Registered Music Together Teacher- 2007

Andrea holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Temple University, where she studied piano and voice. Andrea's involvement in theater, television, and film spans over 40 years. Her career as a music educator began in 1990. She was a backup singer for the late Rosemary Clooney and has appeared in commercials both locally and nationally. Andrea has also performed in and directed many community theater productions.

Andrea's history with the Music Together program started in September of 2002. Each of her children began attending as 11-day-old infants! She obtained her teaching certificate in July 2007 and started teaching Fall of that year. As of Wednesday, June 25, 2008, Andrea became the new Director/Owner of Music Together At The Shore!! She has now been the director for 17 years.  She's looking forward to continuing the legacy of the wonderful Music Together program!

When Andrea is not teaching she can be found at the beach with her family or at farmers markets with her daughter, Hillary. She loves needlepointing, gardening, reading, being outside, and family game nights.   

"The Music Together program has helped to enrich my abilities as a musician, an educator, and a parent. To be able to share all of the wonderful, musical experiences that this amazing program creates is fulfilling and rewarding."

Registered Music Together Teacher- 2025

Meet Mrs Mary Solanik! Mary has been a music educator for a decade- serving students in public schools from kindergarten through 8th grade. She holds a degree in Music Education from Rowan University as well as a “Teacher of Students with Disabilities “ endorsement. Currently she is a full time music teacher in the Berkeley Township School District- spending her days with students in kindergarten- 4th grade as well as leading the 4th grade band & 4th grade chorus programs. Additionally, she serves as one of the school’s drama club instructors. Outside of school she plays flute regularly with the South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble. 

Mary has always loved the Music Together program since studying with its founder at Rowan University. However, she got to see its true magic first hand when she became a parent and began bringing her 16 day old daughter to class. In the constant haze of postpartum exhaustion, music class became a designated time of peace and connection- both with her child and with fellow local parents. She truly believes that class is just as important for the adults as it is for the children. Now that that baby has so quickly become a toddler -music class is still a point of connection that unites their family far beyond the confines of the 45min class. 

Mary resides in southern New Jersey with her husband, their daughter Aurora (Rory), and their bernedoodle (Grux). When not teaching music you can find her family on the beach, on hiking trails, or riding bikes to their favorite local coffee shops. 

Registered Music Together Teacher- 2025

John has a musical background of playing guitar, piano, drums and singing. He began as a young child at age 4 with piano lessons from his grandfather and moved on to other instruments. Ultimately leading to performing hundreds of venues and multiple festivals such as Vans Warped tour, writing and recording original music with bands and solo music.  While the rockstar ambitions didn't pan out, music always remained a focal point for John.  He began teaching guitar, piano and drum lessons throughout his 20's and quickly realized the rewards of passing on the gift of music to others, especially children.

Fast forward to 2025, having started a family and being a father to two beautiful daughters, Lily and Magnolia. Having the opportunity to pass his musical traits on to his daughters is one of his biggest joys. He and his daughters became students of Music Together at the Shore just about 2 years ago. John then realized how important the experience he and his daughters received from this program is, and then in turn wanted to become a teacher to help spread this positive musical bonding experience with as many families as possible.