Our Music Teachers

Meet Mr. Paul

Paul Waskiewicz (Mr. Paul) is Senior Director of Early Childhood Music. Prior to joining B2R, he was Executive Director of the Boulder (Colorado) Arts Academy. He founded a preschool for music, arts, and language in Wichita, Kansas; was Coordinator of Music Admissions for the School of Music at Ithaca College (N.Y.) and Assistant Director of Opera at Wichita State University; and worked as a music teacher in the public schools of New York and Kansas.

Mr. Paul has served as a clinician for state, national, and international conferences on music and child development—most recently in Norway and Finland. He has been Chair of Early Childhood Music for the Colorado Music Educators Association and Co-Chair of the International Society of Music Education’s Commission on Music in Special Education and Music Therapy. He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music education.

Meet Audrey

Audrey Albright has been working for B2R Kids since April 08. While her degree from VA Tech is in art, she has an extensive musical background. She began piano lessons at age 6, voice lessons at age 10, and has been involved in many music and musical theater productions from a young age up through college. She is currently involved in two active rock bands and teaches all ages, from 15 months to adult. Some of her instruments of instruction include: hand drums, bells, rhythm sticks, keys, guitar and vocals.

Audrey is an enthusiastic teacher who enjoys demonstrating a variety of methods to encompass a broad understanding of all facets of music. If a student has trouble understanding rhythm, pitch, or dynamics, she finds several ways to explain and exemplify these techniques. She believes that each student has a different learning style and these should all be explored. Along with her love for a variety of teaching techniques, Audrey is a firm believer in a well rounded knowledge of music genres as well. Some of her favorite bands/artists include:
The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Buena Vista Social Club, Aerosmith, Muse, the Decemberists, Queen, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and many more.

Meet Meredith

Meredith Eaton-Bartlett has been making music since a young age and it's become an integral part of her life. Early on, she participated in an award-winning A Cappella group called "10 Again" and had the opportunity to perform at Walt Disney World and Epcot. Meredith received a B.A. in Music and English from the University of Tampa. She studied voice under Dr. Yvonne Dechance for 4 years, and placed in the NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) district adjudications in Music Theater and participated at the Regional level.

During her time at UT, she sang in the Woman's Glee Club, performed in the "Gala Project," (a show consisting of operatic scenes and arias), and created and performed an hour-long solo recital called "The Melody Within," where she sang classical, operatic, and musical theater selections. At her commencement from UT, she had the opportunity to sing in a trio for 10,000+ people, which was exciting!

Meredith has extensive experience working with children as an Early Childhood Education Intern at Guilford College United Methodist Church and the Kid's Camp Intern at the Eastern Music Festival. She has a great passion for teaching and music, and loves to help children in their personal growth of confidence, skill, and overall love and appreciation of music.

Meet Nyla

Nyla Louh has been performing and creating music her whole life. After studying piano and voice through her school-aged years, she completed her Bachelor degree in Vocal Performance and Music Industry from James Madison University and then received her Master's in Vocal Performance from George Mason University. She has performed in many operatic productions including her favorite role as Adele in Die Fledermaus. In addition to teaching with the fabulous B2R Kids team, Nyla is dedicated to supporting arts education as the Assistant Director of Development in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University. Nyla also enjoys directing her church choir, playing guitar, song writing, and sharing her love of music with her young daughter.

Meet Gina

Gina Racite is a piano and voice teacher. She has extensive training as a classical pianist and vocalist and has performed in Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Walt Disney World. Gina's favorite artists include The Beatles, Billy Joel, Steel Pulse, and Beethoven.

Meet August

Richard August Shaner is a senior at the University of Maryland, pursuing a degree in Music Education. He has studied voice under the direction of Martha Randal for 3 years. August started performing in the fourth grade with the Frederick Children’s Choir and continues to perform with the University of Maryland Chorale. August loves to sing and teach others the power of music. He feels that music is something that connects to everyone in their own way. He hopes to inspire his students and give them the tools to create their own great musical experiences.

Meet Holly

Holly Vesilind holds a Bachelor of Music degree from GMU and a M.A., Ed. from Pepperdine University. Holly is a professional flutist and vocalist. She plays with the AgAu Flute Quartet and The Pan American Symphony Orchestra. Holly also directed and taught a comprehensive music program for students K-12 at View Park Preparatory Accelerated Charter Schools in Los Angeles, CA. Courses taught included instrumental study, choir, and general music. Holly has been teaching since 1995 both in private lesson courses and public education. She has a passion for teaching and believes that music education should be fun for students of all ages!

Meet David

David Wolff teaches voice, beginning piano and early childhood music. He was raised in the DC area and has taught music locally, with a hiatus for college, for the past 8 years. He holds a B.A. in Music from Amherst College, where he studied composition and vocal performance. David is a tenor and has performed extensively on stage and in concert, in operas, musicals, and choirs. Past roles include The Governor in "Candide", Morales in "Carmen", Dr. Falke in "Die Fledermaus", Anthony in "Sweeney Todd", Joe Hardy in "Damn Yankees", and Billy Bigelow in "Carousel". He plays the piano, guitar, clarinet, and melodica, and has composed and performed large-scale classical works, as well as electronic and pop music. David enjoys teaching immensely, especially young children.