Kate Rafalski has been spreading the love of music for many years. A graduate of Carson Newman University with a Bachelor in Music Education, she has extensive elementary teaching experience as a music specialist. She has led 4th and 5th grade chorus and percussion groups, as well as taught privately while helping to organize collaborative projects with Ruth Eckerd Hall and various community events.

Kate’s warm and welcoming personality makes her an ideal fit for students ages 8 to adult, and she loves coaching eager new students of all levels. When she’s not playing classical masterpieces, Kate enjoys broadway tunes, Disney standards, and bluegrass! Since 2017, she has been a proud member of both the Florida Music Education Association as well as the National Association for Music Education. Kate always wants to make sure that each of her students receives the best training possible, while having fun and exploring the endless possibilities music can offer!