| 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!" Miss Jane is, of course, a Licensed Kindermusik Educator. 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." E-mail Miss Jane... |

"Miss Jane is amazing! I strongly encourage all children to cross paths with her and experience her talents. We LOVE her program! Thanks!" - David Redman "Miss Jane is wonderful, and my kids adore her. I typed a huge thing about her but it was too long. Feel free to email me if you want to know details - we love her." - Elizabeth Boegel "Miss Jane was fantastic. Her class was so much fun for both my daughter and I. Every week we look forward to going to the music class. I would highly recommend Miss Jane to anyone who is thinking of joining." - Neha Patel "We are looking forward to seeing [Miss Jane] again... AJ is so funny. He goes to the stereo and points and grunts (since he isn't talking yet), and he's telling us he wants to listen to Miss Jane's music. When it starts he begins to clap and tap his feet and dance around. He will drop whatever else he is playing with to go listen to the music. It's great to play while I'm getting dinner ready because it totally keeps him happy and out from under my feet! [Miss Jane does] a great thing for the kids." - Lisa Ray RECOMMENDATION FROM LOCAL PIANO TEACHER: "Jane, you are someone I have admired for a few years now. One of my friends just signed up for a class with her daughter because I told her I cannot imagine a better introduction to music than yours. When parents call me for piano lessons ahead of their child's abilities, I encourage them to call you. "Once I tell them about your program and the loyalty of your students, they are sold. I have many of your former students in my group piano studio. When they begin piano, they are the fastest to pick things up of the group. You have given them such a solid foundation that the 'scaffolding' is in place to begin building on very quickly. "I admire the enthusiasm that your students have for both your program and you personally. The parents are equally responsive. I consider it a compliment that when I tell them something, it's a further reinforcement of something you've already taught... "Often times, as music educators, our world revolves around our students. It is a treat to have peers in the 'field,' whom I can respect and appreciate even though I don't have contact with them. "Thank you for your work. Thank you for your students who move on to piano! Thanks for sharing your love of music because it really does come full circle in the lives of those we've both shared." - Coralie Harless Piano Instructor Antioch, CA coralieharless@sbcglobal.net |




