ABOUT LIFE ON MUSIC
THE TEAM
Evelyn brings over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults across a wide range of developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs, working closely with families, caregivers, educators, and interdisciplinary support teams. She is a licensed music therapist and the founder and director of Life On Music, a community-based music therapy practice offering inclusive, strengths-based programs for individuals across the lifespan. Life On Music partners with early childhood centers, schools, hospitals, and mental health settings to support development, rehabilitation, emotional wellness, and connection through music.
Evelyn is a Uruguayan-American clinician and advocate whose lived experience informs her culturally responsive, family-centered approach. In addition to her clinical work, she has experience in higher education and policy advocacy, with a focus on expanding access to creative and evidence-based services for historically underserved communities. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology, further deepening her clinical training and integrative perspective.
Outside of her professional roles, Evelyn enjoys rowing crew and is a proud mom to two beautiful boys.
Evelyn Stagnaro, MM, MTL, MT-BC
Founder/Director
Music Therapist-Board Certified
Amy is a Seattle native and board certified music therapist with a passion for working with children and families. Her B.A. in music therapy was completed at Marylhurst University in Portland Oregon. As a former preschool teacher in the greater Seattle area, she brings with her a joy of music and a gentle approach to children and families. In both therapy and educational settings she has worked predominantly with babies and young kids but has also enjoyed working with teens, adults, and older adults of varying abilities.
Amy lives in the Lake City area with her husband and two kids. She loves to go to concerts, to be outdoors, to learn new things, and to meet new people.
Amy Dacuag, MTL, MT-BC
Music Therapist
Administrative Coordinator
Sophie is a board certified music therapist who earned her B.A. in music therapy from Berklee College of Music in Boston. She completed her internship at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Jacksonville where she used music to assist adults in their recovery from strokes, and traumatic brain injuries. She has worked with children with autism since May 2019 and has worked in homes, out-patient clinics, schools, and hospitals.
Sophie has a passion for meeting people with honor, dignity and compassion, and believes person-centered care accelerates achieving the client’s desired goals across all domains.
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Sophie Jeroma, MTL, MT-BC
Music Therapist
Isabel received her B.A. in Music Therapy from Seattle Pacific University with an emphasis in Psychology. She has worked with individuals and families in a variety of settings, including pediatric oncology, community centers, memory care, and enjoys working with all age groups and abilities. She loves allowing the joy and power of music to fuel her music therapy sessions, encouraging growth and connection. Her cross-cultural upbringing also drives her commitment to creating inclusive and accessible music therapy spaces. Her music therapy practice is additionally informed by her experiencing teaching private piano lessons.
In her free time, Isabel enjoys doing art, talking to friends, and cooking new types of dishes.
Isabel Smith, MTL, MT-BC
Music Therapist
Elise is a board certified music therapist born and raised in Seattle. Growing up immersed in music gave her an appreciation for its power to build community and promote self-expression. This led her to pursue music therapy at the University of Kansas, where she earned her Bachelor of Music. Elise completed her internship at Earthtones NW in Portland Oregon, where she worked with infants and toddlers, adults with developmental disabilities, and seniors in assisted living and memory care. In her practice, Elise is committed to personalized care. Building on each client's strengths, she aims to foster meaningful growth by offering the tools for them to fulfill their goals.
Outside of work, Elise enjoys kayaking, playing puzzle games, and going to escape rooms.
Elise Toney, MTL, MT-BC
Music Therapist
Ben is a music therapy intern who cares deeply about his clients. He received his education at Texas Woman's University in the city of Denton. He has a passion for learning the stories of his clients and providing them the most personalized care he can. He primarily has experience working with children with developmental disabilities and older adults, but enjoys the chance to work with anyone.
Ben lives in Port Angeles with his Fiancee. He love to read, practice handicrafts, and explore nature.
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Ben Katz
Music Therapy Intern
Music therapy is an evidence-based approach to therapy that uses age-appropriate music activities to work toward individualized goals.
Music therapy is different from other therapies because music is processed in many parts of the brain simultaneously. This allows music therapy to accommodate lots of goals within one session. Best of all, the most significant outcomes occur when each client is using their favorite songs and music activities, so it's enjoyable!
To learn more about music therapy and what it takes to become a music therapist, head to the blog.