Teachers
Paul Napiórkowski
Known under the pseudonym "Quesse", he is the founder of the International Music Academy, musician and music producer. A lover of organic synthesizer sounds, specializing in creating electronic music, sound production and recording, and sound design. In 2023, the artist released his own single titled "Clouds", announcing the EP "Quantum Infinitum", which was released in 2024 on behalf of the Trippy Code label.
The producer performed, among others, during the 60th KFPP in Opole at the "Debiuty" concert. On a daily basis, he works in music genres such as Indie Dance, Melodic Techno and Melodic House. He constantly gives concerts during events such as Błysk nad Wiłą or LekkoTechno. He is also a music production trainer at the International Music Academy and co-founder of the Warsaw Music Academy. During classes, he uses innovative techniques taken from the Western market. Thanks to his internship at the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles, he learned how the American educational market functions.
Peter Poterała
He has been involved with music since his early years. He is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. He plays many instruments, such as piano, guitar, ukulele and accordion. He graduated from the 2nd degree Music School in Radom in the accordion class. He is a graduate of the prestigious Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, United Kingdom, majoring in Creative Industries Futures, where he had the honor of educating himself under the supervision of the best musicians in the industry, such as Shea Stedford (MNEK), Brian Henry (The Jackson 5) and Tim Hawes (Spice Girls).
He is a laureate of many international music competitions in Austria, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Croatia. He has given concerts in the United States, Cuba, and Spain. He was invited to Australia twice for concerts as part of the PolArt Festival.
In 2023, he organised the International Music Workshops dedicated to musically talented youth from Ukraine and Poland. He gained teaching and pedagogical experience in Great Britain during several years of work as a music teacher at Guildford Music School. He collaborates with many musicians and producers in Poland and abroad.
Natasha Ptak
She is an actress, a graduate of the Warsaw Film School, as well as a singer and flutist. She completed the Fryderyk Chopin School of Music in the flute department. She also plays the piano and has been singing her whole life.
For the past nine years, she has been exploring the mix singing technique, in which she feels most comfortable and which she teaches to others. She has completed many vocal courses, jazz workshops, and vocal-acting workshops. She is a laureate of many vocal competitions. She has sung in a vocal trio in collaboration with a jazz big band, in duets, and as a background vocalist.
Her great passion is acting and art in the broadest sense of the word. She loves working with people, drawing joy from mutual inspiration and creating beautiful things. She values the approach to learning as a continuous process of discovering and improving skills, which brings her great joy and satisfaction.
Martin Pendowski
Martin Pendowski is a bassist, composer, and music producer. He is the bassist for Fisz Emade Tworzywo, Albo Inaczej, Kuba Sankiewicz, Natasza Urbańska, Artosis, The Positive, as well as Pendofsky and others. As a session musician, he has recorded around 60 albums with various artists. He has received 4 gold and 3 platinum records for albums with Fisz: Drony, Mamut, Radar, and Ballady i Protesty. He also produced music for the first Polish production for Discovery Channel, the film Solidarity. The Beginning of the Revolution.
In 2015, he was awarded Mateusz Trójki for Jazz Debut of the Year for the album Pendofsky. In 2020, his second album Gumolit was released, featuring guest appearances by Tomek Organek and Rey Ceballo from Buena Vista Social Club. The album was nominated for the Fryderyki Awards in 5 categories. Currently, the artist is working on his third solo album titled #kuratorium.
Pendofsky is a one-man band: he composes, arranges, produces music and videos, and owns his own studio and record label, Judasz Records.
Hannah Ptak
A vocalist, composer, actress, pianist, and educator with four years of experience teaching singing and piano. She graduated from the Oskar Kolberg Music School Complex in Radom in the piano class and from the Warsaw Film School in the acting program. For the past nine years, she has been honing her vocal skills, specializing in the mix singing technique, and her musical passion has led to the release of the single "Czarna ważka" ("Black Dragonfly").
Hanna is a laureate of the Bogusław Klimczuk competition and has numerous performances with big bands and an orchestra to her credit. In love with music, she values growth and inspiration, focusing on the creative process. Her goal as an educator is to inspire her students with a love for music and show them how much fun it can be, making each lesson unique.
Stefano Antypas
Stefano Antypas was born in Chicago, USA, where he began his musical journey at the age of 5, quickly showcasing extraordinary talent as a vocalist. During his early years, he became the lead vocalist for the house band "Lab Rats" at the School of Rock in Chicago, performing at various festivals, venues, and private fundraisers to promote the school.
At the age of 12, Stefano moved to Athens, where he continued his musical path at Rock School Athens. There, he expanded his skills by studying guitar and piano, while also developing an interest in rap and freestyle. Stefano's dedication to music led him to pursue higher education at the prestigious Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, UK, with a focus on vocals and songwriting within the creative music industry. He further distinguished himself by earning a Certificate of Merit in the London College of Music Grade 8 Exams for Popular Music Vocals.
In 2023, Stefano released his debut single, "Fountain of Youth". The track showcases his diverse musical influences, blending classical vocals, rock riffs, and modern rap, and marks the beginning of his solo career.
