Anna Maharg Music Academy

01/01/2026

More than music at the studio! Join Bridget Kreider Thursday January 8th at 9:00am

Release last year's stale enery and make space to step into this New Year focused and energized about your health.

10/12/2025

Kenny Van Duzer was part of the Steel City Drum-line and continues to bring energy and rhythm everywhere he goes. Interested in meeting him? He will be at the open house celebration this Saturday, October 18th See you there 11-2:30!

08/11/2025

Sarah Babick is here at the studio and accepting new flute students! This is her first week at the new studio location, and it is just so awesome to hear the sounds of the flute mixed with piano up and down the hallway. Some of my favorite things about having her around is that she is thoughtful, sincere, and uplifting. Last year I didn't know what the studio would look like, and every time we chatted, I felt better and encouraged to continue. If you are interested in lessons with her, please reach out. We look forward to having you!

08/11/2025

Welcome to our new percussion instructor!!!!
Kenny VanDuzer is an accomplished percussionist and music educator based in Western Pennsylvania. With nearly a decade of experience teaching and performing, Kenny has built a reputation for his dynamic playing, versatile style, and commitment to musical excellence.

Since 2016, Kenny has served as the Percussion Instructor at Geneva College, his alma mater, where he studied percussion performance and performed in a wide variety of collegiate ensembles. His deep-rooted passion for education is evident in his work with students both at the college level and in the wider community.

Kenny is a familiar face in the regional music scene, having performed extensively in musicals at both Mohawk High School and Beaver Falls High School. He brings theatrical scores to life with precision, flair, and a deep understanding of musical storytelling.

He also played with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ official drumline, The Steeline, showcasing his high-energy performance skills in front of tens of thousands of fans. Outside of marching and theater work, Kenny is an active member of the high-energy cover band Vicious Chicken, where he plays drums and sings, adding his own flavor to an eclectic mix of hits.

Whether behind the kit, in the pit, or in the classroom, Kenny VanDuzer continues to share his passion for percussion with audiences and students alike.

06/08/2025

We are excited to have you in lessons! While the exterior of the new studio is being worked on, we are ready for students. Keeva looks forward to welcoming you! 🐾🎶

06/08/2025

We are excited to have you join us. While the new studio exterior is being worked on, we are ready for students. Keeva is happy to have you 🎶🐾

06/08/2025

We are so excited about our newest teacher at the studio! Mary Grandelis is piano instructor with over 25 years of experience teaching piano to students and adults of all ages and abilities. Her effective approach is to ensure students learn creatively by including reading, ear training, composing, improvising, singing, theory, technique and rhythm(drumming) to give students a comprehensive and fun learning atmosphere.
Please check out her website for more info:marygrandpiano.com

05/30/2025

The studio is going to look a little different…
How many rooms should we expand to?
Here we grow again 🌱☘️🌻

05/29/2025

When I opened at this location 4 years ago, I never would have expected so many wonderful people to become a part of this space!
While there are more teachers at the studio, these three ladies have grown alongside me. Thanks to them, I am able to better meet the community’s needs for music education !
I am so grateful to have them on my team of teachers at Maharg Music Academy. Stay tuned for more details THIS WEEK as we continue to grow.

05/17/2025

THIS SUMMER ONLY! We have a TRUMPET teacher at the studio! If you are interested in spending the next few months preparing for the year ahead of music or interested in exploring learning the trumpet- please reach out for more information. Please message here or at [email protected]

Caeley Hovanec is a recent graduate of Ohio University where she received her Master‘s degree in Brass Performance and Pedagogy. Read her full bio below on her qualifications and info on how much experience she has! Something that makes me excited to have her at the studio -Caeley believes strongly that music should be available to all and that it is a vital component to the growth and development of a person.

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Caeley Hovanec is a recent graduate from Ohio University where she just received her Master’s degree in Brass Performance and Pedagogy. She also holds a Master’s in Trumpet Performance from Ohio University and a Bachelor’s in Music Education from Messiah University. Caeley graduated from New Castle Senior High School in 2018, and is excited to attend the University of North Texas in the fall to pursue her Doctorate in Trumpet Performance.

During her time at Ohio University, she taught a number of undergraduate, high school, and middle school private lessons on both Trumpet and French Horn. She also taught the trumpet section of the undergraduate brass methods course and performed as the second trumpet player in the Faculty Brass Quintet. She was the Principal Trumpet of the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Graduate Brass Quintet, and Principal Horn in the Symphonic Band. Caeley also participated in the Jazz Ensemble I and Trumpet Ensembles. In March, Caeley had the opportunity to travel to Texas and compete in the National Trumpet Competition 2025 where her ensemble advanced to the Quarterfinals.

Caeley’s career goals are to teach at the University level, grow her own private studio, and to perform with the Symphony. She believes that music should be available to all and that it is a vital component to the growth and development of a person.