Meet The Team
Manavi Bajpai
CEO
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 college student from Brentwood, TN who has a love for music and just want to share it with kids everywhere! I am a freshman at The University of South California and I started this organization during covid and couldn't be prouder of the amazing team we have!
Dylan Edwards
CFO/CTO
My name is Dylan, and I am the CFO and CTO at Tunes For Kidz. I’m from Memphis, Tennessee, but I moved to Brentwood in 2016. I love playing piano, saxophone, percussion, and bassoon. 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. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me.
Caroline Meyer
CMO
Hi! I'm Caroline Meyer and I am 19 years old and from Nashville, Tennessee. I’m a freshman Creative and Entertainment Industries major at Belmont University. 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. 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!
Ava Henson
COO
Hello! My name is Ava Claire, and I am the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Tunes for Kidz. I am a 18-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 have been pursuing my career as an artist ever since. I have been involved with Tunes for Kidz for the past three years, and have loved every second of it. Music is a gift to the world and all people should have access to its numerous benefits.
Luka Hernandez Palmer
Home Base Team
Hey! My name is Luka Hernandez Palmer and I am the Outreach Coordinator for Tunes For Kidz. I'm 16 years old and currently a junior at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, TN. I'm originally from San Luis Potosí, México, but moved to the states at a very young age. My music journey began at about 8 years old when I started playing the drums. I went through a few more instruments like the piano and guitar, but in 6th grade when I got my hands on a cello, I knew I would stick with it for a while. Ever since then, music has undoubtedly been one of the most important things in my life. Because of the impact it has had on me, it’s hard to imagine living without it, which is why I’m so grateful to work with an organization like Tunes For Kidz!
Phoebe Kelso
Home Base Team
Hi! I’m Phoebe Kelso and I am from Fremont, CA but moved to Nashville in 2018. I have been playing piano and viola for about 10 years, and each instrument has brought me joy in many different ways. I have realized the importance of music in social and academic life and the abundant opportunities it can bring, and I want to make these opportunities accessible for others.