigan to Orlando (mostly for the weather!) where she built her own Dance Fitness program for kids.  She believes that she has never let go of her own childlike spirit and that is why she continues to be called to work with children.

Lisa got involved with Grow and Sing Studios in 2022 as a parent watching her son experience the magic of Kindermusik.  Upon becoming an educator, she is continually fascinated by the power Kindermusik has to enhance a child’s development.  She is looking forward to supporting the curiosity, silliness, uniqueness, courage and musicality in each child and to empowering the caregivers to create an even stronger bond with their littles.  Lisa says: “If there is one thing our world desperately needs it is more thoughtful, expressive, confident, and compassionate humans and I can’t think of a better way to serve than teaching Kindermusik!”

Lucia is a classically trained flutist, music educator, and electronic music producer. Since she was a kid, she would make drums out of pots and pans, make up songs during recess, and listen to music non-stop. Her passion and love for music got her into one of the most competitive schools in Dade County, New World School of the Arts. She continued her music education as a Music Performance major at Florida State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in 2014. Lucia played in various chamber ensembles, orchestras, and bands at Florida State. Since graduating she has taught flute, piano, and early music to children of all ages. Lucia is delighted to join Grow and Sing Studios, and is eager to bring music, creativity, and movement to our families!

Click to listen to Marisol’s story
Music has been Marisol’s life passion since she was a little girl. She began singing and performing at the age of 5. She has always had a love for children and teaching them, and received her BA in Education in 1996 and then an MA in Teaching English Language Learners in 2009. Having been an Early Childhood educator since 1997 and an Elementary School teacher since 2007, Marisol has always been able to incorporate music, movement, and singing into her lessons. She is an avid entertainer having performed in bands, musical theater, plays, stadium events, theme parks, and resorts. Locally, you may find her singing with Music for Melons (a non-profit organization that raises money to fight breast cancer), acting and singing in community theaters like Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park, or performing at Disney. Being a Kindermuisk teacher has brought all of Marisol’s experiences and passions full circle; and she is overjoyed for you and your child to be a part of the Kindermusik experience and the Grow and Sing Family, too!

Christina has always had music at the heart of her life. With nearly five decades of experience playing the violin, Christina has performed in a variety of ensembles, including quartets, string orchestras, symphony orchestras, and pit orchestras for musicals. These musical experiences have shaped Christina into the person she is today, fostering a deep appreciation for the power of music to bring people together.

When Christina became a parent, she was determined to share her passion for music with her children, while also ensuring they received a strong musical foundation and the opportunity to connect with others. This led Christina to Kindermusik, where she discovered a nurturing environment for both her children and herself. It was during her first Kindermusik class that Christina met owner Holly Lesnick. The program became an essential part of their family’s life, offering both a rich musical education and a space for connecting with other families.

The impact of Kindermusik on Christina’s children has been significant. Her oldest, a French Horn player, now performs alongside her in the same orchestra. Her youngest, with an innate sense of rhythm from infancy, spent nearly 10 years in dance and now plays both viola and electric bass while pursuing a minor in music at college. Her children’s success is a testament to the strong musical foundation provided by Kindermusik.

Now, Christina feels called to give back to the community that has had such a profound impact on her family. She is excited to bring Kindermusik to more families, offering the same nurturing environment that helped her children thrive. Christina is passionate about guiding parents to strengthen their bonds with their children through music and movement, helping to foster a lifelong love of rhythm, melody, and movement. For Christina, this feels like a beautiful, full-circle moment, and she is thrilled to help the next generation of children discover the magic of music.

Rachael Joachim’s affinity for children and their development match her love of music. She earned her Bachelor’s in Music Education and Voice from Florida State University. Rachael is currently a music teacher of elementary music in Orange County. Rachael is a co-founder of Grow and Sing Studios. She has seen firsthand the impact musical activities have on such an early age by bringing her two children to Kindermusik classes since they were infants. She began teaching Kindermusik classes in January 2004 and while she is currently not an active educator for our studio, she is always considered a team member of Grow and Sing as her work as a founder of our studio was the foundation of all our successes. We are filled with gratitude that Rachael was part of helping Grow and Sing Studios begin.