Early Childhood - Smart Start™
BME, St. Paul University of Manila, Major in Piano and Minor in Church Organ Music
MA Candidate, Northeastern Illinois University
MM credits De Paul University of Chicago
Kodály Studies: Kodály Pedagogical Institute of Music, Kecskemét, Hungary
Orff Certification: DePaul University of Chicago
Dalcroze Certification: DePaul University of Chicago
Music Specialist in the Outreach Program, Suzuki-Orff School of Music
Early Childhood Music Educator and Piano instructor : Over 30 years of dedicated teaching experience
Church Music Youth Director: Edison Park United Methodist Church
Church pianist and organist, Evangelical Church, Philippines: Directed children's holiday musicals and plays in churches and schools
Recorder instructor
My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every child is capable of reaching their greatest potential when encouraged through self-expression and nurtured creativity. I strive to ensure every lesson is enjoyable, meaningful, and fun, as these positive experiences foster long-term musical retention. By providing rich musical engagement at a young age—both at home and in the learning environment—we give children the opportunity to become lifelong learners and lovers of music.
ECMMA: Early Childhood Music and Movement Association
OAKE: Organization of American Kodály Educators
GCAOSA: Greater Chicago American Orff-Schulwerk Association
Interests outside of music:
When she's not working with music, Noralyn loves to lead her church's youth group in performing juggling, acrobatic skills, dancing cultural dances, playing instruments, and singing in the community. They love to perform in nursing homes, youth gatherings, and festivals. Additionally, she enjoys playing WII at home with her kids.
Favorite quote:
" Being music literate is not how well you play an instrument or how well you sing. It is being able to put meaning in every music that you make."
Favorite composer or piece to play:
Bach and Mozart