Meet Our Music Educators

Our lovely teachers have a beautiful way of engaging all the children in the classroom, at whatever developmental and emotional level they enter. Every child matters to us, and it shows through the high quality classroom experience. Fall in love with your teacher, the very way your teacher will fall in love with your child!

"There are so many wonderful things I could say about not only the concept and fundamentals behind Kindermusik, but also the special teacher that Ms.Christa is! My now 8 month old son and I have been going to classes since he was 5 months old and it has been amazing to see him develop over this short time. Children at all ages, but particularly young pups, learn by example, play, song, and repetition. The course material is set up to facilitate this and Christa is phenomenal at giving parents ideas for how to incorporate these lessons at home!

Lastly, Kindermusik with Christa values getting your money’s worth. At Henry’s age, he has had his fair share of illnesses and Christa has encouraged make up classes so we don’t miss out. If you are even considering Kindermusik, do it! You won’t be disappointed!" - mom Courtney

 

 

Miss Christa, Program Owner and Accredited Kindermusik Educator

 

Christa Beck is an accredited Kindermusik Educator and began teaching in 2001.  Christa has received the award of Top Program from Kindermusik for 15 years. This award recognizes exemplary service as a Kindermusik Educator placing Christa in the top 5 percent of educators in the world for building a truly expansive program. Christa is from Greensburg, PA. A graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, she also holds a Masters degree from Wake Forest University.  While classically trained in piano, she has served in accompanist, organist, and choir director positions. She has also served as a coach for Kindermusik University for five years, training and supporting new Kindermusik educators and business owners. Christa & husband Phil have 3 adult children; Kathryn, Corey and Joshua. She looks forward to touching the lives of children and parents through the joy and love of music, and the connection of being part of an extended musical family.

 

 

 

 

Miss Carrie, Accredited Kindermusik Educator and Group Piano Instructor

Carrie Harris has taught Kindermusik for thirteen years.  Prior to teaching Kindermusik she taught elementary general music in the Penn Hills and McKeesport school districts.  She has a BS in Education, Music Education from Clarion University. Carrie has been involved with music for most of her life.  She plays piano and flute, which she plays at church and whenever she gets the opportunity. Carrie and her husband, Bob, have two daughters, Katie, 14 and Annabelle, 10.  Katie and Annabelle were in classes since they were 5 months old. Carrie loves watching families come together in Kindermusik classes. Seeing children grow and learn with music and watching them have fun as a family is why she loves teaching Kindermusik! Miss Carrie is also our beloved group piano instructor.

 



Miss Allie, Accredited Kindermusik Educator & Musical Theater coach

Allison Clepper has had a passion for music and performance since a very young age. Her love for music was influenced by a musical mother and grandfather who taught her the importance of music in everyday life and encouraged her to keep singing. As a teenager, Allison was inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society. She performed in auditioned choir groups and school musicals. She was also involved in the yearly multi-cultural festival, singing German songs and performing traditional dances. She earned her degree in German Language and Literature with a minor in History from Allegheny College. While in college, she was classically trained in voice and performed in choir. In her spare time Allison enjoys reading, singing karaoke with friends, and researching genealogy. Allison and her husband Josh are proud parents to four musical children: Joelie (11), Declan (8), Verity (6), and Evie (2). Allison believes in the joy that music brings and its ability to foster connection and growth in all people. She can’t wait to see you in class!.

 

 

Miss Sarah, Accredited Kindermusik Educator 

Sarah Pattock has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Penn State and taught third grade for three years. She spends her days with Ruth, 2.5, and Atticus, 1, singing and dancing and getting outside as much as possible! Sarah also teaches physical education part time at St. Joseph High School.  "My husband and I love Kindermusik and we are excited to continue this journey with both of our kiddos. Seeing Ruth appreciate the magic of music has brought us so much joy. I am excited to deliver that magic to other parents and children!" 

 

 



Miss Stephanie, Private Piano Teacher


Stephanie Shuey teaches three afternoon/evenings of piano lessons. She majored in Music Performance on bassoon at Youngstown State University. During her second year, a friend told her a music store near campus was looking for teachers. She showed up with her bassoon, but was handed the names of six piano students. It was fate. Stephanie he has taught a variety of ages, from 4 to 80 years old consistently since 2002. Stephanie exudes patience and kindness, and is a respected piano teacher in our program. Join us for private piano lessons and see how wonderful of a fit she is for your musician.

 

 

 

 

Haley Coscarelli, Ukulele, Guitar and Group Piano Teacher

Haley Coscarelli is our ukulele and guitar instructor. Haley works at The Summit Academy as a music teacher where she teaches general music, guitar, piano, voice, and choir. Haley has a Bachelor's in Music in Music Therapy from Seton Hill University studying voice. Haley completed her internship in college working with clients of all ages and populations, including young children, at-risk youth, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and older adults. Her internship experience shaped her philosophy of teaching and taught her how to adapt her lessons for all needs and abilities. Haley has a passion for working with children and adolescents and sharing her passion of music with others while helping others to discover their own relationship with music. Haley enjoys singing all styles of music, including country, pop, classical, theater, rock, and many more. In her free time, Haley enjoys playing with her dogs, sewing, and crafting, as well as singing at her church as a cantor and a member of the choir.

 

Jane Staranko, Voice Instructor and Musical Theater coach

Jane Staranko is a beautifully experienced voice teacher and vocal coach.
Miss Jane is a graduate of Seton Hill University with graduate credits from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She has been a music educator at Charleroi School District for over 25 years and recently retired and relocated to our area to spend time with her lovely Kindermusik granddaughter! Jane is very involved in theater, having recently landed a professional role in a show this summer.
She loves seeing students thrive by learning proper vocal technique and joy in singing!

 

 

 

 

Corey Beck,  Private Percussion and Piano Lesson Teacher

Corey Beck is a graduate of Lafayette College, with a double major in Physics and Math. Add music and you have the perfect left-meets-right-brained combination. He now works for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank as a product flow coordinator. Corey has directed the concert band, the pep band, led the percussion ensemble, and conducted the orchestra for an opera premiere this year. He also was the percussion instructor for the Easton Area Marching band and is working with Highlands High School Marching band this year. Corey loves all things percussion and is extremely knowledgable about mallet percussion as well as hand drumming and almost any other percussion instrument.

 

 

 

Josh Beck, Studio Accompanist, Private Piano and Accordion Teacher

Joshua Beck has been playing piano since he was 7 years old. He majored in jazz piano performance at Frost School of Music at the University Of Miami in Florida.  Josh has a passion for music, particularly keyboard instruments. In addition to piano and organ, he also plays the accordion, saxophone and oboe.  He has a kind, knowledgeable approach to teaching, and connects well with children of all ages.  He teaches students to read music and is also amazing at ear training.

 

 

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