Alabanza Music
About Alabanza Music

More than music.
More than lessons.
It's transformation.

Neuroscience-backed, multilingual music and movement programmes that foster holistic development — from infancy through childhood and beyond.

Our Story

Two decades of nurturing potential

Established in 2003, Alabanza Music was founded on a clear vision: a proven, neuroscience-backed approach to music and language education. For over two decades, we've moved beyond "just fun" to deliver multilingual music and movement that supports your child's complete growth — from infancy through adulthood.

We don't just teach. We ignite potential and build foundations for life.

Founded 2003 25+ Years Birth → Adult
Mrs. Lisa presenting a certificate to a student at Alabanza Music
Our Approach

Music & brain development, in tandem

At our core, we're guided by the principle of sound-before-sight. We leverage the inherent power of sound to naturally engage your child's innate musicality — a scientifically-backed method that unlocks tremendous personal development when music, movement, and language are engaged together.

We believe every child is innately musical, and our programmes are designed to awaken that gift.

Sound before sight — music and brain development
Musikgarten certificate moment at Alabanza Music
Exclusive to the Caribbean

Musikgarten® — the world's leading early childhood music curriculum

We're immensely proud to be the only certified and qualified provider of the internationally acclaimed Musikgarten® programme in the entire Caribbean. This research-backed curriculum profoundly impacts language, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills through its proven sound-before-sight approach — tailored by Alabanza Music to be even more culturally and linguistically relevant for our region.

Who We Serve

A journey for every age and stage of development

We proudly cater to all ages and stages of development, with classes meticulously designed for every step of the way.

Babies
Tots
Preschoolers
Older Kids
Adults
Meet Our Team

Passionate educators guiding the way

Every Alabanza educator is individually certified — or in comprehensive training — in early childhood music education. We never stop learning and evolving.

Founder & Visionary Director Lisa D de Quiñones, Founder of Alabanza Music

Lisa D de Quiñones

Founder & Visionary Director, Alabanza Music

Lisa built Alabanza Music to solve a problem in early education: fragmented music programmes that lack true integration of brain science, cultural immersion, and foundational development from the earliest stages.

As the first certified Specialist in Early Childhood Music and Movement in Trinidad & Tobago, she brings academic rigour (Honours Degrees in Musical Arts and Spanish from U.W.I.), international accreditation, and over two decades of hands-on experience across all age groups. She is a founding member and the only Caribbean voice on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association (E.C.M.M.A.) USA, and is Dalcroze trained through the Lucy Moses School.

A formally trained keyboardist and accomplished musician, Lisa is renowned for choral arranging, directing and conducting — and has judged national competitions in Parang, Calypso, and Steelpan. Drawing from her own bilingual Trini-Vene household, she crafts culturally immersive experiences that help children grow into confident, resilient global citizens.

E.C.M.M.A. USA Certified Lucy Moses School — Dalcroze Trained Musikgarten® Licensed U.W.I. Honours, Music & Spanish

Ready to give your child a real head start?

Join our family and discover how our blend of expertise, passion, and scientific grounding creates a joyful learning experience for your entire family.

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