About Lisa Ayala

A Musical Legacy...
"Miss" Jane Buchanan has been teaching
Kindermusik since it was first introduced to the East
Bay Area in 1995. She was handpicked by the current
president of Kindermusik International to be part of
this effort because of her beautiful singing voice and her
skills with young children. She has been enriching
children's lives through music for the past ten years
and is currently a Maestro "recognized for
exceptional service!"

Musical Background
Kindermusik brings together Miss Jane's love of music
& children. Music has always been a part of her life.
Her family encouraged her to attend and participate in
many musical events at a young age. She studied private
voice under Len Brown during her high school years
and was awarded 3rd in state for high soprano at the
Oregon State Solo Contest in 1978. She has performed
various parts in several musicals and sang professionally
for many events over the years.

A Destiny Fulfilled
Miss Jane has always loved children and has two of her
own that are now young adults. "When I first heard
about Kindermusik, I knew it was perfect for me,"
she recalls. "My only wish is that I had heard about it
sooner for my own children...I will feel like I have
accomplished a great deal if I can improve the lives of
children through music and movement."

About Miss Lisa

A Musical Legacy...
"Miss" Lisa Ayala, M.A., has been a Licensed
Kindermusik Educator for the past eight years!
Children and adults alike are drawn to this warm,
upbeat mother of three.

Musical & Educational Background
Lisa was awarded a scholarship into the Vocal
performance program at Long Beach State University,
where she performed in several choral and solo
performances. After realizing that she would much
rather work with children, and help children, than
perform, she took her beautiful singing voice to San
Jose State University and graduated with a B.A. in
Child Development and a Minor in Vocal
Performance and Music Education. She then
attended Santa Clara University, where she was
awarded her Masters degree in Marriage, Family and
Child therapy. Lisa's eclectic educational background,
combined with her warm and sincere personality and
mothering skills, make her a much-loved teacher to the
many dedicated families in her Kindermusik program.

Teaching from the Heart...
Lisa began teaching Kindermusik after experiencing the
program with her own three children. During this
experience, Lisa saw first-hand the tremendous benefits
Kindermusik provides musically, socially, cognitively
and emotionally and was eager to share these benefits
with other families.

One of Lisa's other pet interests is the use of the
expressive and creative arts in therapy. She believes
strongly in the healing effects of music, and this core
belief is evident throughout her program.

Lisa also teaches guitar and offers birthday parties
and musical performances for children.

E-mail Lisa...