The owner and director of Tiny Toes Music, Roberta Wentling is a classically trained pianist and vocalist, with a bachelor's degree in music education from DePauw Univeristy and a master's degree in educational counseling from University of Phoenix. Families love to guess what instrument she'll use in class this week in addition to her voice- options include guitar, ukulele, violin, mandolin, djembe, didgeridoo or even the recorder. Roberta is a Music Together Certification Level 1 teacher and has extensive experience as a private and public school educator, performer, church musician, and choir director. You can find her playing solo, duo, and with her full band at events and in local bars throughout the area. Roberta and her husband stand in awe as their two young adult children continue to bring joy, music, and wonder to each and every day.

A board certified music therapist, Beth has been a part of the Tiny Toes Music team since 2016. A life-long music maker, she grew up singing in a choir with her dad and siblings. Beth graduated from Illinois State University in with a bachelor's in music-music therapy and currently works as a hospice music therapist throughout the Chicagoland area. In addition, Beth and her husband perform Americana and Folk music throughout the suburbs as a duo, Tank & the Beez.

Katie brings the joy! She teaches at local day cares and schools in the city of Chicago. This is by far her favorite gig, lifting up littles through exploration, love and music. Katie's BIG THREE: establish a playful learning environment, support each child's individual learning style, and allow children to express themselves fully.

Katie has been a cellist for most of her life. She has participated in the Chicago Chamber Orchestra, Schaumburg Youth Orchestra, McHenry County Orchestra, many musicals and currently plays in the Ravenswood Community Orchestra. No matter what, she brings the love of music to all who celebrate life with her!