Washington DC | Playnotes

YOUR LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC | CHANGE LOCATION

Welcome to Playnotes Washington, DC!

The Path To Development Through Rhythm and Song

Support. Empower. Grow.

"At Playnotes, our mission is to utilize the transformative power of music, expertly developed by music therapists, to nurture and celebrate each child’s unique abilities and strengths. We are dedicated to creating a strong musical foundation that empowers children to embark on a lifelong journey with music. Through our innovative and playful musical environment, we provide opportunities for comprehensive developmental growth, fostering skills that extend far beyond musical proficiency. Our programs are designed to inspire creativity, confidence, and a love for music, ensuring every child thrives in a supportive and enriching musical experience."

Playnotes at your Learning Center

Where each child has the opportunity to embrace their own perfectly unique melody

We will come to your center’s classrooms, offering each group of children a 30-minute music session that is fun, interactive, and promotes developmental skills.

Funding Options

Center-Funded: Flexible rates are available for centers booking sessions directly.
Family-Funded: Families can enroll their child on our website, with discounts available for siblings. We handle communication and scheduling with the childcare center to make the process seamless.

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Meet The Team

Haley Welsh, MT-BC

Owner

Haley is the proud founder and owner of Playnotes, dedicating her career to the transformative potential of Music Therapy. As a Music Therapist, Haley specializes in using Music Therapy to uplift individuals of all abilities, including those with intellectual disabilities and in behavioral health settings. Her humanistic approach ensures that each therapeutic intervention is tailored to the unique strengths and needs of the individuals she serves. Collaborating with multiple clinical organizations, Haley has extended her expertise to diverse settings, fulfilling her deep passion for making a meaningful difference through music therapy . Inspired by the joy and curiosity of her three young children, Haley embarked on the creation of Playnotes’ children's music program. Alongside her talented team, she brings individualized and tailored music sessions to numerous learning centers throughout the Pittsburgh area. This program is a testament to Haley's commitment to nurturing the next generation through music, fostering cognitive, emotional, and social development in young minds. When Haley is not working, she enjoys being outside, hanging out with her family, and camping.

Trey Lindsley

Music Leader

Trey Lindsley is both highly experienced in music performance and working with kids of all ages. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology & Music from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, giving him a strong foundation in both human movement and musicianship. Trey has been a touring musician around the country and has also run a low-income housing music program for children ages 4–16. Along with his high level of expertise, he cares deeply about music not only as something to be learned, but as something to be experienced positively, just as it greatly impacted him in his own childhood. What you can expect from a session with Trey is his clear enjoyment of music, his focus on engaging kids in meaningful ways, and his seamless ability to shift from high-energy songs to calmer moments that allow a quality musical experience to truly shine. Keep an eye out for Trey as he releases new content, plays live shows around town, and continues encouraging kids to develop a love for music.

Precious Joubert

Music Leader

Precious is a Music Leader who attended Full Sail University for Music Business and Media Communications, and currently working towards a Master’s at Berklee College of Music with a concentration of Interdisciplinary Music Studies. She has vast in-school experience providing music education for children ages 6 months to high-school, and runs a private practice that specializes in professional music development for both children and adults. Precious’s goal is to help raise a generation of healthy, fearless, educated creatives. Aside from music education, Precious is a professional singer, songwriter, musician, and music producer who performs both nationally and internationally.

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Allyssa Heitzenrater, MT-BC

Internship Director

Allyssa Heitzenrater is the Internship Director and a Music Therapist at Playnotes. Since receiving her Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology from Duquesne University, Allyssa has been dedicated to using a person-centered approach to help people increase their quality of life, practice coping skills, and achieve their social/emotional goals. Allyssa is passionate about sharing joyful music experiences with people, especially young children. Their curiosity and creativity continues to inspire her every day! As the Internship Director at Playnotes, Allyssa loves helping future Music Therapists learn and hone their skills, so that they can enter the wonderful world of Music Therapy with confidence. When Allyssais not working you’ll find her caring for her large collection of plants, playing outside, and making as much art and music as possible!