Meet The Team

Hi! I’m Manavi I’m the founder of Tunes For Kidz and I play the cello, piano, guitar, ukulele, and I am a singer/songwriter! I'm a high school student in Brentwood, TN who has a love for music and just want to share it with kids everywhere! I am a current senior in high school and I started this organization almost 2 years ago and couldn't be prouder of the amazing team we have!

My name is Riya Mitra, and I am a first year Bioengineering student at the University of Pennsylvania with minors in Economics and Engineering Entrepreneurship. I have played the violin for 13 years and have always had a love for music. I have a passion for increasing diversity in music and beyond, and am excited to promote Tunes for Kidz’ message as the Business Director! Feel free to contact me at riya_m@tunesforkidz.org.

I’m Natalie Porter! I’ve been singing for basically my entire life. I started songwriting when I was 11 years old, I was able to have the opportunity to record some of my original songs, and I can’t wait to get them out soon! I’m so excited to be apart of Tunes for Kids

My name is Dylan, and I am one of the assistant coordinators at Tunes For Kidz. I’m from Memphis, Tennessee, but I moved to Brentwood in 2016. I am the percussion captain for my school’s marching band and 1st chair saxophone in the wind ensemble. Music has significantly impacted my life, so showing everyone in my community how important music can be is very important to me. When I’m not focusing on music, I enjoy running, ultimate frisbee, video games, and cooking.

Hi! I'm Caroline Meyer and I am 17 years old and from Nashville, Tennessee. I am primarily a vocalist, but I also play the guitar, piano, ukulele, and alto saxophone. I got my start in the music field in fourth grade when I started participating in musical theater with a local community theater. Since then, I have performed in various choirs, bands, theater troupes, and vocal groups. I listen to and play a wide range of music, but jazz is my favorite genre. My current favorite artist is, of course, Ella Fitzgerald, and my favorite song of hers is “Lullaby of Birdland.” My love of music is accompanied by a love of writing, so working with POW was the perfect opportunity for me! It is so rewarding to be a part of such an incredible organization, and I am so grateful for the experience of doing what I love!

Hello! My name is Ava Claire, and I am the Social Media Coordinator for Tunes for Kidz. I am a 16-year-old singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN, and have been writing music since I was 8 years old. I played my first gig at 11 and fell in love. Music is a creative outlet and I believe that everyone should have access to music education/musical instruments no matter where they come from.

Hi, my name is Chloe Sokolowski! I play flute and piano, and I also sing and do theatre productions. I have played piano for 10 years and flute for nearly 6. I play piccolo occasionally too! My favorite to play on flute is Beethoven, and my favorite on piano is Debussy. 

Hi! I’m Sonali Lal and I am the social media coordinator for TFK. I’ve helped out with this organization for a long time and love seeing the joy an instrument brings to a child! I’m so excited to be part of the team:)

Hello beautiful people! I’m Olivia Freeman, and I love creating videos. I want to share everyone’s story through media! I’m so pumped for Tunes For Kidz! 

Hey! My name is Halley Akers, I live in Nashville, Tennessee, and I am the podcast editor. Music has impacted my life in so many ways. I am very grateful to be a part of this nonprofit that helps use music to change lives and allows me to utilize my passion for video editing to help in that movement. I am so excited to be a part of this team!

My name is Emily Miller and songwriting is one of my biggest hobbies along with singing, playing the guitar, ukulele, and piano. I was inspired to write songs at the age of 8 by none other than Taylor Swift, and I’ve loved it ever since!