Miss Natalie
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Miss Natalie
Music
Miss Natalie has been singing and working with children for over fifteen years. Growing up in San Francisco, CA, Natalie’s parents put her in music classes as an infant, as she was singing in her crib very early on! Being exposed to music and exploring different instruments with other children developed her love for and understanding of music, as well as her early cognitive, speech, and emotional development. Natalie attended and graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she studied Vocal Performance and theory. She fronted the rock band Stains of a Sunflower for seven years and toured throughout New England regularly, howling rock and roll and blues in the evenings and teaching littles music in the mornings, before moving to sunny Los Angeles! Natalie truly believes that music is one of the most, if not THE most, universal language. Introducing your children to a love of music at a young age is so beneficial for development, structure, socialization, empathy, and confidence to carry with them throughout their lives. Miss Natalie is beyond excited to get the chance to welcome your family to the magical world of music and looks forward to meeting and growing with you soon!
Mr Micah
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Mr Micah
Music
Micah Herrera is a musician, performer, and educator whose passion is to share the power of music to all who will hear. His journey began when he was a toddler standing next to the family piano and singing songs while his father played along. He then began to play the clarinet at the age of eight and from there was determined to make the musical journey his life’s pursuit. Micah performs in several musical acts in LA and is excited to share in the growth and education of all of our lovebugs.
Video
Miss Raine
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Miss Raine
Art
Raine (she/hers) was born and raised in Orange County and grew up surfing and playing softball. Her passion for music and movies motivated her to study sound design for visual media in San Francisco. In her free time, you’ll find her playing in various recreational sport leagues around Los Angeles, playing the bass guitar and enjoying sunny day picnics with her friends. Her love for art was highly encouraged by her mom, who always had a paint brush on her while growing up.
Miss Avani
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Miss Avani
Art
Avani Hamilton is an actor, singer, and dancer, originally from San Francisco. She is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University, where she studied acting and voice. Her passion for the performing arts began at a young age with musical theatre, and eventually led to various Film and TV projects. Getting to teach other children to love creativity is so special to her. Avani also enjoys cooking, traveling with family, and boba!
Mr Andy
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Mr Andy
Music • Bilingual
Mr Andy, Magical Music Educator
Andy Chess is a songwriter and audio engineer born in Richmond, Virginia. Beginning with violin as a toddler, he’s been playing music for over 20 years, now enjoying singing, guitar, and piano. He has a Bachelors of Music Technology from the University of Vermont, and is finishing a Songwriting and Production Certificate from Berklee College of Music. In addition to songwriting for other artists, Andy has written for podcasts, film, and the Vermont PBS children’s show “Mr. Chris and Friends.” He is excited to share the passion and excitement for music with LoveBug kids and parents! CPR Certified
Mr Andy is bilingual in English & Spanish.
“Our son had such an incredible time in his music and sensory art class this past spring season that we decided to have his music instructor (Mr Andy) and lovebug come to his 2nd birthday party. it was a blast! everyone said it was the highlight of the party. Even the adults had a great time during the performance. Mr Andy is incredible. 10/10. not only was he amazing at the party but every class was on point. and my son keeps asking to go to art and music class again so definitely going to sign him up for the next season! And several parents at the party said they will be signing their kids up too!” – Dima B. (5 Star Yelp Review)
Miss Toby
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Miss Toby
Music
Overview
Toby Rose (they/them) grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and has always been musically inclined, singing in the school choir as soon as they were old enough and doing musicals in the summer every year. They started playing ukulele in high school, attending open mic nights at the local cafe. Toby moved to LA to pursue acting in 2018, and graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a BFA in musical theatre. As a small child, Toby found joy in music and dancing with their favorite teachers, and it is an honor and a privilege to pass on that joy to the next generation.
Miss Armie
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Miss Armie
Music • Art
Armie is a singer, actor, and songwriter from Las Vegas. She moved to sunny Los Angeles back in 2017 to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where she earned her BFA in Music Theatre. Since graduating, Armie has found herself performing in local theaters, appearing in the background of Dhar Mann videos, performing as a princess at birthday parties, and working on her own music! Being the eldest daughter of four, Armie was blessed to be able to help take care of her younger siblings. And now she is overjoyed to be joining the LoveBug & Me team to share her love for music, art, and yoga with all these little lovebugs!
Miss Angie
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Miss Angie
Music • Art
Angie Joyner is a singer, child development enthusiast and crochet clothing designer born and raised in South Pasadena, CA. She started her music training at a young age as a singer, songwriter, guitarist and lead vocalist in a cover band for several years. After studying Child Development in college, she developed a passion for enhancing all stages of development through the arts. Whether it be through art, music or movement, Angie believes in offering children a joyous space where they are celebrated and feel confident exploring self expression. When not teaching, she loves expressing creativity through designing custom crochet garments.
Mr Gabe
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Mr Gabe
Music • Art
Overview
Miss Karis
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Miss Karis
Music • Art
Overview
Karis Brizendine is an actor and singer, born and raised in greater Los Angeles. She is
a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University’s BFA Acting program, with a minor in music.
You may have seen her perform in College Light Opera Company’s 2020 virtual season
as a Vocal Company member, or in various short films and plays from LA to Cleveland,
OH. When she’s not on set or singing with LoveBugs, Karis is reading books, jumping
waves at the beach, or making avocado toast.