Musician - Educator - Community Builder
Zoë Songturtle is a music and movement educator, artist, and community builder who creates joyful, inclusive spaces for learning, growth, and connection. With over 20 years of experience on stage, in classrooms, and in community settings, Zoë brings warmth, clarity, and a deeply attuned presence to every offering—whether she’s guiding a private lesson, leading a drum circle, or facilitating an arts-based workshop.Her work is grounded in a holistic and trauma-informed approach, drawing on the power of rhythm, voice, and embodiment to support each person’s unique creative path. She has worked extensively with diverse populations—including elders in memory care, participants in hospital day programs, populations experiencing physical limitations, and youth navigating adversity—always centering dignity, delight, and authentic expression.As a teaching artist and facilitator, she meets each learner and group where they are—combining clear structure with creative responsiveness to cultivate meaningful, lasting growth and empowerment.

Piano, Percussion, and More!
Zoë designs personalized lessons geared toward the goals of each student. Whether you are looking for academic enrichment, a creative pastime, or a musical career, she will seek out resources to support and challenge each student in meeting these goals.She has been teaching private lessons for 20+ years, and is currently accepting students in piano, drums, percussion, improvisation, and songwriting.If interested in lessons, please fill out this contact form.Please contact [email protected] or 910-227-9821 with any questions.

For all ages!

Zoë Songturtle is a professional musician, published author, fitness instructor and arts integration specialist who blends her passions into unique programs designed to spark a love of learning and nurture creative expression in artists of all ages.Visit this link for a list of program options - special requests are welcome and virtual activities are available.
For more information, please contact Zoë at 910-227-9821 or [email protected]