Art Director / Senior Project Manager

Hey there! Jersey born - currently livin' in Sacramento, California (US). Growing up I always had a passion for art & music, now I get to have them be a part of my life everyday! Being Simply Music's Art Director/Senior Designer and mom to my son, I live a very busy life and I just can't help it, I like to share.

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The Ballads, Songs & Vignettes (BSV) Collection [Part 12]

In the BSV series, each video will have a description, written by Neil–some of them are brief and some are longer. To watch the introduction read the first installment in this series “The Ballads, Songs, & Vignettes Collection ” Song #19: “Home” This is…

Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Dec 30, 2019
Ballads, BSV, music, music education, neil moore, piano, simply music, songs, the playground

A Repurposed Piano Can Make Art, Furniture & More

The other day, Leon, Neil Moore’s son and my coworker, shared this super cool image of an old repurposed piano in our office chat [We use a software called Slack to communicate across the Simply Music Team]. And it totally inspired me!! This image, plus…

Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Sep 26, 2019
art, fun., Music is life, piano, repurposed piano, simply music, teach

Find the Best Music for Sleep [A Personal Journey]

What do WE listen to, to soothe ourselves? We listen to music for more than just pure entertainment. We also listen to music to help with relaxation and to decompress from the day, but furthermore for good, quality sleep. From classical and ambient music to…

Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Apr 30, 2019
music, music education, personal stories, piano, quality sleep, self discovery, simply music, sleep apps, sleep struggles, stephanie iadanza, the playground

Meet the Team – Master Teacher, Laurie Richards

We asked Laurie Richards some questions to gain some insight into her role here at Simply Music, what lights her up musically and some facts that make her the wonderful person she is. Laurie and her daughter, Leah, just being their fun selves. Your full…

Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Jul 3, 2018
Laurie Richards, learn piano, Master Teacher, Meet the Team, Music Lesson, piano, piano lessons, simply music, teach piano, the playground

The Piano – A Common Subject in Famous Paintings

I have spent my lifetime learning and exposing myself to the arts on all levels (paintings, music, dance – any way I could really). Being exposed to so much variety was a greater gift than I knew at the time. I didn’t know how lucky I…

Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Apr 4, 2018
Artists, Famous Artists, music, music education, Paintings, piano, pianos in art, simply music, stephanie iadanza, the playground

Meet The Team – Jose Rivera

We asked Jose Rivera some questions to gain some insight into his role here at Simply Music, what lights him up musically and some facts that make him the person he is. Your full name: Jose Benjamin Rivera When did you start and what is…

Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Feb 21, 2018
blog, jose rivera, music, piano, simply music, the playground

Lullabies – Why Do I Sing Them to My Son?

As far as we know, parents have always sung their children to sleep. It’s understood that for a young child the melodies and rhythms of simple songs add to the already profoundly comforting experience of a familiar voice. And the comfort can go the other…

Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Dec 13, 2017
Classics, improvisation, Lullabies, music, self expression, simply music, stephanie iadanza, the playground

Meet the Team – Stacie Davison

We asked Stacie Davison some questions to gain some insight into her role here at Simply Music, what lights her up musically and some facts that make her the person she is. Your full name: Stacie Lynn Davison When did you start and what is…

Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Oct 18, 2017
interview, music, piano, simply music, Simply Music Team, Stacie Davison, stephanie iadanza, the playground

Meet the Team – Gretta Dunn

There have been many professional and semi-professional musicians on the Simply Music team. Gretta Dunn is one of them, forging a growing career as an alt-country singer-songwriter (as Gretta Ziller) around her work for us. We asked her some questions to gain some insight into…

Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Sep 19, 2017
Album, Country, gretta dunn, gretta ziller, interview, music, musician, professional, simply music, Singer, Songwriter

Painted Pianos

Some human beings just can’t get enough creativity. It’s not enough to have the most amazing music machine to play, now it seems there’s the irresistible urge to get visually creative with it as well! Perhaps inspired by the wonderful Play Me, I’m Yours project,…

Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Nov 2, 2016
art, create, music, Music & Art, music education, Painted Pianos, piano, play piano, simply music, stephanie iadanza, the playground

Trainee	A 'Trainee' Simply Music Teacher is the first level of teacher status. Trainees have begun their journey into the Simply Music Teacher Training Program however, they have yet to finalize their training and elevate to Licensed status.
Licensed Teacher	A 'Licensed' Simply Music Teacher is the second level of teacher status. Licensed Simply Music Teachers have fulfilled the requirements for completing their Initial Teacher Training Program. Inquire with them to find out when and if they are ready to teach.
Certified Teacher	A 'Certified' Simply Music Teacher is the third level of teacher status. Certified Simply Music Teachers have successfully completed the Simply Music Certification process as well as other requirements needed to become Certified. This includes having taught Foundation Levels 1, 2, and 3 as well as all applicable Special Programs (Composition & Improvisation, Arrangements, and Accompaniment 1). Certified Teachers present the Simply Music Programs exclusively to their beginning students, and they have shown that they follow our carefully-designed curriculum authentically.
Advanced Teacher	An 'Advanced' Simply Music Teacher is the fourth level of teacher status. Advanced status is only achieved after being a Certified Teacher for at least 4 years and teaching students through Foundation Level 9 plus all associated Special Programs (Composition & Improvisation, Arrangements, the Accompaniment Programs, the Reading Programs, Blues & Improvisation, and Jazz Clues). An Advanced Simply Music Teacher has demonstrated that they are an educator with a high degree of experience. Advanced Teachers present the Simply Music Programs exclusively to their beginning students, and they have shown that they follow our carefully-designed curriculum authentically.
Master Teacher	'Master' Simply Music Teacher is an honorary position and the highest status level that can be achieved. It is offered by Simply Music's founder, Neil Moore, to members of the organization who have demonstrated, over an extended period of time, that they are teachers who possess exemplary skills and qualities. They are mentors and a model to their fellow Simply Music Teachers and are considered leaders in our teaching community.