Anita remembers her first grade year being filled with reading, new friends and piano lessons. In those early years Anita’s favorite summer pastime was playing school with her brother as the student. Years later, as a music teacher (what a surprise!), Anita’s curiosity for the origins of a song compelled her to learn more, and to teach her students more about songs than just the notes on the page.

Anita has lived in Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, and Illinois. She has vacationed on every one of the Great Lakes. Husband Gary, their children and grandchildren all share a love of music, each in a unique and personal way. Anita hopes you catch the joy of reading, singing and learning with this book.