Teachers

Klaudia Kowalik

Founder of the Warsaw Music Academy, singer, musicologist, violinist, songwriter and composer. She graduated from Jazz Vocal Studies at the Faculty of Jazz and Stage Music at the Karol Szyma- nowski Academy of Music in Katowice and Musicology at the Faculty of Arts and Culture at the University of Warsaw. Klaudia has released two jazz albums, recorded in collaboration with the American musician and composer Stan Breckenridge. In July this year, thanks to cooperation with the Universal Music Poland and Agora, the artist released her original single entitled "Tęsknię", "Chodź", "Niemiłość" and "Za mało czasu". She performed in the United States, Canada, France and many other countries. She is also a laureate of many inter- national and national vocal festivals. In 2023, the artist became a scholarship holder of the "Young Poland" program awarded by the National Center for Culture, and was also awarded during the 60th KFPP in Opole "Debuts", receiving a prestigious award from the SAWP association. Out of love for music and education in this field, Klaudia decided to open a professional, private music school - Warsaw Music Academy, where students will be able to learn not only from experienced teachers, but above all from artists operating in music industry. Klaudia, thanks to many years of experience, her innovative approach to education and knowledge of modern teaching methods, wants to instill a love and passion for music in pupils of Warsaw Music Academy. The singer has the appropriate psychological and pedagogical certificates, confirming her skills that are extremely important when working with children, adolescents and adults.

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Julia Stachurska

A violinist and graduate of the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, she acquired her pedagogical knowledge and teaching qualifications while completing the Pedagogical Studies program at the same university. She also honed her skills at master classes. During her studies, she had the opportunity to play in an orchestra under the baton of distinguished conductors such as Antoni Wit and George Tchitchinadze. In her teaching, she places particular emphasis on developing musicality and deepening a love of music. In her work with students, she prioritizes an individual approach, adapting teaching methods to their needs and abilities.

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Mateusz Bednarczyk

Drummer who plays classical and popular music. He graduated from the percussion class at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw.

Achievements:

First prize winner in the Drum Battle percussion competition in Legnica in 2011; Winner of the 1st prize at the CEA National Auditions in 2013, as a soloist (drums); Winner of the 1st prize in the online drum competition "Beat-It" in 2020; Winner of the 3rd prize in the international set competition "Austrian Drummer Awards". As an orchestral musician he has collaborated with such orchestras as: the National Philharmonic, the Polish Radio Orchestra in Warsaw, the Grand Theater and the National Opera, the Polish Sinfonia Iuventus Orchestra. recording music for the production of Marvel, or the National Reading 2021. As a drummer, he participated in workshops with such drummers as: Jojo Mayer, Tony Royster Jr, Ian Thomas, Thomas Lang, Robert Luty, Clarence Penn, Gergo Borlai, Dexter Hercules, Matt Garstka, Eric Moore or Jose Torres, participated in concerts with artists such as: Krzysztof Cugowski, Kamil Bednarek, Dziubek Band, Anna Karwan, Kayah, Chopin University Big Band, Barbara Kurdej-Szatan, Rafał Szatan, Anna Serafińska, Wojciech Myrczek. also participation in workshops with the Poluzjanci band.

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Piotr Sikora

Guitarist, teacher. He has a full 15-year musical education, culminating in a master's degree from the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. Additionally, he obtained teaching qualifications at the same university. He specializes in performing classical music, but he finds his way around various styles and also performs pop music. He performs solo repertoire and in chamber ensembles. He is guided by emotions in music, but he is passionate about analyzing it from a theoretical and technical perspective. Piotr finds himself perfectly on both the artistic and teaching path, passing on to his students the knowledge and experience gathered over many years of musical activity.

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Nazarii Stasyshyn

Pianist, teacher, and accompanist.

A graduate of the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, majoring in piano, in the class of Prof. Joanna Ławrynowicz-Just.

In 2024, he was awarded a scholarship from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage for exceptional artistic achievements. He was also among the recipients of scholarships from the National Children's Fund and participated in the Fund's 30th Chamber Music Workshop at the Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre for Music in Lusławice.

Among his most important achievements are:

— National Chamber Music Competition "Around Haydn," Kraków, 2023

— Chamber Ensemble Confrontations, Ruda Śląska, 2023 — Grand Prix

— Grand Prix in the "Young Talents of Lviv" competition in 2018 and 2019

— 13th Silesian Piano Competition, Zabrze, 2023

— 3rd National Chamber Music Competition named after Wiłkomirski, Łódź, 2023

— National Piano Competition named after Władysław Kędra Competition, Łódź, 2023 

— "Warsaw Chopin" Competition, Warsaw, 2023 — Honorable Mention

— 2nd National Chamber Music Competition "Duetomania Młodych" (Young Duet), Poznań, 2023 — 1st prize and Grand Prix

— Quattromania Piano Duo Competition, Croatia, 2024 — 1st prize

— 4th National Janina Romańska-Werner Piano and Chamber Music Competition, Kraków, 2024 — 1st prize

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Estera Wityńska

Pianist, cellist, composer, and vocalist. A graduate of the Academy of Music in Kraków, she studied composition under Professor Wojciech Ziemowit Zych. She is currently developing her vocal skills under the supervision of American soprano Marisol Montalvo. In her vocal work, she utilizes a modern and holistic method based on the DoctorVox technique. This method utilizes biofeedback and specialized devices to artificially lengthen the vocal tract, helping to achieve natural, safe vocal production, reduce tension, and optimize respiratory and vocal control.

In the 2023/24 season, she made her debut at the Grand Theatre – National Opera in Warsaw, singing the role of the Prioress in Puccini's opera "Suor Angelica." She also performed the role of Lucy in K. Kurpiński's "Czorsztyn Castle" under the direction of Ryszard Karczykowski and as a soloist with the Tychy City Orchestra AUKSO in C. Saint-Saëns's "Oratorio de Noël." She also performs contemporary music, including her own compositions.

As a composer, she explores contemporary music. Her works have been presented at projects such as *Klon* (Grand Theatre – National Opera) and *Demo Dorn* (Orkest de Ereprijs, Netherlands). In September 2025, her composition will appear on the album "Madrigale dell'estate." Estera is a co-founder of the "Eclective" collective, promoting openness to diverse genres of contemporary music.

In 2022, she participated in the Icelandic Residency for Young Composers led by Agata Zubel and Michał Moc. She has recorded with Ensemble Spectrum (album "La femme armée") and received the distinction of "Female Artist of the Month" (Kunstuniversität Graz).

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Franciszek Derkowski

Guitarist and educator. A graduate of the Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Krakow, majoring in Jazz and Improvised Music, specializing in Jazz Guitar. He performs in ensembles performing improvised music (DOMM, VAG Fusion), popular music (Zespół Konie), and electronic music (POŁAĆ).

In his teaching, he places great emphasis on the overall development of students' musical awareness and sensitivity. A key element of his teaching is familiarizing students with a variety of musical styles, both technically and in their practical application when creating their own music. As a teacher, he tailors the curriculum to individual needs.

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Karol Madziar

Jazz and classical drummer. A graduate of jazz percussion studies at the Faculty of Music, University of Rzeszów, he honed his skills at numerous national and international workshops, working under the guidance of renowned teachers, including Dom Famularo, Anika Nilles, Claus Hessler, and Robert Luty.

He has performed with numerous artists from the Polish and international music scene, such as Mateusz Ziółko, Lindsay Davidson, Kuba Jurzyk, Maja Golec, and Marcin Górny. He has participated in numerous concert and studio projects, collaborating with orchestras and ensembles, primarily from the Małopolska and Silesia regions.

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Juliusz Lenckowski

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