Mrs. Pirotina has owned and operated a private piano studio since August 1999.  Known affectionately by her students as “Ms. Alyson,” she currently operates her studio in Round Rock, Texas.  From January 2000 to May 2004 she was the music/chapel coordinator for the St. William’s Catholic Church Mother’s Day Out program.   At St. William’s, Alyson worked with children ages 18 months to five years on a weekly basis.  She was also employed by Gymboree© Play & Music of Round Rock for two years. After leaving Gymboree, Mrs. Pirotina began Sing A New Song… (a Christian-based preschool music program) and has dedicated her business to “Serving God’s children through song.” In the summer of 2004 she opened Leander Kid’s Day Out preschool at Julianna’s Performing Arts Studio.  In June 2007 the school’s name changed to Cedar Park Kid’s Day Out and is located at The Rock UMC in Cedar Park, Texas.

      Alyson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a classically trained pianist with nine years of study.  She is certified  Musikgarten© instructor specializing in their program “Cycle of Seasons” and “God’s Children Sing.” The Diocese of Austin has an approved application and background check on file for Alyson, and she has completed their Ethics and Integrity in Ministry training class. Mrs. Pirotina was the Children’s Choir Director at St. John Vianney Catholic Church for three years and has cantored throughout the Austin Diocese. She is also an accomplished flautist.  Alyson has been married to Fred Pirotina since 1994 and has one daughter, Bianca.  She has many references available at your request.