Dr. Paula ThomasLee-Kaczmarowski, NCTM (Dr. TLee-Kazz) believes in the power of teaching music that is engaging and FUN for students of all ages and abilities! Her number ONE goal in teaching is to nurture success and confidence thru fun musical activities that instill JOY from the very first lesson. Her teaching philosophy focuses on instilling musical joy in students thru learning a musical instrument in addition to helping kids develop the important life skills of goal-setting, follow-thru, and perseverance via a musical medium. Dr. TLee-Kazz received her Bachelor of Music degree in piano and Master of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She completed her Doctorate in Music Education and Piano Pedagogy at the University of Georgia. She is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music thru the Music Teachers National Association. She has had several articles published in various journals featuring piano instruction and music for the younger child. In addition, she has presented her research at various local, state, and national conferences. Dr. TLee-Kazz is currently a music specialist in Cobb County teaching Pre-K-thru 8th grade Music and is a part-time professor of Music Education at Kennesaw State University.

Claire Gundersen (Ms. G.) has been playing piano for 10 years and enjoys composing music for piano, as well as chorus and orchestra. She is a Music Composition and Music Production major at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH.  Ms Gundersen believes teaching piano to young people is exciting because she loves to see them grow as musicians, especially as they become increasingly curious and ask questions. She understands that learning a new instrument can be difficult, but feels tremendous joy in seeing students grow and develop new skills and abilities. As a result over time, students may utilize these skills to create, write, and improvise musical creations of their own, which is one of Ms Gundersen’s favorite pastimes!
Ms Gundersen believes music education is beneficial for childhood development and skills. Students benefit from learning a musical instrument because it requires diligence, which is a skill needed for success in life. In addition, it instills a sense of accomplishment in students when they accomplish something that is new and challenging. As they progress and improve in their newly gained skills, they experience the value of perseverance. Finally, Ms Gundersen believes and understands that music-making is wonderful form of self expression. It is a special way to share ourselves and connect with people around us.
Lucas Lee  (Mr. Lucas) has been playing violin for 15 years and is a Musical Theatre/Vocal Major at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA.  He has played major roles in a variety of musical productions, including Sweeney Todd, High School Musical, Shrek, Little Women, Little Mermaid the Musical, and Annie Get Your Gun.  He loves the opportunity to share his talents with others and loves telling stories thru music, drama, and violin, and dancing.  He greatly enjoys working with young people to help them find their own musical gifts and strengths!