Who we are

About us

Discover the story of MuzKa and meet our team.

About MuzKa

Sara in the MuzKa music therapy room

MuzKa was founded to create a professional setting where music can genuinely support development, communication, emotional regulation and relationships.

Our centre has carefully selected instruments and specialist therapeutic equipment. Every sound, instrument and form of musical interaction has a purpose in the therapeutic process.

We follow a humanistic approach: we respect each person's dignity, individuality and right to make choices, and we adapt the process to their needs and strengths.

Partners

We work with

Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (NOSPR)Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in KatowiceSpectrum Liberi FoundationMunicipal Hospital in Ruda ŚląskaHealthcare Centre in ŚwiętochłowiceDziecięcy Ogród MożliwościNasza Dobra Szkoła

Team

Our team

Sara Knapik-Szweda

Sara Knapik-Szweda

Founder of MuzKa

PhD in social sciences, certified music therapist MT-C, certified supervisor, assistant professor at the University of Silesia and tutor

Sara Knapik-Szweda has been a certified music therapist since 2013. She is an educator and assistant professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Silesia in Katowice. She is Vice-President of the Polish Association of Music Therapists and a member of the international Music Therapy with Families Hub.

She works with premature babies and newborns in two Polish hospitals, autistic children and their families, and adults experiencing mental health crises. She is currently completing an accredited psychotherapy programme in Katowice.

She wrote the first Polish book on the role of music therapy techniques in supporting the development of autistic children. Together with Dr Alexandra Ullsten of Örebro University, she conducts research into pain relief for newborns during painful medical procedures. Since 2026 she has been a member of PEARL, the international Pain in Early Life research group.

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Marta Mentz MT-C

Marta Mentz MT-C

Music therapist and psychologist

Certified music therapist and psychologist; graduate of the University of Silesia and the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music

Marta works individually and in groups with people of different ages and therapeutic needs. Her practice includes early development support, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychosocial functioning and the development of personal and creative resources.

She has observed music therapy practice in the United States and the United Kingdom and continues to develop her work through academic conferences and training. She also teaches at university level.

Eliza Debrzak

Eliza Debrzak

Music therapist

Graduate of the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice in artistic education and music therapy

Eliza provides individual and group music therapy for children and young people with developmental or multiple disabilities, as well as adults with intellectual disabilities. She uses an eclectic approach.

She continually expands her skills through conferences, seminars and training. Alongside therapeutic practice, she leads music activities that support the harmonious development of children and young people.

Weronika Grzyb

Weronika Grzyb

Music therapist and occupational therapist

Qualified music therapist and family studies graduate, currently continuing master's-level music therapy education

Weronika works as an occupational therapist and music therapist at a respite care centre. She provides individual and group music therapy for children, young people, adults and older people.

Her humanistic practice uses music to support emotional, cognitive, social and motor development. She builds relationships based on trust and acceptance and continues to develop her skills through research conferences, seminars and specialist training.

Grażyna Leja-Franczyk

Grażyna Leja-Franczyk

Music therapist, educator and violinist

Graduate in music therapy, rehabilitation education and music education

Grażyna has worked with children and young people in schools and children's homes and has led individual and group music therapy sessions in care homes and hospitals.

She currently works with autistic people of different ages and with children and adults with disabilities at MuzKa. Her professional interests include Nordoff-Robbins music therapy and neurologic music therapy, and her work is regularly supervised.