# About Kira

> Meet Kira Rappaport: classical flutist, M.A. in music education, and teacher of babies, toddlers and their families in Los Angeles for over 20 years.

**Music Education & Performance**

Kira Rappaport is an early childhood music educator.

Trained as a classical flutist, Kira found a passion and talent for teaching and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Music Education with an emphasis on early childhood music. She teaches Parent and Me Music Classes, Preschool Music Classes and gives concerts for families, where she sings and plays her flute. In addition, Kira presents professional development workshops for preschool teachers on the use of music in the classroom.

## My Story

I grew up playing flute and went to college as a music major. In my mid-twenties, while living and performing in NYC, I discovered a music school teaching strings to very young children and I was amazed and excited. I became the music theory teacher for the younger kids and eventually created an early childhood Parent and Me program for babies and toddlers. It has been over 20 years since I first began teaching. I am married with children of my own and my passion and love for music and music education is as strong as ever.

## In the Press

- [Kira Rappaport: Longtime Children’s Music Teacher and Cancer Survivor](https://jewishjournal.com/community/349155/kira-rappaport-longtime-childrens-music-teacher-and-cancer-survivor/), Jewish Journal
- [Conversations with Kira Rappaport](https://voyagela.com/interview/conversations-with-kira-rappaport/), Voyage LA
- [Meet Kira Rappaport \| Early Childhood Music Educator](https://shoutoutla.com/meet-kira-rappaport-early-childhood-music-educator/), Shoutout LA

Web page: <https://www.musicwithkira.com/about>