Lisa S. Plasse – musician, educator, writer, wife and most importantly…a Mom
Lisa S. Plasse is the owner, director, flute and voice teacher of From The Top Music Studio in Midland Park, NJ which offers instrumental and vocal lessons. In addition to the studio, she is an applied vocal lessons instructor at Columbia University. Lisa received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from William Paterson University, with a concentration in flute and voice. She also holds a Masters degree in Education Administration & Supervision from Montclair State University. She has over 25 years of teaching experience K – 12, including special education. Her credits include performances with Onstage Inc., several local community bands and church organizations, numerous local pit orchestras and the Ridgewood Concert Band. Lisa served as both Vice-President and President of the Board of Trustees of the Ridgewood Concert Band and during her presidency the band was awarded The Sudler Silver Scroll Award. She has produced and directed many musicals, theater workshops and concert performances. Lisa has served as President of The Ridgewood Friends of Music and continues to serve on the board and is currently President of the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce. Lisa is currently the music director for the RHS Jamboree which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for scholarships for high school seniors. Lisa has always had a passion for writing and has written many articles for local newspapers and magazines and now as an empty nester, she is excited to begin her second act as a published author. She resides in Ridgewood, NJ with her husband Michel and they have four children Nick, Ashley, Amanda and Brian.