Leah came to Music Together by way of her two sons Evren and Milo, and fell in love with the program.  She quickly realized that Music Together was an amazing way to introduce young children, in a developmentally appropriate way, to the art of making music.  She is thrilled to share her love of music with children and their families and is truly excited to bring this fantastic experience to the city of Detroit!

Leah studied viola and piano at the Chicago College of Performing Arts and received a Bachelors in Viola Performance in 2003.  In 2006, she received a Masters in Viola Performance from the University of California Santa Barbara Studying with internationally-renowned soloist and pedagogue Helen Callus.  While in Santa Barbara she performed with the Santa Barbara Symphony, Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra and the Irish band, Dannsair.

As a certified Suzuki teacher, she joined the faculty at Suzuki Royal Oak Institute of Music in 2008 where she teaches both viola and violin. Although a classically trained musician, Leah can be heard performing live and in the studio in a variety of genres as a member of the critically acclaimed world jazz ensemble Musique Noire.  She has also performed behind nationally renowned performers such as Aretha Franklin, Three Mo' Tenors, Marcus Belgrave and many more.

Karen “Bosco” Vesprini is a Detroit based singer, dancer, and actress, who has performed across the globe. She took on a love for the “Arts”, as a little girl, and always had a passion for performing.  Karen has performed  several well-known ensembles including s Detroit Women and Black Bottom Collective, which has performance credits including opening for National Recording artists, Nappy Roots, Talib Kwali, DJ Clue, Sekou Sundiata, Angelique Kedou, Dwele, Kem and Will Downing. 

 Karen and her husband Dr. Frank Vesprini, (owner of Vesprini Chiropractic Life Center, who also plays guitar and bass), founded the band Karen Bosco and the People Next Door. They have performed around the Metro Detroit area and are currently working on their first studio album. They also perform with the Loritos Band, a spanish family band for kids, and is on the band’s debut album “Lunatino”. Karen and her husband are raising and homeschooling four little musicians, Isabella, Bennett, Eva-Sarai, and Rocco.

Karen was introduced to the Music Together program by her friend and Motor City Music Together Director, Leah Celebi. After taking her son to classes and gaining a deep appreciation for the program, Karen decided to become a Music Together teacher. “Music Together has given me a deeper understanding of music education, and the incredible impact that music has on children. Not only that, but it has re-enforced my feelings of how needed and important music is for us ALL.”

Kelli is so excited to be a part the Motor City Music Together community! Ms. Kelli has been teaching Music Together classes since Fall 2017 and has been surrounded by music her entire life. She grew up singing and performing in theatre and holds a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State University. Kelli first learned about Music Together when she attended classes with her daughter Eleanor (2.5). She was inspired to become a Music Together teacher when she saw how much joy it brings to children, parents and teachers, and wanted to be a part of spreading that joy. Kelli still attends class with her newest arrival Ruby (4 months) and big sister Eleanor. She is very passionate about young children and their musical development and is looking forward to working with your family soon!

Haley has been studying music since the age of 4. She continued her education at Wayne State University, studying cello under Marcy Chateaux. While participating in an internship with the String Project @ Wayne during her undergraduate studies, Haley found her life passion; teaching music to the students who need it the most. Haley graduated with a degree and certification in Music Education in 2014.  

After graduating, Haley taught elementary general music and 5-8th grade orchestra for Wyandotte Public Schools. Haley also worked with the Detroit Children's Choir, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Wu Family Academy, maintained a small private cello studio, and performed with several chamber ensembles when time permitted. 

In 2017 Haley decided to leave the public school sector in order to focus on her private studio. Haley currently teaches private cello lessons, group classes, theory classes, and coaches youth chamber ensembles. Haley also continues to perform as a freelance musician in the Metro-Detroit area. 

Faye is a life-long lover of music and dance.  Primarily a teacher of Pilates since 2002, Faye found her way to community musicking via the California Revels and the East Bay Community Music Project.  She completed her Orff Schulwerk training with the San Francisco International Orff Course in 2024 and took up music studies at Oakland Community College soon after moving from the San Francisco Bay Area in 2023.  Faye is thrilled to sing and dance with kids and adults in the Music Together program because it’s plain and simple fun that gives youngsters the precious gift of live musical experiences with the people they care about most.