Providing vocal, piano, guitar and instrumental lessons
When Words Fail....Music Speaks
Music is academic. For some people, this is the primary reason for providing music lessons to their children. A recent study from the University of California found that music trains the brain for higher forms of thinking. Second graders who were given music lessons scored 27% higher on proportional math and fractions tests than children who received no special instruction. Research indicates that musical training permanently wires a young mind for enhanced performance.
Music is physical. Music can be described as a sport. Learning to sing and keep rhythm develops coordination.
Music is emotional. Music is an art form. We are emotional beings and every child requires an artistic outlet. Music may be your child’s vehicle of expression.
Music is for life. Most people can’t play soccer, or football at 70 or 80 years of age but they can sing. And they can play piano or some other instrument. Music is a gift you can give your child that will last their entire life.
Owner/Founder
Katie Burzynski
As an experienced music teacher, teaching at both the elementary and high school level for the past 20 years, Katie Burzynski has developed a professional teaching method for students proficient learning in music. Her goal is to build students confidence and love for their instrument. Katie was a high school choral director for 5 years in which she ran the choral program, directed the spring musical and was a member of the marching band staff. Katie then became the general music, band and choir teacher at Alpha Public School, NJ for 7 years. Currently, she is the music teacher for Founders Education and the supervisor of certifications since 2016. Katie loves teaching students to reach musical achievement and watch them grow as individual musicians.
Our inspiring music educators
Elaine Ramirez - Vocal/Piano
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Elaine Ramirez has been teaching at BMS since 2020. She graduated from Moravian University with a degree in music education, and is now teaching general music and choir at Whitehall Coplay Middle School. Elaine also works separately with the marching band and high school musical at Whitehall on the side. On her own time, Elaine likes to
Elaine Ramirez has been teaching at BMS since 2020. She graduated from Moravian University with a degree in music education, and is now teaching general music and choir at Whitehall Coplay Middle School. Elaine also works separately with the marching band and high school musical at Whitehall on the side. On her own time, Elaine likes to play music and paint, but also loves teaching her students. She would like to thank Katie, her students and their parents for being supportive of her throughout the years.
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Steffanie Smith is a graduate of Moravian University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music. She is also a member of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, and continues to become involved in professional development opportunities. She is involved musically around the Lehigh Valley through pit orc
Steffanie Smith is a graduate of Moravian University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music. She is also a member of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, and continues to become involved in professional development opportunities. She is involved musically around the Lehigh Valley through pit orchestras, youth orchestras, communities bands, and her local church choir. Steffani will be the Brass Technician for the Catasauqua High School Marching Band this upcoming fall and looks forward to teaching in her own music classroom this upcoming school year. Using her passion for music, she is excited to teach and inspire her students.
Madison Williams - Vocal/Acting
Liam Kleckner - Guitar/Cello/Ukelele
Liam Kleckner - Guitar/Cello/Ukelele
Madison Williams is a Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia-based Theatre and Music Educator. She has been teaching since January of 2023 at BMS. Currently, she is the director of theatre at Pen Argyl High School and Holy Family School. She is currently the resident music director for Interlakes Children’s Theatre in New Hampshire. Recently, s
Madison Williams is a Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia-based Theatre and Music Educator. She has been teaching since January of 2023 at BMS. Currently, she is the director of theatre at Pen Argyl High School and Holy Family School. She is currently the resident music director for Interlakes Children’s Theatre in New Hampshire. Recently, she was the musical director for Honk Jr. at the Jewish Community Center of Allentown. Madison has worked Off-Broadway in New York City and stage managed for various theatres such as the Walnut Street Theatre. She is a proud MA Graduate of Temple University. She is currently pursuing her second Masters in Music Education at Moravian University. She enjoys getting to foster the next generation of musicians through piano and voice lessons.
Liam Kleckner - Guitar/Cello/Ukelele
Liam Kleckner - Guitar/Cello/Ukelele
Liam Kleckner - Guitar/Cello/Ukelele
Liam is a musician based out of the Lehigh Valley and graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. Liam has been playing guitar for nine years and cello for four years. In addition, Liam has experience playing and teaching a wide variety of other instruments including piano, violin,
Liam is a musician based out of the Lehigh Valley and graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. Liam has been playing guitar for nine years and cello for four years. In addition, Liam has experience playing and teaching a wide variety of other instruments including piano, violin, bass guitar, ukulele and voice.
His passion for music started at a young age and heightened in 2015 when he began to perform at various open mics and venues across the area. He brought his passion for open mics to IUP and hosted IUP open mic nights as a member of the BACCHUS organization for three years. He has played guitar with the IUP jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra, and guitar ensemble. He has also worked as a collaborative guitarist for Catasauqua High School Drama Club's production of All Shook Up and Footloose, as well as IUP's production of Pippin. Liam has developed a strong passion for teaching.
He has taught private guitar for IUP's Community Music School and participated in the IUP String Project for three years, studying string pedagogy and teaching cello privately. In addition to these areas of music, Liam also enjoys writing and producing music with acoustic and electronic instruments.