about m.p. music

M.P. Music’s mission is to spread joy & promote harmony among people of all ages through music. In all that we do — in our singing, playing, crafting, learning, bonding, & laughing — ultimately we celebrate the magic that music creates when musicians unite, story share, & learn to sing each other’s songs!

About Miss Michelle

Michelle Petrasek is a children’s entertainer, music teacher & mentor, & music enrichment specialist who has worked as a professional musician for 25 years & counting.

As Music Director at St. Andrew’s Church, Michelle has run youth & adult vocal choirs as well as a handbell choir. She sings & plays piano at weddings & funerals throughout the Paterson & Newark Diocese. Michelle taught classes for Youthsong, Ramsey as anEarly Childhood Specialist for 5 years & mentored teens as Youth Minister at St. Andrew’s, Clifton & ACC Teen Ministry, Wood-Ridge for 7 years.

Michelle holds a Bachelors in Creative Writing with a Minor in Music. She privately studied both piano & voice.

After earning her Masters in Library Science & working 10 years in public libraries, Michelle returned her energy to her first love, music, via the creation of M.P. Music in 2016. She now visits libraries regularly as an entertainer!

OUR CLIFTON OFFICE

MP Music’s headquarters is an outreach space in which individuals & groups are encouraged to take the first step toward actively participating in music-making. Having a physical space has provided Michelle with the opportunity to become more visible within the Clifton community, to more easily collaborate with organizations to benefit others through music, & to more effectively facilitate the connection of groups of individuals & families who share the same interests, talents, & goals.

Stop by 796 Van Houten Ave, Clifton to learn how you can be creative with us! We often run programs offsite so more formal meetings & consultations should be scheduled by appointment. Call us to say hello at 973-568-7708 or email us at MPMusicLLC@Gmail.com anytime!