Barbara Jean Peckins-Muszynski (BJ)owner
Instructor: Vocal, Piano, Acting and Show Choirs
Ms. BJ is a 1987 graduate of Davison High School (member of Varsity & Chow choir, as well as acting and debate teams.) She attended University of Michigan in the study of Music Education and also attended Oakland University in the study of a BA in Musical Theater, vocal performance. Ms. BJ studied voice privately at New York Broadway Arts. Ms. BJ is married to her loving husband Rob and has a 6 yr old son Carter Michael. Also living in the Muszynski home is pampered poochs “Captain Jack” and “Winston the Pooh” Muszynski and Stewie Magoo the tolerant Cat. Prior to Opening her studio in 2002 Ms Bj was no stranger to the performing arts world. She began as a young child performing in local community theater productions only to become one of the main soloist for Christmas at Whiting. Later in life she became the Music Director for Christmas at Whiting (1994-1997). Following College Ms. BJ had tested her hand in the performance world touring with 3 professional Broadway tours. Upon finishing her last tour she realize that her hearts main desire was to become a wife and mother and decided to head home and give her education and experience to the younger generation. She became the Head of Performing Arts department at Deborah’s Stage Door Performing Arts Center (Rochester Hills, MI 1997-2002). Teaching 52+ students as well as a competition team and 4 show choirs. In her short life she has directed over 25 musicals and performed in 30+ musical productions. To her credit and joy she has a number of students who now have careers touring with Broadway productions, commercials, LA Careers and are dancing and singing professionally.
Jill Crotteau (office administrator)
Jill Come on in and see her if you have any questions or problems.
Kayla Church (Coreographer,Vocal teacher)
Kayla
Jason Baker (Office Staff)
Jason
Joe Bean (Guitar)
Theresa Raysin (Piano)
Theresa is 1985 graduate of Davison High school (where she was a member of Varsity choir, student council , Drama club, a National Merit scholarship finalist. After high school Theresa Attended The University of Michigan with a double major in cultural anthropology and English lit and added 2yrs to her classical piano training. Ms. Theresa studied 15 years privately under Patricia Miracle. She has Served on the DDA Board (2000-2005), Chamber of Commerce Board (1999-2002), sat on the board of directors for the Fair winds girl scout council and is the current director of the “Miss Davison Scholarship pageant.” Served as a accompanist and soloist for the 1985 European tour Southern Michigan youth Chorale.
April Rowe (Seamstress)
April joins our staff for the second year in a row. Her job is to make our perfromers look wonderful on stage. She is our studio Costume designer. Aside from designing for the studio she is a wife and loving mother of three children, Nick 21, Kellie 17 and Savannah 12. Savannah and Kellie are avtive members of our studios competition team for the last 5 years. April also enjoy reading, eating and shopping, not necessarily in that order. She is looking forward to another fun and successful year at Songbirds!
Teacher Apprentices
Darynn Robinson (app voice)
Darynn will be a sophomore this year at Clio High School. She has been a member of the songbirds competition team since she was 7 years old and will sing for just about anyone who will listen. She has also studied 13 years of dance .In these many years of private study in voice and dance she has competed on the regional as well as National level. She a Multi Paltinum award winner. She also Participates in many Scholarship Pagents and Has won the title of Miss Mini Michigan as well as Miss Junior Michigan. When she is not belting it out on stage she enjoys shopping and is a confessed txted aholic. She is also a member of her Church worship team. When she graduates High school she hopes to attend Julliard and pursue her dream of becoming “elle” on broadway.
Alyssa Pifer (Childrens Choir Instructor)
Alyssa is currently a member of our National Award winning Competition team. She is a Platuinum award winner on both the regional and national levels. Alyssa has sang and danced for the past 13 years and lives to be on stage. She is currently a Junior at Davison High School. Alyssa is used to being around kids. As well as working at the studio she also helps with the care of her 3 younger brothers and sisterm Jacod, Austin and Abby. She is truely looking forward to teaching a new group of kids this year at Songbirds.
Kali Holmes (Childrens Choir instructor)
Kali is a Native of Davison and is currently a freshman at Davison High school. She has been a member of our national award winning compettition team for the last several years however has sang most of her life. Her most recent accomplishment was taking the title of Davison Superstar Competition 2011. When Kali is not performing she enjoys hanging out with her friends and play board games. We are thrilled to add Kali to our staff here at Songbirds.