New Jersey - the land of endless diners, sandy beaches, and the unstoppable energy of kids who love to sing their hearts out. This tiny state, practically squished between New York and Pennsylvania, is actually an enormous playground for kids whose vocal cords can reach higher notes than the mighty hawk of High Point can screech. The story begins in a magical place called 'New Jersingdom,' where every morning is greeted by the chorus of kids practicing their "do-re-me"s. The leader of this melodic bunch is a delightful young chap named 'Johnny Jingle.' Johnny Jingle, with his twinkling blue eyes, freckled face, and wild curly hair that always looked like he'd been struck by a musical lightning bolt. Johnny would wake up each morning, brush his teeth in A-flat, and harmonize with the toasty bagels popping out of toasters all over town. Ah! The satisfying crunch of a well-toasted bagel, served with a side of a perfectly pitched high C. Every corner of New Jersingdom echoed with the vocal warmth of these kids practicing - from the bustling boardwalks of the Jersey Shore to the serene, grassy meadows of the Pine Barrens. Even the squirrel families in the trees had perfected their three-part harmonies! In New Jersey, whether you're in the city of Newark or the small town of Moorestown, children's laughter is always in tune, and their dreams are written in the universal language of music. These kids aren't just living in New Jersey; they're singing in New Jersingdom, and boy, do they hit all the right notes!
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The Happy Hive is an inclusive play space designed to spark joy and connection for every child. With a special focus on comfort and accessibility for neurodivergent kids, our environment welcomes children of all abilities to explore, move, and create at their own pace. From climbing walls, swings, and zip lines to dedicated zones for pretend play and art, The Happy Hive offers both high-energy fun and creative outlets. While we cater to children ages 1-13 for neurotypical kids, we have no age limit when it comes to kids with special needs—because play should have no boundaries. At The Happy Hive, we believe every child deserves a space where they can feel safe, included, and free to be themselves.
Autumn D'Esposito is a New Jersey Certified Music Teacher, who has been teaching in the Clifton Public School District for the past nine years. She has performed at esteemed venues such as Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, as well as abroad in Florence, Italy. Autumn graduated from Montclair State University in 2015 with a Music Education degree and a concentration in Voice. Since then, Autumn has continued to hone her skills in music by teaching piano, ukulele, and voice at various music establishments and independently. In addition, she has been teaching music in an early childhood development center for children aged six months to five years. Autumn has also had an internship with the New Jersey Youth Chorus, working with young musicians of all ages from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Her expertise is in teaching beginner/intermediate piano and all different levels of voice. In her classes, she has experience in teaching various genres of music such as pop, classical, musical theater, rock, blues, and rnb. Autumn is passionate about giving her students the tools they need to express themselves and write their own music. Most recently, she has received her Masters Degree in Music Education in 2018.