Alabanza Music brings the joy of music into the lives of families and communities.
We specialize in neuroscience-backed, multilingual music and movement programs that foster holistic development from infancy through childhood and beyond.
More Than Music. More Than Lessons. It's Transformation.
At Alabanza Music, we believe that childhood activities should do more than just entertain. In today's fast-paced world, the profound, lifelong impact of truly integrated early music and language on holistic development is often missed. We're here to change that.
Our Story: Over Two Decades of Nurturing Potential
Established in 2003, Alabanza Music was founded on a clear vision: to deliver a proven, neuroscience-backed approach to music and language education. For over two decades, we've moved beyond "just fun" to offer multilingual music and movement that ensures your child's complete growth, from infancy through adulthood. We don't just teach; we ignite potential and build foundations for life.
Our Unique Approach: Music & Brain Development
At our core, we're guided by the fundamental principle of sound-before-sight. We leverage the inherent power of sound to naturally engage your child's innate musicality. This isn't just play; it's a scientifically-backed method that unlocks tremendous personal development when music, movement, and language are engaged in tandem. We believe every child is innately musical, and our programs are designed to awaken that gift.
Our International Program: Musikgarten® - Exclusive to Alabanza Music in the Caribbean
We are immensely proud to be the only certified and qualified provider of the internationally acclaimed Musikgarten® program in the entire Caribbean! Musikgarten is the world's leading early childhood music education curriculum, providing a comprehensive and sequential plan of musical development from birth through childhood.
This research-backed program profoundly impacts language, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills through its proven sound-before-sight approach. Our unique integration of Musikgarten means your child benefits from a globally respected methodology, tailored by Alabanza Music to be even more culturally and linguistically pertinent for our region.
Who We Serve: A Journey for Every Age
We proudly cater to all ages and stages of development. From their very first coos to advanced musical expression, our programs offer a continuous pathway for growth. We have age-specific classes meticulously designed for:
Babies
Tots
Preschoolers
Older Kids
Adults
Meet Our Team: Passionate Educators Guiding the Way
At Alabanza Music, every educator is individually certified or in comprehensive training within early childhood music education, focusing on musical pedagogy. This ensures you and your child receive the highest quality, joyful, and stress-free learning experience. Moreover, our commitment to continuous professional development means we never stop learning and evolving!
Lisa Darmanie
Founder & Visionary Director, Alabanza Music
Lisa Darmanie, the visionary behind Alabanza Music, built a solution to fragmented music education that lacks 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 a unique blend of academic rigor (Honours Degrees in Musical Arts and Spanish from UWI), international accreditation (ECMMA USA, Dalcroze teacher training, Musikgarten® license), and over two decades of hands-on experience across all age groups. She's not just an educator; she's a founding member and the only Caribbean voice on the ECMMA's Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, actively shaping the future of global music education.
Beyond her unparalleled qualifications, Lisa is a formally trained keyboardist and an accomplished all-round musician, renowned for her choral arranging, directing, and conducting. Her leadership extends to training school choruses and steelbands, and judging national music competitions in Parang, Calypso, and Steelpan for years. This isn't just theory; it's lived, breathed musical mastery.
Drawing from her personal daily bilingual experiences within her own Trini-Vene household, Mrs. Darmanie de Quiñones solidifies her God-given passion and dedication to enriching family life. She crafts culturally immersive experiences that celebrate and preserve our rich musical and linguistic heritage, helping children grow to become confident, resilient, and truly global human beings.
Moriah Howell-Paul
Music Associate & Versatile Educator
Struggling to find a music educator who truly gets your child, regardless of their unique needs? Moriah transforms potential into confidence. With extensive experience teaching both children and adults, she brings deep expertise across diverse instruments including steelpan, drums, and keyboard.
Her impactful work with young special needs students at Lady Hochoy Home South, where she fostered musical engagement and development, underscores her adaptable and compassionate approach.
As a versatile performing musician, former drummer for Nailah Blackman previous position Head Drum Tutor, she is quite capable in her ability to guide students through various skill levels and performance.
Moriah's Bachelor's in Fine Arts (Music) from the University of Trinidad and Tobago, combined with her background in administration, customer service, and marketing, ensures a holistic and high-quality educational experience.
She is passionately committed to nurturing not just musical talent, but also creativity and confidence in every student she guides.
Experience the Alabanza Music Difference.
Join our family and discover how our unique blend of expertise, passion, and scientific grounding creates a truly impactful and joyful learning experience for your entire family. We're committed to nurturing not just musicians, but resilient, confident global citizens.