Cynthia Ensign Baney is a graduate of the acclaimed Indiana University School of Music and has taught music from early childhood through college level for 15 years. She is currently employed by the prestigious Carmel Clay Schools as an elementary music specialist. As owner of moriah music, a seasoned early childhood curriculum development company, Baney is seen frequently contracted by the Indianapolis Zoo and other prestigious local venues as a children’s performer.

Baney is an author and composer; her research article on Early Childhood Music Development is used as an academic standard by many colleges and early childhood success companies such as The Canadian Child Care Federation and the French-American Conservatory of Music. Baney also conducts early childhood music teacher training workshops throughout the tri-state area, and is often pursued and quoted for child development articles across the nation.

In 2004 Cindy published her first children's CD, Artic & Aquatic Adventures, which is available for purchase. The musical compilation is the first title from the moriah music publishing house with science songs for use with primary grades and ESL populations. An accomplished lyricist, Cindy has completed three music CDs to date for various musical genres.

Baney natural talent has earned her numerous teaching awards, including being a two-time winner of both the coveted Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship and a three time recipient of the Olin Davis Award. She has received four grants from the Indiana Department of Education for her original musicals.