OWNER, VOICE TEACHER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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𝗕.𝗠. in Voice Performance, Ithaca College
𝗠.𝗠. in Voice Performance, San Francisco Conservatory of Music M.A.T. in Music Education, University of the Arts

About Nick Harmantzis
Nick Harmantzis is an innovative and dynamic choir director, voice teacher, and vocal coach in the Philadelphia Area.  His focus is placed on not just creating great singers, but smart singers who understand healthy vocal production, who are musically literate, and who can effectively express the intention of a piece through the voice. Nick's private students regularly are cast in school, community, and regional theater productions and have auditioned and received callbacks for national casting calls.  Nick holds an M.A.T in Music Education from the University of the Arts where he attended on a full presidential fellowship as well as an M.M. in Voice Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a B.M. in Voice Performance from Ithaca College.  He is a Pennsylvania Certified Educator and teaches High School and Middle School Vocal Classes at the Center for Performing and Fine Arts in West Chester, PA. 

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VOICE TEACHER

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𝗕.𝗠. in Professional Music, Berklee College of Music
𝗠.𝗠. in Classical Voice, University of California, Santa Barbara D.M.A. in Classical Voice, University of California, Santa Barbara

About Dr. Victoria Hart
Victoria Hart, DMA, is delighted to be joining the voice faculty at Community Through Song and Stage. Vicky brings her many years of experience teaching voice to students of all ages and backgrounds in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. She has been a member of the Voice Faculty of the Colburn School in Los Angeles, the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Hollywood, Cerritos College, Westmont College, and the Artistic Repertory Theater School in Orlando, Florida.

Dr. Hart earned both her DMA and MM in Classical Vocal Performance from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a BM in Professional Music from the Berklee College of Music. As a performer, she has appeared nationwide as a soloist in opera, oratorio, recital, and musical theater.

Vicky is passionate about helping students discover their unique and authentic voices as singers, artists, and individuals. She shows her students how to develop a healthy and reliable technique that optimizes the voice in every genre. Just as importantly, she guides students to connect deeply with the music, encouraging them to find meaning and expression in everything they perform.

ACTING COACH, YOUTH THEATRE DIRECTOR

Education
B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, Long Island University Post

About Nick Harmantzis
Emi is a theatre educator, director, choreographer, and creative jack-of-all-trades who believes in the magic of storytelling and student growth. A 2020 graduate of LIU Post with a BFA in Musical Theatre, Emi has been directing and choreographing since 2019 and hasn’t stopped moving since. As a resident teaching artist with Community Through Song and Stage, Emi does it all—guiding students onstage while also building sets, designing lights, and sewing costumes behind the scenes. She still performs when she can, staying connected to the artist’s experience and bringing that empathy into the rehearsal space. Outside the arts, Emi teaches CPR, Medication Administration, and de-escalation in healthcare—because even offstage, helping people feel safe and seen is at the heart of what they do. She believes theatre builds more than shows—it builds community, confidence, and creative humans ready to take on the world.

PIANO TEACHER

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𝗕.𝗠. in Music Therapy, West Chester University

About Sean Townsend
Kevin Guttilla is a passionate and supportive piano teacher, certified Music Together instructor, and board-eligible music therapist based in the Philadelphia area. His teaching philosophy centers on creating a welcoming and encouraging environment where both children and adults can explore and enjoy making music—without the pressure of perfection.

With experience in both one-on-one and group settings, Kevin has taught in private studios, schools, homes, and healthcare facilities. He brings a compassionate and adaptable approach to his teaching, with extensive experience working with children with developmental disabilities and adults living with dementia.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from West Chester University and is committed to helping each student find joy, confidence, and creativity at the piano. He currently resides in Malvern, PA—just a short drive from our studio.

PIANO TEACHER

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𝗕.𝗠. in Piano Performance, West Chester University
𝗠.𝗠. in Piano Pedagogy, West Chester University

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵
Jordan Lynch is a skilled performer and passionate piano teacher in the West Chester area. He obtained his Bachelor's in Piano Performance as well as his Master's in Piano Pedagogy from West Chester University. His goal as an educator is to guide students of all ages and levels towards developing a meaningful connection with music. In his teaching, he aims to focus on efficient control of the instrument, fundamentals of sound organization, and general music literacy.

GUITAR TEACHER

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𝗕.𝗠. in Jazz Composition & Arranging – Berklee College of Music
𝗠.𝗠. in Media Writing & Production – Frost School of Music, University of Miami

About Sean Townsend
Mr. Sean Townsend’s musical journey began at age 16, when he stumbled upon his grandmother’s old guitar and a beginner’s instruction book in the attic. That spark quickly grew into a passion, and by 19 he was studying with world-renowned guitarist John Dougherty, who encouraged him to pursue music at the collegiate level.

He went on to earn a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. Following his studies, Mr. Townsend launched Town Sounds Music and Audio Productions, a company specializing in commercial music creation. His work spanned film scores, video game soundtracks, jingles, and songwriting, with an impressive client list including Microsoft, McDonald’s, IBM, Tonka, and Electronic Arts.

With over 30 years of teaching experience in both Florida and the Philadelphia region, Mr. Townsend has inspired generations of students. Recently retired from the Center for Performing and Fine Arts, his influence lives on through his former students—many of whom are now performing with top recording artists, playing in Broadway pits, recording in professional studios, and teaching the next generation of musicians.