Who Is Ms. Rachel's Husband? All About Aron Accurso

Mar. 15, 2025

Aron Accurso and Ms. Rachel a.k.a. Rachel Griffin Accurso in 2023.Photo:John Nacion/Variety/Getty

John Nacion/Variety/Getty

Ms. Rachelhas a massive following thanks to her YouTube channel and newNetflix show, but her No. 1 fan is her husband, Aron Accurso.

The former teacher, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, married the composer in July 2016. Two years later, they welcomed their son, Thomas, who inspired the couple’s YouTube page. Their channel focuses on songs and video content rooted in speech therapy techniques.

Since Rachel’s rise to fame, she’s publicly raved about her husband. In a January 2024Instagram tributeto Aron, she credited him for being a part of her success, writing, “There’s no Ms Rachel without Mr Aron.”

“When we got married we also vowed to support each other’s dreams and Aron has gone so above and beyond with this,” Rachel wrote. “I remember dating him and realizing being around him made me a better version of myself as well. He lifted me up. Also has helped me through two masters degrees in education now!”

So who is Ms. Rachel’s husband? Here’s everything to know about Aron Accurso and his relationship with the YouTube sensation.

He’s a graduate of St. Olaf

Aron Accurso and Ms. Rachel in 2024.Ms. Rachel/Instagram

Ms. Rachel/Instagram

Aron graduated from the private liberal arts college in Minnesota with his bachelor’s degree in music theory/composition. During his time at St. Olaf, Aron performed in theater productions and sang in the choir.

In anAugust 2021 alumni profileon Aron, he spoke about what being a graduate of the school means to him.

“To me what it means to be an Ole is to be somebody who is caring — both supportive to other people, but also who cares about things in the world and helping people,” he said.

He’s a composer, conductor and pianist

Ms. Rachel and Aron Accurso in 2023.Ms. Rachel/Instagram

Before he appeared in Rachel’s educational videos, Aron gained experience on stage.

According tohis website, he has Broadway credits as an associate musical director, associate conductor and rehearsal pianist for several projects.Aladdin,Nice Work If You Can Get ItandSister Actare among the different titles Aron’s been involved in.

When Rachel soared into fame, he quit his full-time job withAladdinon Broadway and joined her. In May 2023, Rachel posted a videoon Instagramof herself working with Aron and she celebrated his commitment.

“The amount of work Mr Aron does is extraordinary! Composer, co-script writer, arranger, producer, musician, pianist, puppeteer, editor, actor, singer, business partner - and always the most supportive husband, always believing in and supporting my dreams for the last 13 years!” she wrote.

That same year, Aron directed theBlippiepisode titledBlippi & Ms Rachel Learn Vehicles.

He met Rachel in New York City

Ms. Rachel and Aron Accurso.Ms. Rachel/Instagram

Rachel and Aron collaborate on their creative projects and nurture their family from the Big Apple.

According toThe New York Times, the couple first met sometime in 2010 after Rachel moved to New York City to earn her master’s degree in music education from New York University the year prior.

While working odd jobs and attending classes, she crossed paths with him at a Unitarian church on the Upper East Side. At the time,he was working on Broadwayas keyboard 1 and rehearsal pianist onThe Little Mermaidand as a rehearsal pianist onBilly Elliot: The Musical.

Since then, Rachel and Aron have welcomed their son, Thomas, and started the Ms. Rachel brand. Though she hails from Maine and he has roots in Colorado, it appears that N.Y.C. is now where they call home.

He and Rachel work together onSongs for Littles

Aron Accurso in 2021.Ms. Rachel/Instagram

Rachel may be the star of the show, but she’s gotten help from Aron.

In March 2023, Rachel spoke to PEOPLE about how their show came to be. “I thought it would be great if there wasa slow-paced, directive showthat used some of the techniques [Thomas'] speech therapist used," she said.

Together, she and Aron “learned a lot” from having Thomas in early intervention due to his speech delay. Early intervention is a national service that helps children meet developmental milestones.

“I have a background in education and my husband in Broadway, so we were great team,” she added.

Rachel has also credited Aronfor bringing “excellence and creativity to” theirSongs for Littlesshow with his talent in “songwriting, puppeteering, scriptwriting, incredible musical arrangements, underscoring, silly Mr Aron moments.”

Apart from Ms. Rachel programming, the pair worked together onan adult musical about mental healthtitledYou Are Enough, which Rachel wrote the lyrics for and Aron worked on the music.

The three-part suite “was written to advocate for, and elevate conversations about, mental health awareness,” Aron explained onhis website.

They married in 2016

Aron Accurso and Ms. Rachel in 2023.Ms. Rachel/Instagram

Rachel and Arontied the knoton July 23, 2016, in South Portland, Maine.

In January 2025, the YouTube star offered her followers some marriage advice onInstagram, writing, “Marry someone who believes in your dreams.”

They share a child

Ms. Rachel and her son, Thomas, in 2023.Ms. Rachel/Instagram

Rachel and Aron welcomed their son, Thomas, in 2018. Since then, the YouTube star has praised her husband for his dedication to fatherhood.

“I grew up with the most incredible single mom (who’s now married to my wonderful step dad) but it’s not something I had as a kid and it’s just so wonderful and so important,” she added. “Sometimes im still worried that I don’t deserve this but I do, you do — and it’s possible and wonderful. Thank you for everything, Aron. You’re my soulmate and I love you so, so, so much!”

Aside from his recurring role onSongs for Littles, Aron has played the piano onThe Bachelorette,The ViewandLive with Kelly.

He also appeared onTheWendy Williams ShowalongsideAmerican Idolfinalists, and he had a brief stint onSmash, per his website.

source: people.com