Who We Are

The Music Monkey Jungle

Music Monkey Jungle strives to provide high-quality and fun, educational programming for music monkeys of all ages, abilities and sizes.
We focus on bringing communities together through original songs, dances and ideas that'll get your toes tapping, hands clapping, hips swinging
and voices singing. We are based in Philadelphia, PA and love music, movement, connection and friendship!

PERFORMERS & TEACHERS

Lori Turner: CEO & Creative Director

Lori Turner is the head monkey in this musical jungle. Her creative and educationally based brain is the force behind all of our original songs, dances, games, performances, programs, lessons, community connecting concerts and the full production of 8 (soon-to-be 11) CDs. She earned her BS & MM in Music Education from WCUPA, taught in the public school system for 15 years, is PQAS certified, has extensive knowledge of the Keystone STARS ranking system, the benchmarks of NAEYC, PMEA and NAfME and is an active member of AOSA and The Recording Academy.
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Andrew Turner is Music Monkey Jungle’s head equipment roadie, head of security and handsome husband to Lori. He was born in Liverpool under the influence of the Beatles legacy and spent most of his formative years living in London. He earned his B.S. (with honors) in joint Math and Physics and put his skills to use when taking on the task, with great advice from fellow musicians and recording engineers, of creating the Music Monkey Jungle Recording Studio. Outside of the Music Monkey Jungle endeavors, he is an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase and a Member of the Board of Trustees of SEED Madagascar, an international health and humanitarian charity operating in Madagascar.

Jeremy came to Philadelphia, from the Jersey Shore, pursuing a degree in theater from Temple University. Since graduating in 2015, Jeremy as been working as the lead singer of Third Period French (www.thirdperiodfrench.com), a top 40 cover band that performs in the Philadelphia Region. He’s also a solo artist, spending a good portion of his time writing, recording and performing original pop/rock music. To learn more about Jeremy’s music, please visit www.jeremyadammusic.com.

Wyatt was born and raised in the fine city of Philadelphia and he is proud and excited to be going into his fourth year with Music Monkey Jungle! His favorite Music Monkey Jungle Song is The Fabulous Feeling Song. When not playing in the Jungle, you can find Wyatt creating and performing highly theatrical music with, The Hum’n’bards (www.humnbards.com). He is in his second year of training to teach the Alexander Technique (www.alexandertechnique.com) so he can teach people how to use their bodies and brains more effectively! Wyatt is happiest when he is sharing music with his friends and family.

Travis grew up in Caldwell, New Jersey, but has called Philadelphia their home since 2009. Travis has been known to rock out at Music Monkey Jungle performances on guitar, bass or banjo, to jump around, and to take freeze dance a little too seriously! Outside of Music Monkey Jungle, Travis plays an array of instruments in several bands throughout the city. They love exploring the haunted sites of Old City with the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tours (www.spiritsof76.com), spreading holiday cheer at Macy’s Dickens Village and works within the city’s indie theatre scene as cofounder of Hum’n’bards Theater Troupe, LLC with and fellow Music Monkey, Wyatt. Travis is happiest with an instrument in hand and with good friends by their side.

Marci has a BS in Music Education from Radford University in Virginia and is super excited to bring the Music Monkey Jungle to 9 schools in and around the Philadelphia Region this coming school year. She was a vocal major with a piano minor. She started singing in her church choir when she was 6 years old. Her church was a member of the Royal School of Church Music, which emphasized music reading & theory skills from a young age. Marci has been working for Music Monkey Jungle for 3 years, loves teaching and believes music is of the utmost importance for our future generations. She believes that giving back to the community you live in is a vital part to making the world a better place! When she is not Music Monkey Jungle-ing she leads an 8 piece wedding/event band called Back2Life (BVTLive.com).

Eric is a proud Philly native, who was raised with profound love for musical theater. As a young child, Eric was constantly belting out anything Ethel Merman or Barbra Streisand. In 2007, Eric attended Florida Atlantic University where he received a BFA in Acting. While in school, Eric decided to pick up the ukulele, and he hasn’t put it down since! In 2011, he was even crowned The Bushman World Champion Ukulele Player (no really, it’s true) but fear not, fame has not changed him. Just like you and I, Eric enjoys blowing bubbles, singing obnoxiously loud, and turning up at any Music Monkey Jungle dance party. Eric can be found all over Philly, hosting a variety of nightlife events, including The Eric Jaffe Show, an all live singing cabaret, which takes place on the third Friday of every month at Tavern on Camac. Eric is also a proud founding member of the drag/comedy troupe, The Haus of Ham, and can be found throughout the Gayborhood, covered in glitter and spreading love and light through song. For more event info, visit facebook.com/hausofham

Lindsy loves to dance! Since the age of 3 she has been training & performing in a wide range of techniques from Ballet, Modern, Lyrical, all the way to hip-hop to Flamenco with some the world's top performers including PA & NYC Ballet instructors. Lindsy was born in NJ and moved to Philadelphia when she was ready for college. Some of her experience includes performing with the AIFL 2017 Reading Express Steam Team, studying at University of the Arts, performing in Disney World and working as a professional Talent Agent with some of the region's elite performing artists. When Lindsy is not bouncin' and boppin' with the monkeys, she is running ZCLUB Superheroes (www.zclubzone.com) and teaching kids of all ages the 10 basic 'super'powers (traits & skills) they need, through performance based activities and programs, so they can live a personally rewarding life. Also, Lindsy continues to hire aspiring artists for commercials, films, and other fun productions.

Isabelle Kerby-McGowan is a Temple University graduate with a degree in Media Studies and Production. She has worked in various departments in media companies including production with WXPN and promotions with Clear Communications, a national broadcast company known for it's radio stations. Isabelle loves music and digital production so naturally she joined the Jungle to add and expand to our digital experience story

JUNGLE PARTNERS

The Children’s Boutique / M-F at 10:30 / 1625 Chestnut Street / 215.732.2661
Old Pine Community Center / M & TH at 10:30 / 401 Lombard Street / 215.627.2493
Northern Liberties Community Center / W & TH at 10:00 / 700 N3rd Street / 215.627.6562
Tildie’s Toy Box / M at 10:30 / 1829 E. Passyunk Avenue / 215.334.9831
Momo’s Treehouse / F at 10:30 / 205 Arch Street / 267.457.2803
Major Moment Dance Studio / F at 10:30 / 1624 South Street / 267.687.6686
The Bar Method / T at 9:45 / 255 S17th Street / 267.451.2938
cBOP / TH at 10:30 / 393 W. Lancaster Avenue / 484.412.8301
Reading Terminal Market / T at 10:00 / 51 N12th Street / 215.922.2317