Miss Rebecca Heib - Owner/Director, Licensed Music Educator
Miss Rebecca Heib truly understands the incredible gift of music and the power it has in the lives of children. Being the daughter of a professional dancer and the granddaughter of a concert pianist, Rebecca grew up in an environment where music and dancing were a fun and regular part of her childhood - which grew into a love for the arts. She played violin for 12 years, studied voice through private instruction, and was actively involved in musical and dramatic productions all throughout her youth. During High school and College, Rebecca pursued professional dance and took many ballet and jazz classes at Spectrum Dance Company and Cornish College of the arts in Seattle, WA.

Along with her musical talent, Rebecca greatly enjoys the wonder, curiosity and enthusiasm of children! She has over 24 years of experience in working with children, both in a classroom setting as well as one to one. Rebecca has worked as an instructor in the Bellevue College Parent Education Program and has been a public speaker for many parenting groups including P.E.P.S, Mothers and More and M.O.P.S. Rebecca has also spent the last 14-years teaching music classes to young children at a preschool in Bellevue and at two local Montessori's.

Rebecca has been involved with Kindermusik since 1997, and has experienced the joy and power of enriching children's lives through music and movement in a variety of ways for more than 2 decades. From 2001 to present Rebecca has been awarded the title of Kindermusik Maestro by Kindermusik International, an honor given only to the top 1% of teachers in the World.

Through Rebecca’s many years of working with children, she brings a wealth of experience, education and excitement into each class. And with her extensive background in working closely with families comes a genuine compassion and understanding for each parent in wanting the very BEST for their child!
 

Miss Megan Andrews - Licensed Music Educator
Miss Megan has a great love of music and a passion for teaching young children. She began sharing her love of music and teaching with her nephew, now a self-taught musician, and has continued for the last 18 years to share the gift of music and education with children.

Miss Megan began her teaching experience in college as a Marine Science Instructor at the infamous Sea World in San Diego, where she shared information and led children and families in educational workshops which included songs and games. After working at Sea World for six years, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. An integral part of this education was extensive studies in music education and early childhood brain development. Miss Megan also received her certificate as a certified sign-language instructor, and has years of experience in teaching both children and parents sign-language.

Miss Megan spent the next five years working as an Elementary School Teacher and continued her education through seminars, workshops and masters courses on child development and teaching techniques for young children. Miss Megan has spent the last seven years teaching her star pupil, her 7-year old son and her 2-year old daughter, everything from their ABC’s to singing and dancing! Your children will love to sing, dance, and play along with Miss Megan too!
 

Miss Linda Joul - Licensed Music Educator
If you've ever watched Mary Poppins, you've probably already met Miss Linda...well sort of! Coming from her native England with her British charm and witty enthusiasm, both you and your child will be instantly won over with Miss Linda's friendly charisma and joyful demeanor!
Miss Linda truly enjoys working with children and also has a great love of music! With over 25 years of experience working with families, Miss Linda brings a wealth of compassion and understanding for children into her classes.

She gained her degree in Early Childhood Education at the Bristol College of Early Childhood Education and Care, and has worked with children ages from birth to 8 years in a variety of settings including working as a Nanny, in Preschools, Hospitals and Residential Care, and teaching children with special needs. Since moving to the Puget Sound area from her native England she worked at Bellevue College in the Parent Education Program for five years, and at present spends her mornings at The Children's Studio Preschool in Bellevue, along with teaching Kindermusik at The Musik Nest.

She has sung in several choral groups over the past ten years, including the choir at her current church; and has always enjoyed sharing her love of music with young children. She continually incorporates music education as a vital part of her teaching and is excited to combine these passions in the Kindermusik program. Come and join one of Miss Linda's classes, where everyone can have fun singing, dancing, discovering, and smiling together.
 

Miss Marika Galvin - Licensed Music Educator
Miss Marika has a very musical background and loves working with children.  She has a minor in Music from UC Davis, plays piano, has taken years of voice lessons and dance.  She has in performed musical theatre productions and sung with several choral groups. She has also directed vocal shows, including one children's musical.  Miss Marika became a licensed Kindermusik Educator in 2003 and has since taught and subbed many Kindermusik classes. She now takes excellent care of all of our families needs as our Office Manager for The Musik Nest.

Marika has two amazing boys: Brady (age 9) and Trevor (age 5), who both started Kindermusik with The Musik Nest as infants and have flourished through this great program!  Other than her part-time work with The Musik Nest, she is a stay-at-home mom, enjoying the growth and development of her two sons. She has participated in Parent Education through BCC, loves to volunteer at her older son's elementary school, and is actively involved in a local mom's club and babysitting co-op.

Miss Sarah Reyes - Licensed Music Educator
Miss Sarah was born and raised in sunny Yuma, Arizona. She has a love of music and since her early childhood has been deeply involved in music through musical theatre, solo work, musical ensemble, and community choirs. In high school, she was president of her school's show choir and made a name for herself when she took part Ed McMahon's "Next Big Star" national talent contest in 2001, and won the title of first runner up! Miss Sarah has a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Performance with a minor in music from Northern Arizona University and has spent much of her life singing, acting, dancing and performing on stage.

Miss Sarah has several years of experience working with young children. She has worked as a professional nanny, and she worked her way through College as a certified Kindergarten through 12th grade substitute teacher for three different school districts. Miss Sarah was a Choreographer and Assistant Musical Director for the Yuma Community Theatre, where she worked with young children in the musical "Oliver!" In addition to working with children and music, Miss Sarah enjoys hiking, running, baking, taking cooking classes, and she loves Disneyland! Miss Sarah is thrilled to share her love of music and her passion for teaching children with all of her Musik Nest Families! Your child will love to smile, sing, play, and move with Miss Sarah too!