Testimonials
They’re Satisfied!
Thank you for a fun class on Ava’s special day! It was absolutely perfect!
Angelica Zuppke
Bea had so much fun in your class. We’ve been really covid conscious so that was the first indoor thing we’ve done. Watching her smile and dance melted my heart and she’s still talking about it. Thank you for providing so much fun in a safe environment.
Stacey Wiesenthal
Thank you for everything today! You were the perfect addition to our party. The kids all LOVED it!
Rachel Taubman-Glickfeld
You really helped make this year a great year for him (and all of us).
Karen Kushkin-Berk
My mom said, “that’s the kind of teacher I would want my kids to have.”
Jessica Glick
Contact Us
Elissa Schechter graduated with Honors in 2012 from Michigan State University with a BA in psychology and has continuing education in psychological and medical health, child development, child psychology, art techniques, children’s yoga, and human resources. For over 20 years she has worked with children as a preschool teacher, religious school teacher, psychological intern, camp counselor, and babysitter. She’s worked at ORT America and Friendship Circle, as an indirect way of helping kids by fundraising and event planning. In 2020 Elissa saw a need to help families with their learning plans and opened Elissa’s Learners, where she offers small group classes, private tutoring, and birthday parties. Simply put, kids are her passion and she strives to create a safe, loving, upbeat atmosphere for children to thrive, explore, and gain independence. Her hopes as an educator are to foster a love of learning and a sense of resilience. She is a proud mom to Moses, a silly Standard Poodle, Gordon her sweet content son who was gone too soon 1/12/23 - 1/20/23, and Edward who is her happy little helper at classes. She honors her sons by engaging children with unconditional love.
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Our Services
What We Offer
PLEASE NOTE: All drop-in classes are weather-permitting. If it’s raining, classes will be cancelled. Updates get posted to Instagram and Facebook. Classes are held in Franklin and Birmingham, Michigan. Virtual tutoring options available nation-wide.
Gordon’s Group
Art, music, play… What could be better? Miss Elissa will supply all materials for your littles ages 0-6 to make music, art, and play with puzzles, dinosaurs, cars, and books.
Gordon’s Group is in memory of Miss Elissa’s son, Gordon Edward 1/12/23-1/20/23, who would’ve been a silly, playful music-making artist.
Outdoor Music Makers is COMING BACK Spring 2026
Music Makers outside is coming back spring 2026! We’ll keep an eye on weather for some good days in April then get out more in May and consistently June - September.
DROP IN in Franklin:
Wednesday June 3 at 11:30am
Thursday June 4 at 11:30am
Friday June 5 at 11:30am
Tuesday June 9 at 11:30am
Wednesday June 10 at 11:30am
Friday June 12 at 11:30am
Meet in the big grassy area next to Franklin Public Library. Being a blanket. Musical toys will be supplied.
Weekly schedules will be posted with 1-2 weeks notice. Get ready for lots of Thursday & Friday classes as well as other weekdays, times between 10-12 (and hopefully some 4/4:30pm too!).
Music Makers
Drop into Music Makers April - September in parks around Franklin and Birmingham for a special music and movement class geared towards ages 0-5. Miss Elissa provides all musical toys and instruments, you bring a blanket and get ready to jam for over 30 minutes of music. Stick around after to mingle with other local families, this class is as much about community as it is about music.
$25/child +$5/sibling
No registration required.
Drop in when you can: sign in & pay when you arrive (cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Apple Pay)
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Private classes are CLOSED for the season! Drop into Music Makers all spring & summer long! Email for more info about setting up a private class for Fall 2026.
Music Makers Summer Sale
SALE ENDS JUNE 1!
$110 for 5 classes ANY size family for any public outdoor Music Makers class April - December 2026.
No refunds, exchanges or rollovers.
Drop in as you’re available! No registration required.
Birthday Parties
Chat with Miss Elissa to customize 30 minutes of a music or art for your kiddo’s special birthday! Pricing starts at $200. Miss Elissa will set up, engage the kiddos, and clean up for you! Ideal for ages 0-8. 1/2 deposit is required to reserve the date and start prepping supplies, the remainder is due by the day of the party.
Birthday Party Kits
Want to have a crafty birthday party for your kiddo but not sure what materials to use? Starting at $65, an arts & crafts birthday party kit will be customized to your child’s needs! Geared towards ages 2-8, Miss Elissa will supply project materials and deliver around Metro-Detroit. Sample theme kits include unicorns, rainbows, rocks, nature, animals.
Private Tutoring
Miss Elissa provides one on one tutoring for children ages 2-10 in all subjects, while focusing on developing a positive relationship between her students. She understands that a child’s success depends on their motivation which is why she is committed to making learning fun, using a play-based curriculum and real-world examples to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Miss Elissa has flash cards, workbooks, puzzles, books, toys, games, and other educational items that she will use during a 30-minute or 1 hour session. She is able to provide virtual tutoring or in-person, outside at her house (Farmington Hills) or yours!
Still have questions? Text or call Miss Elissa 248-736-1174