Dori’s love of music began to develop in her family, where she was surrounded by singing, playing instruments, and listening to CD’s, concert recordings, and the radio. She played string bass in high school orchestra while slowly teaching herself how to play guitar, starting at 14. In undergrad, she started songleading and singing in groups and after graduating with a degree in psychology, gained work experience leading music groups with neurodiverse children.
After 6 years working as an ABA therapist and assistant teacher in special education settings, Dori left to begin graduate school in music therapy at NYU. During her time in grad school and the years prior to starting at BKCM, she gained experience working with neurodiverse children, children at underserved schools, people in psychiatric hospitals, elderly folks in nursing homes and senior centers, and people doing long-term rehabilitation from illnesses and serious injuries. Dori has a passion for working with neurodiverse children, playing guitar, and learning about new music from friends, colleagues, and clients. She is inspired by her mom for her creativity, her dad for his natural musicality, Brandi Carlile, Jacob Collier, anything soulful, Alicia Keys and Peter, Paul and Mary.
Education: MA, Music Therapy, New York University; BA, Psychology, Brandeis University
