With over 15 years of teaching and professional music experience, Cora is an early childhood music specialist. As a graduate of the world renowned Interlochen Arts Academy and equipped with a Bachelorʼs of Music from Michigan State University, Cora is passionate about music being a vital part of every child's education.
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Cora is a mother of four, married to her college sweetheart and has a cat, Sookie, and a fluffy bunny named Prince Sheldor the Conqueor. Cora and Emma established UpBeat in 2017.