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"my kids learned how to read by making up songs with me"

Homeschooling Mom of Dylan Wildfire and Garcia Rayn, Amanda "Panda" Duquette has been making music and magic with kids since she was a kid herself. With a background and degree in Dance, Amanda is from a family of performers and thrives in her element. Her songs "Funky Monkey" and "Bad Day" were co-written with her children and she has always used music as a tool for teaching. 

Professional dancer and choreographer, singer and songwriter, she has performed internationally as a solo artist and activist. 

Amanda is the creatress of the non-profit Music and Magic of Maine, gifting musical instruments and creative opportunities to families in Maine since 2009. 

"making music with kids is such a natural thing to do"

Rob is dad to Luke and Stella who are his inspiration for writing music that would not only serve children but parents as well! 

Multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, composer, founder/leader of the band “duquette” Rob was a long time sideman during the 1990's on drums, xylophone, guitar, and vocals. 

A skilled music instructor, composer, and arranger, his work reflects the versatility and eclectic musical range that has brought him and his music around the country. Rob toured with Jonathan Edwards, and has performed alongside Jack Sonni of Dire Straits, recorded and shared the stage with the Grammy winning Dave Gutter, and with legendary composer David Amram among many other great artists including his current bandmates. Rob has released several albums of original music on which he plays most of the instruments, recorded, and produced from his studio in Biddeford Maine.