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 16 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. Katie loves teaching students to reach musical achievement and watch them grow as individual musicians.
Our inspiring music educators
Hannah Graybeal - Guitar/Vocal
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Hannah Graybeal - Guitar/Vocal
Hannah Graybeal is a Music Education major at Moravian College. She majors in voice and guitar. She has taken voice lessons with Tanya O'Brien and Eduardo Azzati and guitar lessons with John Arnold. She sings in the Moravian College Choir, Women's Ensemble, and Chorale. She is also a part of the Guitar Ensemble. Music has been a
Hannah Graybeal is a Music Education major at Moravian College. She majors in voice and guitar. She has taken voice lessons with Tanya O'Brien and Eduardo Azzati and guitar lessons with John Arnold. She sings in the Moravian College Choir, Women's Ensemble, and Chorale. She is also a part of the Guitar Ensemble. Music has been a huge part of her life as long as she can remember and she hopes to share that passion with others.
Elaine Ramirez - Vocal/Piano
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Hannah Graybeal - Guitar/Vocal
Elaine Ramirez is a current senior music education major at Moravian College with a concentration in both piano and voice. Elaine is currently the College Choir’s Vice President as well as the Women’s Choir Treasurer. She is also a part of many other ensembles including the Moravian College Marching Band, Moravian College Community O
Elaine Ramirez is a current senior music education major at Moravian College with a concentration in both piano and voice. Elaine is currently the College Choir’s Vice President as well as the Women’s Choir Treasurer. She is also a part of many other ensembles including the Moravian College Marching Band, Moravian College Community Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Improv Ensemble. Alongside her instrumental experiences, Elaine enjoys singing in the Moravian College Choir, Chorale, Women’s Choir, the Monteverdi Ensemble, and Vocalis. Elaine is also a current member of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. Outside of Moravian, Elaine teaches visuals and marching techniques to the Whitehall Marching Zephyr Band. During her time at Moravian, Elaine has studied vocals with Megan Durham, Tanya Lauser, and Justen Blackstone as well as studying piano with Dave Roth and Arianna Goldina. Elaine is excited to begin this journey and show students the joy music can bring!
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Steffani Smith is a music education major at Moravian University with a concentration in classical trumpet. She enjoys playing in the Moravian wind ensemble, marching band, brass ensemble, big band, and has participated in the University choir. She currently studies trumpet under Lawrence Wright, piano under Dave Roth, and voice under K
Steffani Smith is a music education major at Moravian University with a concentration in classical trumpet. She enjoys playing in the Moravian wind ensemble, marching band, brass ensemble, big band, and has participated in the University choir. She currently studies trumpet under Lawrence Wright, piano under Dave Roth, and voice under Kelsey Kish. Outside of Moravian, Steffani is very involved with singing and playing in her local church, and she is also a member of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. Steffani also values staying physically active and upholds leadership in her community as a residential advisor. Using her passion for music, she is excited to teach and inspire young students.
Shayna Kropa - Vocal/Piano/Strings
Liam Kleckner - Guitar/Cello/Ukelele
Steffani Smith - Piano/Trumet/Vocal
Shayna Kropa is a Junior Music Education major at Moravian University with a concentration in voice. She currently studies voice under Gregory Oaten and piano under Dr. Barbara Thompson. She participates in the Moravian University Choir, Women’s Chorus, Chorale, and Opera Ensemble. She also participated in the Moravian University Marchin
Shayna Kropa is a Junior Music Education major at Moravian University with a concentration in voice. She currently studies voice under Gregory Oaten and piano under Dr. Barbara Thompson. She participates in the Moravian University Choir, Women’s Chorus, Chorale, and Opera Ensemble. She also participated in the Moravian University Marching Band. In addition to this, she is a member of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. Shayna is excited to share her love of music with her students and watch them grow!
Madison Williams - Vocal/Acting
Liam Kleckner - Guitar/Cello/Ukelele
Liam Kleckner - Guitar/Cello/Ukelele
Madison Williams is a Theatre and Music Educator in the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, and NYC. She is a proud graduate of Temple University, where she received her Master of Arts Degree in Musical Theater Studies in 2022. She has experience teaching music and theatre to all grade levels from Pre-K to the college level. Madison has taken co
Madison Williams is a Theatre and Music Educator in the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, and NYC. She is a proud graduate of Temple University, where she received her Master of Arts Degree in Musical Theater Studies in 2022. She has experience teaching music and theatre to all grade levels from Pre-K to the college level. Madison has taken courses such as the Estill Voice, Alexander Technique, and much more. During her time at Temple, she placed 3rd in her respective category at the NATS Eastern Region Singing Competition. Currently, she is the theatre director at Pen Argyl High School. She believes that singing is a fundamental and useful outlet for all ages, no matter how young or old! It is never too late to try something new! She has taught and worked for the Walnut Street Theatre, star of the Day Event Productions, Northampton Community College Summer Theatre, and the JCC. She is also a proud board member of Philly Children’s Theatre.
When Madison is not teaching, you can find her stage managing a musical or play on the East Coast! She recently made her NYC Stage Management debut this past winter.
Madison looks forward to fostering the love of singing and music for future generations to come!
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.