About Us

Creative Learning House was first the name of our family's homeschool and then became a Reggio Emilia inspired morning school in Matthews, NC. Students took part in daily music, art, and play-based learning in a peaceful, loving, home-like environment. Due to Ms. Kathleen's relocation to St. Petersburg, Florida, the school is closed and she is now bringing her art, music, and ukulele programs to schools, homeschool groups, and other centers who would like to host them in St. Petersburg and the surrounding areas. There are classes and workshops for all ages including adults.

Meet The Teachers

Kathleen Seersha

(Ms. Kathleen)

Kathleen is the founder of The Music Makers, Inc. and Creative Learning House. She started playing guitar and singing when she was a teenager. As a young adult, she received vocal training, traveled with a band, served on the foreign mission field, and spent 10 years as a worship leader in the States.

Kathleen has been teaching music and art in schools, studios, camps and other centers for the past 30 years.

She also learned about alternative teaching methods while working in preschool classrooms and as a homeschool parent.

In 2017 she was trained by Lynn Kleiner, founder of Music Rhapsody, and is currently a Licensed Music Rhapsody teacher.

Writing and teaching music and art are Kathleen's passions. Her most recent accomplishments include cowriting and implementing a complete ukulele program, opening an arts-enriched morning school called Creative Learning House, and making original art with up-cycled materials.

Kathleen now lives and works in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Justin Bellavia

(Mr. Justin)

Justin is the son of founder/owner Kathleen Seersha. He began to show interest and talent in music at a young age. As a homeschooled student, he was able to develop these gifts and talents on the guitar, banjo and ukulele.

He began working at Creative Kids camps as an assistant when he was in middle school and developed a love for children.

Justin gained additional experience working with children and sharing music with them at the YMCA, where he has been employed since 2015 and was promoted to lead teacher.

Justin has been trained by Lynn Kleiner, founder of Music Rhapsody, and is currently a Licensed Music Rhapsody teacher. He also had a huge part in writing a full ukulele program and in making Creative Learning House the magical place that it was.

He has taken over ownership of The Music Makers and is currently teaching full time, sharing his love of music in schools and other centers and serving as a worship leader in Matthews and Charlotte, NC.

Our Programs