Our Mission

Our mission is to introduce the joy and the power of music, to create an environment where children can flourish as they learn the fundamentals of making music, and to instill confidence.

Our approach to early childhood education uses developmentally appropriate curriculum to prime children for success in music, in school, and in life. 

Our Story

It's Music Time owners are parents who experienced firsthand the positive impact this program has on a child's early development. We  delighted in how much fun the classes are for both children and parents! We saw the great benefit to the Redlands community and wanted to help more families have access. In January 2024 It's Music Time moved from founding Teacher Nanci's home to 233 E State Street and we have doubled in size in our downtown location.

It's Music Time teachers have decades of experience in music and art education and are passionate about the developmental benefits of introducing music and art in early childhood.

Our team

Teacher Annie is a graduate of University of La Verne with a BA in Music. She has taught private music lessons (voice, guitar and banjo) since graduating in 2017 and has also worked in elementary and high schools as a Music, Choir and substitute teacher. She has had the privilege of traveling through Europe and the United Kingdom performing Irish music in bands and as a solo singer/songwriter. She is passionate about early childhood music education and is excited to implement the Music Rhapsody curriculum in fun and meaningful ways so that students can be lifelong learners and enjoyers of music! Other favorite pastimes are creating fiber arts, sewing and knitting.

Teacher Nanci is the original founder of It's Music Time, having started the group classes from her home in 2017. She is a former kindergarten teacher and a long-time music educator. Nanci has a BA degree in Music Education and certification from Music Rhapsody. She is a member of the California Music Teachers Association and the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. She loves to help young people discover the joy of making music!

Teacher Mat is the husband of It’s Music Time owner Kate Troy and dad to three young boys. Mat has twenty years of experience as a band leader, choir director, and youth minister. Favorite instruments include drums, guitar, and bass. Mat pursued his BA degree in Photography with Cal State San Bernardino and taught Film and Photography at Aquinas High School for nine years. He loves to help students find their passion and help to grow confidence. His favorite treat is pumpkin pie, all throughout the year!

Teacher Kate became the owner of It's Music Time because she saw the wonderful benefit of this program for our community and convinced Nanci to help keep it going, and growing! 

Kate worked for ten years in New York City in the field of arts education, for The Frick Collection and Academic Arrangements Abroad. Kate holds a BA in European Studies from UCLA, an MA in Art History from Sotheby's Institute, and an MBA from Taylor University. 

Kate believes that music and art make the world a better, more beautiful place, and is passionate about introducing children to the wonder of the arts at an early age. Kate teaches the Art Adventure series at It's Music Time.